CarComplaints.com Notes: We're not used to seeing any major problems with Hyundai, which makes the early signs of trouble with the 2013 Elantra very surprising, in a bad way.
Early trends show problems with the steering wandering / pulling to one side along with premature tire wear. Elantra owners have tried sensor adjustments, wheel alignments, even replacing axles, most with no luck. Hyundai has made vehicle buybacks through arbitration, but that rarely works out well financially for owners in the end.
Also there is a pattern of complaints about the 2013 Elantra brakes grinding at very low mileage. It seems there was a bad batch of OEM pads & rotors, but so far Hyundai is not doing a recall. Instead Hyundai issued a TSB & dealers have been replacing pads & rotors on a per-complaint basis.
The final straw is that for several years in a row, Elantra owners report significantly lower gas mileage than the EPA estimates, & there's a small trend of engine problems.
The paint is chipping and rusted on my front hood. Was told by the dealership that it is just wear and tear that I would have to go to a body shop and pay to have it fixed. I never seen rust on a 2 year old car.
The paint on the front bumper has started to peel. Now it's the size of a silver dollar. I took it Motorworld in Wilkes Barre PA. They sent pictures of the problem to the Hyundai factory. I waited about 4 weeks and received a call from them denying the claim. So much for taking care of the consumer. The paint started peeling at around 18000 miles and is getting worse. The car is always garage kept and taken care of. So much for the integrity of new cars. I am not happy HYUNDAI.
- John B.,
Wilkes Barre, PA, US
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The paint is chipping and rusted on my front hood. Was told by the dealership that it is just wear and tear that I would have to go to a body shop and pay to have it fixed. I never seen rust on a 2 year old car.
- Kristin R., Glenolden, PA, US