Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 3 firerelated related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common firerelated problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's firerelated (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Firerelated problems |
The contact owned a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway, the power steering and abs warning lights illuminated. After researching the warning lights online, the contact turned off and exited the vehicle. The contact became aware of smoke coming from underneath the hood. Upon opening the hood, the contact noticed that the under hood was on fire and called the fire department. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The contact was informed that fire had originated under the dashboard nearby the computer. The vehicle was inspected, towed, and then deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for an engine overheating failure two weeks prior to the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the parking lot, the vehicle caught on fire. the contact stated that the vehicle had not been driven in four days. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to the local tow yard. the contact stated that the vehicle was condemned total lost by the insurance company. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. .
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle the contact smelled smoke and the engine caught fire. The check engine light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the road and and pushed the vehicle to a safe place to let it burn the vehicle was not drivable. There was no injuries and no police or fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000.