Electrical System Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 1,005 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (713 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (61 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Hyundai Elantra

The Electrical System problem

I've replaced the headlights 4 times and the daytime running lights 20 times! bought and installed 2 entire headlight assemblies. . . 5 days later right headlight blew out. Ive entered many complaints about this 1 vehicle and conveniently for Hyundai no recalls!!!! continuous oil level issue   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Headlight bulb continues to burn out and bulb wiring melted for some reason.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

For the past several months I have had a reoccurring issue with my 2012 Hyundai Elantra. About 1-3 times a week, my car will not start. All lights, radio, etc. Work fine when key is turned to on/start position but car will not start. It makes one click sound and then nothing.   Read details...

The Starter problem

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without approximately 15-20 attempts. The vehicle had since failed to start completely. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

In January of 2019,my car began shutting off while I was driving. The battery light would appear on the dashboard before the car would completely shut off. I tried to have it fix but nothing worked. I�m September 2019, as I was driving 60mph on the highway, I suddenly heard a loud noise   Read details...




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