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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
26 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,417 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 to 20 mph and depressing the brakes, the pedal went straight to the floor board. Clicking and grinding noises could be heard. The contact coasted through the intersection before the brakes activated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. After inspection, they advised her that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,800. The current mileage was approximately 2,000......updated 05/09/13 the consumer stated the brakes failed a second time coming to a stop at 20 mph. Clicking and loud blunking noise could be heard. Driver pumped the brakes and was able to activate half way through the intersection. The failure could not be duplicated by dealer nor manufacturer. Vehicle was not repaired. Updated 06/04/2013
There is an extremely loud grinding noise that keeps coming from my brakes. I was pulling up to a mailbox and I was on my cellphone and someone asked me what that noise was as it was so loud they could hear it! I brought it to the dealership and they said there was a little bit of rust on the rotor!! I just had the 7500 mile check up and got all green checks but 10 days later the grinding is even louder than before. I dread even putting on my brakes and I am not confident if people jump out in front of me that they will respond properly. I purchased this car brand new and went on to carcomplaints.com and there are a lot of people saying the same things with as low as 20 miles on the car. Something is definitely wrong here. This is my fifth brand new car in the last ten years so I know this is not something that should be going on.
Had been hearing a grinding noise when braking especially when it would rain out and on the advice made an appt to take it to the dealer. On the way to the dealer the brakes gave out and my car hit into my husbands car that was driving in front of me to the dealer so he could drive me home. At first they said there was nothing wrong withthe brakes I insisted they keep it overnight and theysaid they would drive it when the car was cold. Thankfully it rained hard that night and even though they waited til the afternoon to drive it they were still able to hear the grinding although not nearly as loud as it would have been if they drove it in the morning. They said the rotors were building up corrosion so they would replace the brake pads. After researching this it seems to be a pretty common problem I intend to insist tomorrow they change the rotors too but the fact still remains that there is now extensive damage to the front end of my car. This is a new car and this should not be happening just 2 days prior my husband lost the brakes for a few seconds this is a potentially very hazardous situation.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he heard an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side brakes. The contact also stated that there was a thumping noise that was heard from the vehicle once the brakes were depressed for an abrupt stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there were no failures and did not provide any further assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 700.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to pull off the road he moved his right foot from the accelerator to the brake and his shoe became stuck under the brake pedal causing him to crash into a sign. As a result, the front fender and front driver side door became damage. The contact stated that the brake pedal was significantly higher than the accelerator posing a safety hazard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The failure and current mileage was 60.
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that he heard a squeaking noise while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and was informed that there was rust on the rotors and the rattle clips needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that he would have to meet with a representative. The failure mileage was 500.... updated 08/15/12 updated 08/16/2012
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- Los Angelos, CA, USA