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Mpg Not Close To Epa Estimates
2013 Hyundai Elantra (Page 3 of 3)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Hyundai dealer.
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.
8.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,000
- Average Mileage:
- 10,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 42 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (42 reports)
fuel system problem
Helpful websites
- Hyundai/Kia Reimbursement Program - Comprehensive Reimbursement Program Available to Affected Current and Former Hyundai Owners
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I purchased the "2012 North American Car of the Year" in May. I bought the 2013 Elantra. I quickly realized that the gas mileage was not even CLOSE to what is advertised! I called the dealership and they told me to give it a few tanks and that it should improve...that the car has an "adjustment" period when it is new. I didn't buy it of course, but figured I would wait as suggested. After 1000 miles, the car is still averaging 22.3 miles per gallon, and that includes a three hour highway trip! I have been told recently that there is a current class action lawsuit out of California for the same issue on the 2010 and 21011 Elantras. I plan to pursue this issue as far as necessary.
- Erin J., Pgh, PA, US