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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,153 miles

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #11

May 182023

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Failure to provide campaign service Took car in for rust corrosion campaign and inspection on may 18th. I was told there was corrosion and they would send info to Hyundai for approval. Car was not inspected, and was denied loaner vehicle after being told on phone one would be provided. Forcing me to drive an uninspected corroded vehicle for well over a month. Multiple calls to the dealer have not been returned

- Geneva, NY, USA

problem #10

Jun 012020

Elantra

  • 98,000 miles
After it rains, ( in motion or standing still ) water comes through the light above sun visor, soaks the driver's side floor front and back, and goes into dash this is causing corrosion to all electrical components in the dash could cause failure to devices and a fire hazard. The touchscreen went black, so I pulled the fuse only to notice the fuses had corrosion. My feet get soaked making the pedals slippery. I did research online only to realize I am not the only one with this problem. The water on the floor has soaked through the carpet and pad to about 1/2" of water at the highest point. This could cause mold and mildew to be circulated through the car. The car has gotten condensation on the windshield after it rains and the sun comes out. The moisture inside the vehicle is starting to cause damage to all electronics.

- Mcdonald, PA, USA

problem #9

Aug 012018

Elantra

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated whenever it rains, water entered into rear side of cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated she was unable to determine where the leak was coming from. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer Hyundai of auburn located at 823 opelika rd, auburn, al 36830, (334) 321-0777, where the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the front windshield to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Dadeville, AL, USA

problem #8

Aug 262019

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 130 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving in a 35 mph zone when I drove over a small pothole. The car made a long bang noise, car began to sway side to side uncontrollably. I learned that my coil springs were severely damaged and had bended my rims of the wheels inwards, and thus my rear wheels became deflated. Had to change the coil springs and rims, but I noticed that 3-4 months later, the coil springs and shocks are deteriorating once again and continue to have the loud bang noises and car drops heavily after going over speed bumps. Also, car is hard to keep steady in areas where there is wind even in the mildest forms, which is scary when there is high winds during my commute in the fall and winter. Car will be swaying side to side even when driving way below the speed limit (say 30 in a 50 mph zone, or 40 on freeway).

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 192019

Elantra

  • 132,450 miles
Stability control malfunction, I lose control and the brake applied unexpectedly and the crash my car I am ok but I have damage in my car. I went to dealer for this recall and they did not fixed now I dont know if they are going to pay for

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #6

Mar 022019

Elantra

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. A few minutes after the vehicle was parked in the driveway after a trip, the sound of a horn was heard from the vehicle. Someone looked outside and saw the front end of the vehicle on fire. The fire was extinguished by a family member. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Neither a fire nor a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and declared totaled by the insurance company. The contact sent an email to vandergriff Hyundai (817-912-5122, located at 1120 w interstate 20, arlington, tx 76017), but there was no response. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V310000 (structure). The failure mileage was 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #5

Dec 192018

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The sunroof door is not working good

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

problem #4

Nov 082017

Elantra

  • 84,500 miles
I pulled into a parking spot, the car accelerated by itself jumping the curb running about 15 feet and hitting a rock before I could stop it.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #3

Sep 112015

Elantra

  • 55,300 miles
Highly frustrating and potentially life threatening situation Hyundai has put me in. On September 11th my vehicle caught on fire in the rear by the exhaust pipe. Prior to this my vehicle had been at rick case Hyundai 3 times with me complaining the transmission was not working properly the 1st time I was told there are no codes so we have to wait till it breaks, the 2nd time I was told no codes sorry, and the third time they actually replaced a broken part that controls the shift times in the transmission. Could show them my problem. I asked Hyundai corporate to do an investigation into the transmission and the fire and help me resolve this issue. They went through their 6 week process and then denied my claim saying it wasn't found to be a malfunction of any parts that caused the fire. I have video of where the fire started, the transmission not working, and countless pictures that show the fire obviously started at the tailpipe due to an increase in temperature because of the transmission failure. When I ask Hyundai for the information that lead to their conclusion they say it's confidential and proprietary and will not let me see it. When I tell them the transmission is still not working and everytime I drive it there is a burning smell and I'm scared for my safety and life driving this car they just say Hyundai decision is final and they won't honor my warranty on the car. They claim it's perfectly safe to drive and operating as intended and designed. I feel they are covering somethings up or never actually investigated this incident which is why they won't release information. During the fire malfunctions in the head shield and taillight wiring were discovered making for 4 possible life threatening defects my car was parked at work in my parking space when the smoke and fire started.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #2

Jan 152015

Elantra

  • 49,000 miles
Sunroof shattered traveling down the interstate at 70 mph in very light traffic, heard a loud noise on top of car. Soon realized by the wind noise that the sunroof had broken. Pulled off at next exit, observed shattered sunroof glass. Concerned this is a defect - as there was no traffic around to throw anything into the roof of the car, and it did not happen after passing under an overpass. There was no explanation for the damage.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #1

Dec 092011

Elantra

  • 300 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 5 mph, the hood flew open inadvertently. The failure recurred when the contact was driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians advised the contact that the hood was misaligned. The hood was aligned but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 300.

- Cave Creek, AZ, USA

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