2008 Hyundai Elantra Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 11 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
This month, when i was driving my car on the highway, it would periodically accelerate uncontrollably. I have never previously had this problem. I have had my car checked out by the dealer and independent mechanics who cannot explain the problem.
ODI 10991684
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 hyundai elantra. While parking, the vehicle independently accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed and crashed into a fence and a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10885836
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Leaving the parking lot at walgreen in tonawanda,ny. I was backing out with my foot on the brake. Putting the car in drive.the car leaped into a very high accelerated speed like a jet with the engine racing. The brake did not help. The car hit the barrier between the sidewalk and the store and the engine burst into flames.the distance was only a matter of yards.the airbags and seat belt kept me from going thru the…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10782840
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. While parking and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a light pole. It was unknown if there were any injuries or if a police report was filed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
Crash reported
ODI 10724875
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle was turning a corner and the power steering assist shut down totally, i was unable to steer my vehicle. The eps light lite up on the dashboard. It took two people, my boyfriend and myself to steer the vehicle to the curb, but only with a great deal of effort on both of our parts. *tr
ODI 10694772
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving at regular speed (35mph to 40mph) then my i felt a stall transmission and my car couldn't shift up or down was keeping into 3rd gear and my engine light came on! *tr
ODI 10684218
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
This past saturday, may 10, 2014 i was driving my four year old daughter home from soccer class and all of a sudden my steering went out. After avoiding an accident with woman behind me, i realize that the steering wasn't out but had become very difficult. The eps light on the dash was on and i learned that the power steering had gone. We took the car to our local mechanic to see if it was a simple thing like a…
ODI 10595993
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Entering a crowded parking lot in the city of chicago, i slowed down to approx. 2 mph (almost idle speed) as i approached the ticket dispenser when all of a sudden the car accelerated over 6000 rpms and took off. As reflex, i slammed the brakes (since the abs doesn't work without power) but the acceleration kept increasing and the brakes were not inhibiting movement so i then forced the key out of the ignition and…
ODI 10586919
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal got "stuck" in the down position while driving, resulting in a problem being able to stop the vehicle. I was going approximately 45-50 mph, passing/merging/accelerating in order to get onto an onramp which curved slightly to go into another main highway. When i pressed on the brakes to slow down a bit for the ramp, nothing happened. My car continued to go at the same speed. I continued to brake, and…
ODI 10575641
Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving on the highway when the car began to accelerate on its own as if cruise control was on, which it wasn't. We pulled over and pulled the floor mats off in case they were making the gas pedal stick. When we started back up, the car did it again. We tried to pull over again and the brakes didn't stop the acceleration until we threw the emergency brake on. Even then, the brakes were fighting the increased…
ODI 10574584
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Accident major tried stoping and car stop alittle then gas excelarates forward never notified about recall caused three accents after
Crash reported
ODI 10903360
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
After receiving letter from hyundai about defects in cruise control and other technical items, i took my car into dealer in fresno, california and they turned me away refusing to service recall order to fix and replace recall requirements stating that they did not have time and that they would call when they did. They never called, my contact number has never changed in 15years or more. *tr
ODI 10945363
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate but then suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down. The contact stated that he had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. After the vehicle was stopped and the engine was turned off, the contact noticed that the accelerator pedal was seized. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The…
ODI 10501146
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving in heavy traffic, inching along at low speed for about 1/2 miles; stopping and starting all the way, suddenly during one of these stops, the motor started to rev and the car accelerated on its own. Had to brake hard to avoid hitting the car in front of me. About 10 minutes later, while parking the car in a parking space, the same thing happened. I had already stopped and was putting the car in park. I…
ODI 10501067
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car began to accelerate on its own,had to push hard on brakes to avoid, hitting another car.brakes had to be applied hard. *tr
ODI 10497604
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph with the cruise control engaged, she attempted to engage the brakes but they failed to stop the vehicle. Instead, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 95 mph. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10478336
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Recall on 2008 elantra hyundai. Connector cover problem after install- cold weather. After starting, unable to shift gear from park to drive until the weather was warm. The consumer also stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated before she was able to put the gear in park. The consumer crashed into a pole.
Crash reported
ODI 10458372
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving there was unintended acceleration. *tr
ODI 10505218
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2008 hyundai elantra on the highway and began driving on the exit ramp when the brake was applied the car accelerated to a speed of 85mph. I had both feet on the brake and the car would not stop. I put the car in neutral and it slowed to 20mph. At that point i put the car in park and turned it off. The car was smoking and i could smell something burning. Car was taken to hyundai dealership where…
ODI 10369495
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in the cruise control mode and she attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate up to 70 mph. She had to turn the cruise control off in order to stop the acceleration. She noticed that the failure occurred twice. The contact also stated that she had difficulty shifting into reverse or park gear. The…
ODI 10348164
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving 57 mph with the cruise control activated. When he attempted to depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control the vehicle accelerated. The contact observed the accelerator pedal engaging on its own. He was able to disengage the cruise control and stop the unintended acceleration. The contact attempted to utilize the cruise control a second…
ODI 10329744
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
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2008 elantra when i approached a sharp curve in the road. I applied my brakes and suddenly the cruise control seemed to activate and the car sped up and left the road . I had no control of the brakes or steering. It seemed as if the vehicle froze. I tried to brake and nothing happened, i tried to steer and the wheel was locked. I ran over several street signs. When the car finally stopped by…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10273584
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 70 mph with the cruise control set, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to speeds of 90 mph. The contact then placed the vehicle in neutral and was able to stop the acceleration by applying the brakes. The tow truck driver advised the throttle was still in the open position when the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle…
ODI 10328626