general problems of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra - part 2

The first incident occurred as I was on an on ramp about to merge on to a highway. The car lost power and acted like it was about to stall - though there was gas (it was about 1/4 full); its an automatic so as far as I could tell it was not in the wrong gear. It revved up but did not gain any speed. Somehow it recovered and I was able to continue without further incident. I am not sure where this falls - but even though we balance and rotate the tires every 5000 miles the car has been pulling to the right. When it is windy or if the road is bumpy you have to grip the steering wheel very tightly to keep it in the lane.

I was in the far left lane of interstate 255 in southern illinois. A tractor trailer was in the process of cutting my off when I honked and he proceed back into his lane. I had braked quickly and with both hands on the wheel when the car lost control and I was swerving within the lane for around 2 minutes before I could regain control of the car. I almost clipped another car as well as the median, but barley missed both. I had both hands on the wheel, I did not stomp on the brakes, and yet I still lost control of the car. It also constantly sways to one side as well as the brakes lose grip if you run over any bump at all. You guys need to recall these cars, they are not safe and I am not paying almost 400 dollars a month for a car that could easily injure me in an accident.

The esc pitched the car sideways @ 65mph on I-84 s of sturbridge MA. The car has no directional stability as it wanders side-to-side requiring constant steering control.

While driving across a bridge, the car's rear will lurch to one side and then back again. It also happens on rough roads. There is one particular bridge that I hate driving over because I know it will happen. I fear that if this happens in slippery conditions, I'll lose control. Reading from others comments, it doesn't appear Hyundai will do anything about it. My 2007 didn't have this issue. I'm also having an issue with the engine making a grinding noise on start up. There are youtube vids that show it too. The brakes make a horrible grinding noise. Also the car is difficult to keep in a straight line, you constantly have to make adjustments. I've had many cars, never these kinds of issues. A real disappointment. Wish I had kept my 2007 Elantra.

Was taking trash to the dump, 1 person's worth, going 5 mph 1/ of mile from my home, car veered to right edge of pavement, and where a bulldozer had drug road edges and broke pavement off, caused me to hit a tree at a very slow speed. I reversed car, backed up 50 ft. And car shut itself off & windshield got extremely hot, and I got out of vehicle, smoke coming from hood area, left my purse, and walked across road to ask for fire extinguisher. Man had just got up, hadn't had coffee ,and invited me in. I went back outside and saw car was burning, so I stayed on his porch, then front yard. I knew trash may have aerosol canisters, and not worth my life to try to go through fire to save my purse. Cops came (9:45-10:15 am , and said I looked funny and arrested me accusing me of being under the influence of medication. I was not on any medicine and definitely not drinking. Car was a total loss after explosion and I have not had another for over 8 months. I am on disability for fibromyalgia, neuralgia, & osteoporosis, and hollow bones. I fall quite often (one leg is shorter than other). Officer himself drew my blood in a public place, and refused to let me see my attorney 3 times. I never got to use a phone in 2 days. But vehicle was problematic from day 1 , battery would not hold a charge, jump a riding lawn mower , and would just cut off while I was going down the road. Steering was also a problem from day one, like tires were never aligned.

I purchased this car at the end of November brand new. About a month ago the warning esc light came on my dashboard and would not turn off. During this time I had minor incidents of the esc turning on for no reason (dry roads). But on this Monday I experienced a major incident with esc turning on while I was traveling at 50 mph down a highway (dry roads). All four wheels started braking and I was dragged across the highway and just missing a telephone poll. I was lucky to get the car under control and stopped with me and the car intact. I then called the Hyundai roadside assistance to have the car towed back to the dealership where I bought it.

There are several issues with this vehicle 1. Steering- the electric steering makes this vehicle hard to maintain a straight line on the freeway. The auto steering or self correcting steering is dangerous and should have an off switch. 2. Traction control- the traction control is dangerous in ice,snow and rain. It has the opposite effect in these conditions, it would safer and would have more control if it is simply turned off. 3. Stalling- the vehicle stalls very easy, but I believe it due to saving gas at idle with lower rpm. (manual transmission) requires more gas when starting from a stop than any vehicle I've have owned. 4. Tps- tire pressure sensor never works always says there is an issue even after replacing sensors. These problems are constant since purchase!.

Is has been 2 years now since I have owned the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. I have brought the vehicle in the dealer approximately 15 times for suspension and steering problems. The vehicle handles poorly on pretty much any road condition. The vehicle will sway and jump over every bump or crack in the road. It is very difficult to keep the vehicle straight in a lane and feel you have to constantly correct the steering wheel. I have to whitenuckle the steering wheel to keep control of the vehicle. The suspension has been clunky since day one and the dealership finds nothing wrong! there are numerous complaints of the same issues. Hyundai needs to step it up and protect the owners of these vehicles before something tragic happens!.