Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
- 429
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 21
- Years with records
- 1999–2019
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 429 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 27 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Wiring · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 110 |
| 1–30k mi | 99 |
| 60–100k mi | 97 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
Complaint evidence
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Electrical System
After owning two '06 elantras, i've come to realize a recurring issue with the dashboard electrical components. When the turner indicator is engaged, the rest of the dashboard has a tendency to short out for a second or two before returning to normal.
ODI 11307675
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Hi... I own 11 elantra's. 4-2013, 3-2016, 2-2018, 1-2019, 1-2020. I own a driving school. They all have a problem with burning out light bulbs, headlights ,side markers and tail lights. I am replacing bulbs 2 to 3 times a week. I also had to replace sockets because they melted. The plastic holders for the headlights and the center brake light also melted. I would like to know if there is a remedy for this or one in…
ODI 11302462
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
For the last week after sitting overnight my car will not start. I get in while its parked stationary on the street, turn the key, all the lights come on, i can hear the fuel pump kick on, (there is no click), and nothing happens. After i repeatedly turn the key it has been starting but i am afraid it will just not start at some point. Called the dealer where i purchased they car, they said to call the hyundai…
ODI 11300470
Electrical System · Steering
Electric steering coupling defective. Car has only 33k miles on it. Unsafe to drive. Mechanic reports this is a common problem with year, make and model of car. I noticed too much play and clunking in steering while stationary and in motion. Car bought from dealership july 3, 2019.. I had car repaired before further damage occurred.
ODI 11290007
Electrical System · Engine
Engine light came on car started to skip took two certified mechanic change spark plugs two condensers engine flush and the engine start rattling engine broke loose now engine is destroyed or after a tuneup. Took back immediately and to a different mechanic for second opinion.
ODI 11291936
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The steering wheel has a click in it . The eps light and traction light came on at the same time went too the dealership but they said it wasn't a recall on this common problem it happen all at once at city speed
ODI 11268180
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving down the highway my headlights shut off completely. Leaving us driving in the dark. It has happened multiple times especially when trying to use blinkers or switch high beams on or off. I took my car to the dealership and they say it's the multifunction switch and want 372.84 to replace it. My warranty has just run out and i have already had to replace the thermostat and now this is out as well as the…
ODI 11256522
Electrical System
The knob on to turn on fan for a/c starting to not work unless i tuned it on and off. Then a few days ago, while i was idling in a parking lot, the knob got stuck with the a/c on. I started to smell burning & when i tried to turn it off the knob came off and i saw smoke coming from where the knob was. I turned off my vehicle, removed the fuse for the a/c and drove home. When i went to replace it and remove the old…
ODI 11255216