2008 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 18 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes
After sitting for 43 hours in our driveway the 2008 hyundai elantra caught fire starting on the driver's side of the engine compartment and continued across and through the vehicle. It should be noted the vehicle had a smoking issue in the compartment a month previous and was taken to the hyundai shop and a repair estimate provided that included the master cylinder and the antilock brake system. At that time when…
Fire reported
ODI 11176655
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car caught on fire in the middle of the night, while parked on my driveway the entire day. Fire department said the cause of fire is unknown but it appeared to have start at the left side of the hood.
Fire reported
ODI 11075623
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Drove car to grocery store 6 mile round trip parked car in garage at 10:15 am. I performed yard work in front of and was in and out of garage for 4 hours. At no time was there a hint of smoke or burning. Then cut grass for 2 hours. At about 4 pm smoke was billowing out of the garage. I observed flames and smoke coming from around the front hood. Unable to lift hood to reach fire source with extinguishers or get car…
Fire reported
ODI 10993003
Electrical System · Engine
On 8/16/16 at approximately 1130 hours the aforementioned 2008 hyundai elantra bearing a vin number of [xxx], had spontaneously caught on fire without cause. Local fire department came to the scene and extinguish the flames suspected it to be a manufacturers defect of possible faulty electrical wiring. I have contacted hyundai directly and brought to their attention the incident in which occurred on the said date.…
Fire reported
ODI 10897621
Electrical System
The light indicating there is low air pressure came on. I took it to have the tires looked at. The pressure is supposed to be set at 32. They were all between 29-32 so they adjusted the pressure to the correct setting. Said my tires were fine and the sensor is still on. Why is this? And has there been any other problems with this light? *tr
ODI 10614868
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
The factory radio in the car stopped working properly. The auxiliary port does not work and the display on the radio is not working. I have not had this repaired yet, the local hyundai said that this is a recurring problem but there are no recalls therefore it will be at my own expense. *tr
ODI 10536040
Electrical System · Service Brakes
On 02/12/2013 i observed the brakes lights on my 2008 hyundai elantra to be out. I checked the fuses, all were good. A private mechanic checked and stated the stop light switch was bad and would need to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10497974
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
While driving my vehicle i was told my another motorist that my brake lights were not working. I checked the fuse and the bulbs. I looked up on line and seen that there was a recall on hyundai vehicles due to the stop lamp switch problem. I called hyundai and they said my vin number was not part of their recall campaign. *tr
ODI 10489145
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brakes and steering locked abnormally. The contact shifted into reverse and the vehicle went forward instead. She shifted into park and turned the vehicle off. When restarted, the failure recurred and the vehicle became nonresponsive. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who reset the computer but could not confirm that the failure…
ODI 10386664
Electrical System
Multiple electrical failures for unknown reasons. Car has required multiple jumps because of drained battery, both battery and alternator tested within normal ranges and dealer could not find source of issue. Seems to occur after episodes of heavy weather, radio also dies completely and not fuse related. Lights (day/night) burn out periodically at an accelerated rate. Bought car brand new in 2008. *tr
ODI 10398056
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2008 hyundai elantra will automatically accelerate without warning above the speed that i am driving, which almost caused an accident while i had 4 teenagers in my car. I bought my car new and i have been experiencing this problem for at least a year, i'm not sure of the date this problem started. Hyundai dealership experienced the problem and put new transmission in and problem is still not fixed. Hyundai and…
ODI 10335214
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Engine cut off with fuel gauge dropping to 'empty' [ with a 1/2 full tank]. On the nys thruway almost causing a collision with an 18 wheeler as i coasted across its path to the shoulder in rockland county. Called aaa and eventually, [about 10 min. After, while still on the line with aaa, i heard a light click and the fuel gauge went back up to 1/2 tank and the car engine started up to complete my drive home. *tr
ODI 10269446
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated the instrument panel lights would blink sporadically. In addition, the vehicle would become hesitant to acceleration and would sputter when driving between 35-40 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but the dealer was unable to duplicate or repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 86,000. The consumer…
ODI 10398289
Electrical System
My cars battery gets drained completely needing to jump start twice in last 3 months. Car dealer couldn't identify the draw but says that its definitely not the battery and added that it could be manufacturing defect. *tr
ODI 10246472
Electrical System
Whle driving 2 times down the highway with the cruise control set at 65 miles per hour my cruise control reset itself to over 75 miles by itself. Then a few days ago while parked in a driveway, my lights came on, the cruise control light came on by itself and the cruise control set button came on which only comes on when you are driving and you set it to cruise.
ODI 10240862
Electrical System · Fuel System, Other
My husband and i bought 2 brand new 2008 hyundai elantra gls pzev engines on june 6, 2008. On july 2, 2008 with less than 400 miles on my husband's car he stopped in the middle of a highway going 55 miles an hour and because of him being in the left hand land there ended up a 3 car accident. My husband did not get hit, but in order to avoid him a car swerved, got rear-ended and pushed into an 18 wheeler on rte 24 in…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10234063
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble starting. The contact had to buy approximately five batteries since purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
ODI 10986294
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2008 hyundai elantra. Consumer states vehicle malfunction *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would unexpectedly stall and jerk at high speeds. It would also happen when the cruise control was set. The dealer concluded that no problem existed with the vehicle. The consumer stated the problem happened randomly and without warning. The consumer stated she had an accident during inclement weather due to the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10345533