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.
Have had several tires replaced always seemed to be the front passenger side that had issues. Was always told that replacing the tires and alignment would work but after 3 sets of tires... finally said it was the ball bearings, hub etc.
I felt a significant, repetitive thump while on a long drive. I stopped a few times to check tires. On return trip, someone helped me check the tires, but we found no bumps or strange wear. I brought the car to a tire dealer who instructed me to go directly to the dealership, or have it towed, since it was a serious problem that should not have been driven the miles just experienced. Tire dealer was appalled this happened after so few miles. Hyundai service said, 'these things wear out'.
- gchalon,
Denton, US
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Have had several tires replaced always seemed to be the front passenger side that had issues. Was always told that replacing the tires and alignment would work but after 3 sets of tires... finally said it was the ball bearings, hub etc.
- Michelle T., Auburn, CA, US