2008 Hyundai Elantra Exterior Lighting Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake light · 14 records
- brake lights · 9 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- lights working · 4 records
- stop lamp · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the passenger side fog light caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number: 15930173. The approximate failure mileage was 116,497.
Fire reported
ODI 11231905
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to merge into traffic, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver of the second vehicle stated that the exterior lights of the contacts vehicle failed to illuminate. The details of the crash were unknown and resulted in three injuries that required medical attention. A police report…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10807140
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake light was continuously burning out. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and replaced the brake lamp. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10583178
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the parts were not available for repair and the manufacturer was not contacted for an estimated time of arrival. The contact did not experience a failure. The current mileage was 43,700.
ODI 10514877
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Car following me notified me that the brake lights were not working on my 2008 hyundai elantra. Stop lamp fuse i was checked and was good as well as both rear stop lamp bulbs. I inspected the brake lamp switch near the brake and found it to stuck in the off position. After pressing the switch several times the switch worked for a few times and then stuck in the on position. I called hyundai customer care and was…
ODI 10503967
Exterior Lighting
In march of this yr, a friend informed me that my driver side brake light was out. I had the bulb replaced & then got a notice about the recall. The work was performed in june (replacement of a stop switch i believe is what it was called)..........last week i went back to the dealer for a couple of problems that i felt were recall related. Both my driver side brake light was out again, my third brake light was out &…
ODI 10551971
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, someone alerted her and advised her that the brake lights were not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the brake light switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was…
ODI 10502778
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake light failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was later contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 58,000. The vin was not…
ODI 10497695
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Hyundai motor america has failed to resolve complaint concerning campaign 110. Sun visor will fall randomly and obstruct the drivers ability to see. Extremely dangerous! *tr
ODI 10534764
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
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that she was advised by a police officer that her tail lights were inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage…
ODI 10477043
Exterior Lighting
I leased my car in 2012, and have had to replace my lights at least 6 or 7 times. I have bought bulbs to replace my lights and then noticed they work intermittently. Mainly my brake lights and tail lights have been the problem however i have replaced head lights low beams and fog lights before too! I am concerned about the air bags as i have passengers that are a heavier weight. Thanks *tr
ODI 10628186
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Car following me notified me that my brake lights were not working on my 2008 hyundai elantra. I have change my brake bulbs 3 times last year and 1 time beging of this year. Stop and check all my bulbs and fuse they were in good condition. I called hyundai customer care and was told that 2008 elantra's were not covered by their recall for this problem, that i would have to bring the car in for a dignostic that will…
ODI 10505523
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when the technician stated that the brake lights were not illuminating when the brake pedal was depressed. The technician diagnosed the brake light switch as defective and advised having it replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) but…
ODI 10434833
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the stop lamp switch failed and the brake lights would not illuminate when braking at 5 mph. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was also notified and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 76,000.
ODI 10437447
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake light switch failed and almost caused the contact to be involved in a crash. The contact also stated that when utilizing the cruise control, it would not deactivate when the brakes were depressed. The dealer confirmed that the failure was caused by the actuator, which would need replacing. The vin was not available. The failure mileage…
ODI 10432992
Exterior Lighting
I took my vehicle to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and i was informed that my brake lights were not working (a fact that i was not aware of). The problem was a malfunctioning brake light switch which was replaced. *tr
ODI 10439691
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE
ODI 10380409
Exterior Lighting
I have owned a 2008 hyundai elantra pzev for approximately 2 years and 2 months. In the two years that i have owned this car, i have had the brake light sensor go out twice. The result of not having a working brake light sensor is that i no longer have any working brake lights! I have only avoided a rear end collision because i have been advised by fellow motorists. I have already had one brake light sensor replaced…
ODI 10357284
Catalog parts for this system
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