HyundaiElantra2008
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2008 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 29, 2011 · 31,800 miles

    Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline

    The car stalled 6/21/11 at 7pm on the freeway in 10-20 mile an hour stop and go traffic. The temp outside was mild, i had been on the road for 20 min before hitting traffic, and both air conditioning and radio were on. I was in traffic approx. 10 min. I went to tap the gas pedal and nothing was there. I had to get out (on freeway) and push the car off the road and onto center divide (no call boxes). Two strangers…

    ODI 10416777

  • January 9, 2009 · 4,443 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. On two occasions, the vehicle began to stutter and stall when slowing down. During the second occurrence, the vehicle was towed to the dealer but they could not find any failures. The failure mileage was 4,443.

    ODI 10273214

  • July 3, 2008 · 1,201 miles

    Engine · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline

    Purchased brand new 2008 hyundai elantra june 5, 2008. Since purchasing the car it broke down within 30 days with the check engine light coming on and the engine losing power. The dealership replaced the oxygen sensor and part of the exhaust because the sensor was seized up inside it. Within 2 days of getting the car back the check engine light came on again and the car lost power and the engine was rough. The first…

    ODI 10235263

  • June 12, 2008 · 20 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. While driving 45 mph, the throttle sensor sticks and causes the vehicle to continue accelerating without pressure being applied to the pedal. The contact has to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the throttle sensor was failing. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The…

    ODI 10273524