2011 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
The knob on to turn on fan for a/c starting to not work unless i tuned it on and off. Then a few days ago, while i was idling in a parking lot, the knob got stuck with the a/c on. I started to smell burning & when i tried to turn it off the knob came off and i saw smoke coming from where the knob was. I turned off my vehicle, removed the fuse for the a/c and drove home. When i went to replace it and remove the old…
ODI 11255216
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Takata recall: we have have taken the car to get inspected due to engine light coming on and off and have had to make payments about different fixes that would apparently help only to notice no change and the light would come back within days or weeks and come on and off . There is a sudden change in the way the vehicle drives after the light comes on, and then goes away. This normally happened in freeways.
ODI 11163605
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
The car sensors keep going up. The crank shaft sensor is not sending a signal that the car is in motion. When pull out on to a street or highway and press the accelerator sometimes my car will stall or drop speed. I fear someone will end up running into the back of me. When i come to a complete stop the car will stall or will not accelerate. Also the car headlights and tails tight bulbs blow within 4 or 5 days after…
ODI 11142631
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Got my 2011 hyundai elantra in 2017 at 94k miles. Air bag light is continuously illuminated, esc light had been on for approx. 6-8 weeks. Also, none of the controls on the steering wheel work. None of the controls have worked since i got the car. No cruise control, i can't reset my trip odometer, i can't control the volume for my radio, nor can i control the bluetooth for my hands free usage. Was told by dealership…
ODI 11141064
Electrical System · Engine
Possible crankshaft angle sensor failure. Car will not start properly or stalls after starting and shifting gears. New battery installed 9/29/2018. No spark plugs or alternator issues noted after mechanical testing. There should be a recall for this problem as most mechanics cannot locate the issue in testing.
ODI 11139063
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
My headlights keep going out , the battery keeps dying and the car will not crank after you put gas in it with the ignition off . I have to leave the car running when i pump gas . My check engine lights comes on and off when it pleases . My tire light is usually always on , just been having lots of trouble with it here recently
ODI 11291408
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle randomly does not start. When key is turned to position one lights, radio, windows, indicator lights all work as expected. When key is turned to start the engine nothing happens. The engine does not turnover or even attempt to turnover. The battery was replaced the first time this happened in april 2018. At that time i had the alternator and starter checked both were functioning properly. After repeated…
ODI 11129291
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car will not start some times. Dealer says nothing wrong.
ODI 11121492
Electrical System
Electronic ignition sporadically fails during very cold weather. Vehicle was parked under carport. Unknown part or reason. No problem with battery or alternator. After temp increased by 10 degrees it started normally. It was about 40 degrees each time it happened.
ODI 11098096
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving various speeds. Also, the front and rear brakes failed intermittently. Furthermore, the electrical system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 96,866.
ODI 11119576
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The windshield wipers flew off of my car during a rain storm while i was driving. I was told by the place that repaired it that the dealership didn't fasten them on correctly. When i took my car in for an oil change the service technician said he fixed my recall as well - the car never had a recall repair notice ! Air conditioner does not work - when service did oil change they tried to tell me it was going to be…
ODI 10980774
Electrical System
Shift interlock faulty in 2011 elantra at 91,000 miles - car will not go out of park after idiling for 5 minutes. This same issue was a recall on 2007 -2010 models
ODI 10914222
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag warning light on panel comes on when vehicle is placed in drive and engine engaged
ODI 10908073
Electrical System
When i attempt to start the car, the lights and all electrical features come on, but the car will not turn over. This happens repeatedly and then it suddenly starts. I've read that this a widespread problem with this model and it may be the inhibitor switch.
ODI 10808736
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When i went to go start my car for work it wouldnt start. Left it at home and had son try to turn on and didnt turn on. Dealership asked me to jump it started for a few days then it happened again not starting. Aaa came out move to neutral then started. Been having this problem for the past few weeks.
ODI 10759099
Electrical System
Car will not start. It just clicks and will not start. It is random, but progressively gets more frequent as the car gets older/more use. Potentially standing a driver wherever they are at the time it happens. It has already stranded my wife once. This is a safety issue during very hot or cold weather. Hyundai does not seem to care about fixing the issue, nor are they making any efforts whatsoever to remedy it.…
ODI 10681628
Electrical System
The car will not start intermittently. After we jumpstart it, it will start for a couple of days and then not start again. This has happened four times now. The battery was tested and was rated in good condition. The cause was not because of leaving electronics on as nothing was left on. *tr
ODI 10682345
Electrical System · Power Train
Gear shift will not go into park or reverse. Also the esc light comes on and off at times. *tr
ODI 10690896
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My engine light came on and i took it to the local firestone auto center and they told me that the code was a p2096 and it was a service recall with hyundai. The service no. Is 13-fl-006. I called hyundai and they told me that my car was not on the list,but firestone told me it was.who shall i believe?can some one help me with this. Thanks.... *tr
ODI 10654930
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage…
ODI 10788798
Electrical System
Intermittent issue wherein the car does not start even if the battery is healthy. Lever is in park mode. The engine doesn't even crank up. Happened after parking and i was stuck at a gas station for over five minutes. Dealer cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle and this is the second time in a year that i have had this problem. Last time they replaced a wire from starter to electrical. *tr
ODI 10631995
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving the skid control light came on. At first, nothing was different, then all of a sudden my car started slowing down and would accelerate with gas being applied. Then, it started moving again. After a while the light went off, but then came on and did the same thing. *tr
ODI 10631067
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car will not start. Have battery, alternator, and started all tested and are good. Every so often go to start the car and when you turn the key to first position everything turns on. Windows work, radio works, light on dash turn on. Go to start the car and it does nothing. Does not even try to start the starter makes no noise. You just here a clicking noise. Was told be dealer that it might be inhibitor switch…
ODI 10763357
Electrical System
My mother came to a stop and noticed smoke and then fire coming from under the hood. Everything in the engine compartment is burnt to a crisp. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10596530
Electrical System
Car does not start - key is in ignition, lights and sensors all work - turn key in ignition to "on" position - no start. Going through several gyrations ie: jiggle the shifter, step on brake, lock and unlock car from inside with fob - then car starts usually. Car was taken to college park hyundai - service found poor connection at mps box; secured connections, no show on diagnostics. Got in car at dealership, did…
ODI 10693309