Equipment Related Problems of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra

Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the owners/service manual (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Hyundai Elantra


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra

The Equipment problem

This vehicle lacks an engine immobilizer, a defect that has made 2011-2022 Hyundai and kia vehicles unusually susceptible to theft via a method widely publicized on social media as the "kia challenge.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

These new cars do not have a manual release for the trunk anymore - making them extremely dangerous. The only way to open the trunk is by releasing the level on the very front driver's side or you must have the keys in your hand.   Read details...

The Anti-theft Devices problem

After anti-theft software upgrage my car will lock me out. I cannot unlock the car door with the key fob or by using the key. This has happened three times. I don't kkow if it will lock me in the car when this happens, since that has never happened. Had to call aaa to get back into car.   Read details...



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