1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Electrical System

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi10
30–60k mi8
1–30k mi7
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 22, 2013 · 58,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    My hyundai elantra has had several issues since purchasing it march 09, 2013. Chief complaints are my vehicle will not start. Took it to dealership and they informed me to pop off the shift lock button on gear shaft and my car started. Took it to the dealer for further evaluation and was informed it was a relay switch, which was not covered under my warranty. Paid $260.00 to have this part fixed and my car still has…

    ODI 10560536

  • November 5, 2012 · 23,092 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owned a 2011 hyundai elantra. While traveling approximately 20 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained severe leg injuries that required medical attention and a right knee replacement. The manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 23,092. Updated 10/8/14*cn…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10629085

  • July 30, 2012

    Electrical System · Engine

    When turning left at a busy intersection, the car stalled. I could not accelerate at all. The airconditioning was still running and the car was otherwise on but it completely stalled. I had to turn the engine off and turn it back on in order for the car to accelerate. I was able to drive it approximately 20 feet and the car stalled again with all the same characteristics as before. No check engine light came on. *tr

    ODI 10469073

  • June 1, 2012 · 10,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    I bought my hyundai elantra new in 2011 since owning the vehicle it's been a nightmare and i get very little if any help from the local hyundai dealer. I have had numerous issues with the vehicle not starting (car is silent when i turn the key in the ignition, car cranks but won't turn over, engine starts but dies, car dies without any reason). I've brought up complaints and concerns to the local dealership but they…

    ODI 10689784

  • July 8, 2011 · 2,300 miles

    Electrical System

    On 6/27/2011 the car was hard to start then shut off as it was backed out of a parking space. The car would not start for twenty minutes. The dealer test drove the car after it was towed to them and the car almost stalled at highway speed. The dealer could not identify a problem (no error codes) and decided to change the fuel pump. On 7/8/2011 the car shut off while driving through a parking lot and would not…

    ODI 10417337

  • June 17, 2011

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    2011 hyundai elantra. Lawyer writes regarding notice of claim under the lemon law on behalf of clients *tgw the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for a routine oil change. When the consumer returned to retrieve the vehicle, the dealer informed him, they damaged the vehicle and it would not start. The problem was determined to be the ecm. Three months later, the dashboard warning lights would blink off and on…

    ODI 10437015

  • May 26, 2011 · 30 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brakes were depressed when the vehicle stalled while the contact was shifting into drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30 and the current mileage was 66. The consumer stated within the first week of ownership, the vehicle stalled in…

    ODI 10452663