general problems of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra - part 2

My issue is with automaker Hyundai and a known manufacturing defect in the engines of some 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra cars. I own one of these cars. It is for my daughter, 17, who paid the majority of the $7000 with her own money to buy the car. She has put around 6-7 thousand miles on it since she bought it and despite having the car looked at by a mechanic prior to purchase, the engine has developed a ticking/knocking notice. After taking it to a local dealer in milwaukee, amamto Hyundai, they have said the issue is a bad rod bearing and the engine will have to be replaced. The cost is in excess of $4000 - more than half if what she paid for the car. I have done some extensive research on the web over the last 10-14 days and have found this problem is a common issue with these engines, but a recall has not been issued by Hyundai for the Elantra. It is interesting to note that they have recently issued recalls for other models for very similar defects in the engine, done in the manufacturing process, that cause the engine to fail and or catch fire in the Hyundai sonata and the kia soul. I have gone to Hyundai warranty direct and have filed a complaint, but I was denied as we are the second owner and beyond the 60,000-mile warranty. Hyundai does offer a 100,000 mile on some cars and in some cases have replaced the engine. But, in the research that I have, Hyundai tries to �Dodge and deny� at all cost. I have even found a link to a pending class-action suit for my very issue. I have proof and documentation to show you that backs up what I have found. I also have a service bulletin issued by Hyundai in March of 2014 (#14-20-002) that clearly states the manufacturing defect causes the engine to knock and the repair is to replace the engine.

After 110,000 miles, engine started hesitating, not running smooth, anymore. Brought to valley stream, NY dealer on 1/8 and they claimed no trouble found, sent me away and 2 mos. Later, the engine died. They "confiscated" my vehicle for safety concerns, but never said what, specifically.

My vehicle has less than 100k miles on it. I have been driving it without any issues and getting routine checkups and oil changes. I was driving my vehicle down the road (almost on the highway) and during my drive my engine blew out and the car immediately stopped. Due to being a second owner of the vehicle, I am not covered under the factory warranty under 100k miles. After much research, it seem that both Hyundai and kia have engine issues; however, only certain makes/models are covered when Elantras also have the same issues.

Takata recall: my car will rev the engine really high over and over again on its own rather than idle while in park. Also while in drive and the break pressed, the engine will rev on its own likes its trying to move forward without me pressing the gas pedal. This is dangerous. This has happened on multiple occassions not just what is noted below.

While driving at 35 mph on left lane, engine suddenly died and car skidded a little because brake was deployed automatically or the wheel locked. It made 2 braking/skidding sound. Then suddenly I was able to steer again and position the car to the right for safety. Engine wont turn on. Burning smell and some smoke maybe from locked brake? car towed to nearest Hyundai shop.

While sitting at light the car begins to jerk like it wants to cut off. Yes this happens at stop signs in the country and city streets in town.

Driving down road engine died towed to dealer told needed new engine had one at 44,000 done under warranty. This engine lasted to 76,000 now needs another engine. Engine is so backordered dealership telling me 6 months. So many Elantra engines blowing up should be a recall !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

After pulling into my parking space, I went to put the car in park and it lunged forward several feet onto the pavement and up 2 steps in front of my house. . . The vehicle was stationary, at the curb.

Engine light came on. Took to auto zone & vide 0713 & p0711. I also took my vehicle to aamco which verify the sensor in the vehicle needs to be replaced however they have to take the transmission apart to fix. I only have 31,000 on my vehicle. Has there been a recall already or do you expect this should be covered under 1000,000 even though I am 2nd owner. They did give me a card for roadside assistance.

Takata recall car doesn't want to start and struggles to do so. Have replaced battery and key fob batteries. This has to be a starter issue, possibly an electrical short. Says "key out" while I'm driving it half the time. I am afraid it will cut off while I'm driving it! I have only had the car for 2 years! been doing this for about 2 months.

At 56,000 miles or there abouts my engine started to tick, has had regular maintenance and oil changes since purchased as a used vehicle in 2014 with 17,000 miles. The mechanics state this a common problem with the Elantra. I am covered under my 100,000 mile warranty, yet Hyundai refuses to fix the engine blaming it on poor maintenance. I brought this vehicle putting my trust in the company and now may end up paying for a car I cannot use or may kill me. Someone needs to do something.

Changed oil and bright gold looking metal flakes are in the oil. Mechanics say they are parts of the main bearings. Engine is going to blow up. 62,303miles.

Periodically (including today) my Elantra will not start. All electronics turn on and the battery, engine, oil indicators appear on the dash. As many others have mentioned I wait 5-10 minutes and try my car again it will work just fine. Had a few diagnostics where the dealer suspected battery or oil change but I've had several batteries since oem and keep up to date on synthetic oil. Searched online and found many other complaints regarding range shift being the culprit. Either way I'll be taking it to be inspected before it gets any worse/will not start at all.

While in motion, car jolts as traction control light blinks as well as the engine malfunction light. Engine then shuts off. This has happened multiple times over a 2 month period, at a variety of speeds and on both highway and city streets.

My 2012 Hyundai Elantra began having acceleration problems for the past 6 to 9 months. As I step on the gas at approximately 30 to 40 mph the automobile kicks, bucks and does not accelerate as intended. My Hyundai dealer replaced the fuel pump/assembly ($700) and it seemed to get worse. Failure to accelerate as expected is a danger if you are trying to enter a busy highway or trying to get out of the way of another speeding vehicle. This seems to occur at speeds up to 65 mph when stepping on the gas. This happens on a regular basis but not every day.

Tapping from engine. Have asked dealer to inspect and they said there is no issue for the last four oil changes and inspections. With the recall of other Hyundai, I'm thinking this maybe the same issue.

When attempting to start my vehicle it would not start. All lights came on, but the engine would not turn over. After turning the car off and sitting for 10 minutes it finally started. Two days later my vehicle did the same exact thing. I took my car to the shop and they found nothing wrong with it. While at the car shop another Elantra owner (2011 model year) was there with the same issue. I am unsure exactly what the problem can be but I did look online and many owners for the Hyundai Elantra model years 2011-2013 complained of the same issue.

Brought it in to get my oil changed and they told me I need a new engine as it is the same problem that the recalled Hyundai sonata engines have.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, he heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an oil change was needed. The oil change was performed; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance since the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while in park, the engine compartment caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Car won't start. At first, we thought it's the battery so we got our battery jump starter. But it wasn't the case. Lights and electrical works but the car starter won't turn over. Towed it to the dealer. The following day, went to dealer to check it and the car started without any problem. Dealer's mechanics still hasn't seen it yet that day. There might be some loose wiring or inhibitor switch problem.

On November 8th, 2016, saint paul, mn, my car would not start up. No warning signals came on and just made a "clicking" noise". I called Hyundai's roadside assistance when they arrived he told me to try to start it up. The car then came on which was approx. A 45 minute wait. In October 2015- eagan, mn, I was driving on the highway, I felt dizzy, nauseous and had a panic attack. I tried pulling over to the side of the road, the car would not stop despite stepping on breaks, the car kept pulling toward the side of the grass that was surrounded with gravel. I ended up hitting and stopping at a guardrail. The driver side wheel was blown and along the drivers and passenger door was scratched, there was also some front end damage which got repaired. In approx. March 2015- west saint paul, I just got off the highway when my car lost power. I started it up, pressed on the gas and ended up rear ended the driver in front of me. In 2014, maplewood, mn,I was at a restaurant's drive-thru and my car lost all power and steering for about 5-10 minutes. I called Hyundai's roadside's assistance to report the incident. In 2014, eden prairie, mn, I was driving on the highway and my car completely lost power and the steering wheel locked up. I called Hyundai's roadside assistance to report the incidence. About 15 minutes later, the car started up and no longer needed roadside assistance's towing service.

My car was sitting at my apartment. Went to go to the store and the car wouldn't start. The car would not turn over no matter many times I would try and start it. I had to call my dad who told me to hold gas pedal down and start the car. This happened twice. Took it to the dealership, said they couldn't do anything about it because it wasn't happening at that moment. Car starts to jerk while driving. Started off only in the mornings, then while I was driving home from work, it jerked again this time more aggressive. Have talked with Hyundai 3 times about this issue, said they couldn't do anything about it until they see it happening themselves. I am having to press the gas hard to go at least 50 mph. Yesterday 10/19/2015. I stop to get gas. Full my tank up, get in the car and the won't start again! press my foot on the gas, car won't start. Had to call triple a and they say my battery is low. Bought the car in 2013, shouldn't be happening. Something is wrong with this vehicle and all I get is they have to see it happening. I have taken this car to the same Hyundai dealership in south austin. I bought the car from carmax. I have no idea what else to do.

This is a problem that has been going on with other Elantra drivers. There are videos on you tube with this issue. The vehicle doesn't start at times and it should be a recall on this issue. This is a new car and should have issues like that. It seems to be a problem with the starter or the ignition switch.

I turned the key to the start position so I could start the car, but it would not start up. The car was in park. I did some research on the internet, and found some videos on youtube, and people commented they were having the same issue. Some people mentioned that if you turn the key so you can move the shifter from park to neutral, and back to park, the car may start up. I tried exactly this, and as soon as I attempted to move the shifter to neutral, the car started up. It appears to be a problem with the inhibitor switch, which I will try to get that replaced by the dealership if possible. Since many people are experiencing this same problem, there should be a recall for this issue!.

Today I went out to start my car after it sitting out over night (living in north dakota my vehicle has always sat out in the cold over winter and started with no issues) and it would not start. The lights, doors, widows, everything else electrical worked just find, but the engine will not turn on. I tried charging the battery and jumping it with a friends vehicle. Nothing has worked. I have been reading online this is becoming a common issue among Hyundai's. I would hope Hyundai will soon have some answers and fixes for this issue.

2012 hyudai Elantra would not start when in park, even though the battery has a full charge. Shifted to neutral and back to park, and it started on the first try.

Car would not start. After multiple attempts at turning key, it finally started. Lights and horn functioned properly, but I replaced the battery anyway. Car would still not start on first few attempts. Engine would not turn over at all, then after several attempts at turning key, it would start, as if nothing was wrong. Brought it to dealer, they said they cleaned out some parts of the engine and updated the computer. The next day I had the same problem again. Brought it to the dealer, and they said they changed some fuses. Less than a week later, still the same problem. There are multiple incidents of this happening for other owners of this car which I found online when I was looking to diagnose the problem.

When turning on the ignition switch the car interior lights light up. Turning the key to the ignition position, nothing happens. There is no draw on the dash lights or any other lights on the car. It simply has no noticable effect. I have to turn the key off and on numerous times before it starts. Not starting is, of course, a concern. The expenses from taking it to a mechanic has become a real drain on our finances. However, if it begins to turn off while we are driving, serious injuries may occur. {ref: chevy cobalt} please investigate this issue. Getting ahead of this could prevent more tragic occurences.

My 2012 Hyundai Elantra will not start. I tried several times to get it to start and it finally started. All indicator lights will turn on but when I turned the ignition all the way nothing happens. This has happened to me multiple times a year. I had it towed before to the dealership since it's still under warranty but the dealer couldn't find nothing wrong since it started up for them. The issue has only ever occurred when my car is parked.

Yesterday afternoon I got into my car to go to the store, and it wouldnt start. I continued to turn the key to on position, then back off and wouldnt start. Then tried again in then it finally started barely. Again I got into my car to go to work, and it wouldnt start again. I switched the key back off position and on again and still no start. Tried it again 2 more times to start and finally it started up. I had this issue about a year ago about a month after I purchased my vehicle and got it towed to dealership and they found nothing because it started right up for them. Please let me know what to do to get this issue from accuring.

The vehicle in question periodically fails to start. This has been an ongoing issue with this vehicle for several months. At first the vehicle would not start on occasion but has since began having starting issues more frequently. I contacted my dealer and was told of two possible issues regarding a stop lamp switch and a faulty starter. I brought the vehicle in and they were unable to identify a problem. I contacted Hyundai USA and they were unaware of an issue regarding my specific vehicle as there are no recalls for this specific issue but there are recalls regarding this same issue but with other vehicles. I feel that Hyundai is not standing behind their products with their warranty and I do not know on a daily basis if my vehicle is going to start the next time I attempt it.

I've had the following issues with the 2012 Elantra: 1. ) the vehicle would not start. This only happens intermittently so it is hard to predict when it will occur and where you will be stranded. All indicator lights will turn on but when I turned the ignition all the way nothing happens. I brought the car to the dealer since it still under warranty but the dealer had no idea how to fix the issue. They had my car for 3 weeks now and still trying to figure what is wrong with the car. 2. ) there are also instance where the engine starts but the gear gets stuck in park and cannot switch to other gear. I had to turn the engine off and try to restart. 3. ) the battery light indicator briefly lights up at 60 mph.

Engine would not crank. Lights,windows,radio,etc. All worked. Shifted to neutral and car started. Has happened multiple times.

The car will not start once it is turned off. It could start once and go to the store, and then lock up for a few hours. Eventually it will act normal again ad then start all over again.