Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2013 Elantra.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2019

2015-key won't release from ignition, replaced under warranty. 2017-same issue, cant reproduce issue, not replaced by dealer. 2018-car won't start, battery replaced. 2019-car won't start. Dash lights come on, car clicking but won't start. Jumpstarted car. While driving after jumpstart the radio intermittently went off. Took in for repair and alternator and battery was replaced. Next day while driving, charging system light flashes on and off twice. 6 days later-car won't start after driving it 3 miles, clicking again and the engine, oil, and charging system light on. Had to walk home in the dark in a high crime city.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2019

Takata recalls. My radio bluetooth doesn't work nor does the usb. I'm constantly having to change rear lightbulbs. When my car reaches a certain speed it starts to shake. My tire sensor put a hole in my tire. My seat belts will not connect. I'm just had to change the alternator. And the engine makes a ticking sound.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2017

At 11:15am I was driving south bound on I-294 mile marker 29 going about 60 mph in the fast lane on the left. When all of a sudden my engine light, battery light, and all the lights on the dash board lit up, at the exact same time my car began to spin. I began to spin 360 degrees, into 2 of the right lanes as I turned the steering wheel I began to spin 3 lanes back to the left. By the time I stopped spinning I had spun into the emergency lane facing south. Fortunately the speeding cars were able to Dodge hitting me and I ended up in the emergency lane without hitting the median strip or any cars or truck. My car appeared to be in perfect condition except my dash board lights were lite but I had noticed that the heat went off simultaneously with the lights on the dash board turning on. I had never had anything like this happen before. I called 911 and a state trooper came along with I-dot who advised me to call for a tow and they pulled off leaving me in a dangerous spot with no hazard lights in the light drizzle. It began to rain and eventually snow. After2 hours I called to inform them that I was still on the side of the road and that cars wouldn't be able to see me due to the sleet and the slight fog it was creating. I also let them know that the tow company didn't want to tow me from the left side of the highway. I-dot came, tried to jump my car, and then left me to wait for the tow truck. After a total 4� hours the tow truck finally arrived and towed me to pep boys. Once at pep boys they stated that my battery was dead but my alternator was working properly. They replaced the battery and I drove home 6 miles without incident. My Hyundai gave me no warning and turned off while driving on the highway for no apparent reason. I blessed to have escaped death and a massive truck and car pile-up on I-294 right outside of chicago.




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