10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,536 miles

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2018 Hyundai Elantra electrical problems

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2018 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #13

Mar 132022

Elantra

  • miles

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

In regards to my 2018 Hyundai Elantra Limited currently with 47000 miles, driving and noticed the a/c temp display which also controls fan speed stopped working, display was blank. Checked all other electrical equipment inside car with no problem except that the heated seat function didn't work also.while doing an exterior inspection noticed that all lights except the headlights worked.After the interior and exterior inspection and no error codes or indicators on the dash, I had the alternator, battery and starter checked along with probe testing every fuse in the car and under the hood checked and everything was fine. The Car has been perfect up to this point which is alarming because if the headlights go out while driving at night or in the rain this is a safety problem and driving citation. My only indication of when this happens is if the a/c control display goes out. The problem is intermittent and Hopefully it won't happen again and I couldn't find any other similar things like this happening to others.

- Tallahassee , FL, USA

problem #12

Oct 132021

Elantra

  • miles
About month ago Sept the car would shut off when driving or stopping and find out it oil I had changed at the tire shop it was changed 2 n half months before that once oil changed running good low tire light, oil light flash off and on at time well as of 10/12/2021 started do it my again so I check oil there no oil werid where oil go no leak on ground when I leave wherever I parked well went to Walmart get oil put oil in it and started driving not even more 35 miles bout sudden smoke coming from under engine then smell fire I pull over in parking lot at restaurant ran put fire out and it got worse trying grab my stuff and bf with me fire went inside car and under the car hear siren firemen coming if they hadn't gotten there when they did it almost went to the gas tank could of exploded firemen said look like electrical cause fire. Engine light, oil and tire light were on now undrivable.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #11

Jul 292021

Elantra

  • miles
It appears the parking lamps stay on when car turned off while headlights are in AUTO. This leads to unintended battery drain leading to unoperational car. Per Owner's Guide: The system automatically turns off the parking lamp when the key is removed (remote key) or when the driver turns the engine off (smart key) and opens the driver-side door. This does not meet the Owner's Guide's language. Dealerships and inspection services did not confirm/reproduce this. There are no warning lights or indicators of this.

- Whitehall, PA, USA

problem #10

Apr 172021

Elantra

  • 100,100 miles

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

Started loosing power then throw a rod throwing oil everywere right after 100000miles

- Henderson, TN, USA

problem #9

Apr 302021

Elantra

  • 44,500 miles
While driving my car it just stops. I have been complaining to the local dealership for 1 year and they keep turning me away. My battery was replaced and that is it. I was told I was exaggerating that this was not happening. Yesterday was different from the other times it stopped. My car stopped on a busy highway and I almost ran off the side of the rode a cliff because the wheel and brakes locked up. No one is taking this serious. As I am driving the car will just shut off. The local dealership advised me to drive even further to get it fixed. How is this safe? I was told by rich its my car I own it its not their problem.

- Fort Hood, TX, USA

problem #8

Jun 292020

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
On June 29,2020 my 2018 Hyundai Elantra with only 40,000 had a engine fire and totaled my entire car that was parked and turned off inside of my garage

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #7

Apr 152019

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles

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

Car shuts off while driving and at low speed which cost me an accident and almost my life and my unborn I had the car for about a year it first started two months after I got the car it cut off at a light I was able to turn it on it did it twice than never again until recently.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #6

Jul 082019

Elantra

  • 9,900 miles
Passenger seat air bag indicator flashes and warning sound indicates seat belt is not buckled when nobody is in the seat. When accelerating, there are multiple hesitations where the car feels like it is in park or neutral. After about 15-30 seconds, the car starts accelerating normally

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 012018

Elantra

  • 12,000 miles
My Hyundai Elantra brake pedal flutters when I press it to stop giving off a loud noise and doesn't allow me to brake at times. I've taken it to the dealer but they say no issues have been found. What can I do. I'm concerned the prior recall on the the 2017. Here is the link. Https://www.cars.com/articles/recall-alert-2017-Hyundai-Elantra-1420693395015/. also, while driving the car seemed to stall.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #4

May 102019

Elantra

  • 13,000 miles
The low tire pressure warning lights came on as I was driving down the highway and my tire pressure was displayed as 14 psi on my back left tire. I pulled over and looked at the tire and it didn't seem low. I plugged my portable tire air pump in and attached it to the tire, and the gauge on the pump said 36psi, which is what it is supposed to be at. I got back in my car and started driving, and the car said the psi was back to 36psi. Sounds like this is a common problem and Hyundai needs to address it. I even took picture of the warning when it came on for proof.

- Cottage Grove, MN, USA

problem #3

Dec 012018

Elantra

  • miles

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

About a couple weeks ago

- Firebaugh, CA, USA

problem #2

May 112018

Elantra

  • 2,200 miles
Car has intermittent problem with acceleration. Will go into a fail safe mode, wont accelerate past 40-60 mph. I have had very close call on multiple accidents due to the fact I am unable to accelerate. My car lost power and could not pick up speed at all. This is a major safety issue and the car dealership will not help me.

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #1

Mar 272018

Elantra

  • miles
I bought the car in March 27 2018 the car won't never charge up my phone. When I use my charger to charge my phone. My daughter has a genesis and it does the same thing and her charge in car blew out my phone I'm scare this Elantra going to do the same it will not charge unless the phone is off. When my phone is on it keeps making flickering sound. The light goes on and off on my lighter adapter and my phone will not charge. So I think it's electrical problem. I have try different phones but when I took it to stivers. [xxx] the mechanic tested his phone and he said it works fine. I don't know what to do please help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Columbia, SC, USA

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