Equipment Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 896 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (805 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Hyundai Elantra

The Equipment problem

The trunk latch was recalled. I supposedly got it fixed in July 2024. It was functioning at the time it was supposedly fixed. It does say it’s a safety issue. Now it is not working, exactly the symptoms of the recall, not open from the inside. There isn’t a key hole to open it.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

2013 Hyundai Elantra no control of the car when you hit bumps or cracks in the road very hard to keep in the lane your driving in this is at all speeds on any city road or highway ten times worse on snow and wind.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Troubles with the power/battery. Troubles started around 80k miles. At first the battery was a suspicion. A new battery was bought and then we were told a specific battery was needed which we obtained and put into the car. I am unsure if the battery is the issue (at this point I don't think it is).   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Aair conditioner fan motor blades and shroud covering the fan severely melted.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Noticed a oil based leak under vehicle ,have it inspected the leak is coming out of a defective air conditioner compressor ,emitting toxics freon and ac oil to the air and ground. This should be a recall for safety and pollution   Read details...




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