2008 Hyundai Elantra Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 6
- 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 6 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control
The check engine light goes on and off frequently. I was going to take it in to be checked, but it went off and stayed off for weeks. All of a sudden it's back on, every other time i start the car.
ODI 11186698
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle rolled back when in drive, foot brake did not work, emergency break was engaged to stop vehicle movement. Esc light went on. Brought to dealer and was told the vin was not part of the recall. The make, model, and model year are all part of the recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 . This vehicle should be a part of the recall as the problem is exactly as described in the above nhsta campaign number.
ODI 10910751
Electronic Stability Control
The esc off light began on july 22, 2014... On july 24, 2014, as i was driving down a busy street, the vehicle turned off on me while i was slowing down approaching a red light. There is a esc on/off switch, so when i pushed it in, the light turned off when the car was turned back on but not long after driving further, the esc off light came back on. I am definitely concerned about my safety, i live in houston,…
ODI 10616325
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
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Traveling 38-[redacted], swerved to miss animal. Fish tail, spun approximately 270 degrees; hit tree on passenger side door; broke passenger window. Pushed forward, hit tree in front quarter panel passenger side then again hit tree directly front center of car. Esc did not work (received esc recall when got home from accident); brakes locked up (abs didn't work); neither front or side airbags deployed. Car totaled:…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10512651
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
On the morning of april 16th, my 2008 hyundai elantra (84000 miles) started making an unusual sound from the rear right. At roughly the same time, the esc light came on. As i was within miles of a mechanic, i drove the car to the shop to have it put on the lift. Once it was on the lift and the weight was off the suspension, there was a loud metallic noise from the right rear. Upon inspection, the bolt for the right…
ODI 10509737