2011 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
- 64
- 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 64 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 9 records
- ticking noise · 8 records
- check engine · 6 records
- under warranty · 6 records
- knocking noise · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I was told that metal shavings were found in the engine block and they also covered my camshaft position sensor. The metal shavings lead to the pistons not getting enough oil and it threw a rod, as a result of these medal shavings and little oil viscosity. The car was in motion, on the highway.
ODI 11301386
Engine
THE ENGINE IS KNOCKING AT ALL TIMES
ODI 11292142
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle experience rod knock with 57,000 and vehicle has erratic transmission shifting. The dealer explained they would cover 60 percent but my cost is still 4,000.00 for which the vehicle is only worth 6,000 on trade. Plus $600 to fix transmission problem. Requested picture from dealer but only sent pictures of metal shavings in oil pan and valve cover.
ODI 11296876
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Car jerks into reverse hard. When going down road car loses power. Just acts like its not going anywhere. Very low miles onvthis car.
ODI 11270946
Engine
Drove vehicle to dealer, boucher hyundia of waukesha after the check engine light would go on and off with codes p2096 and p0304. Codes are related to cylinder 3 and 4 misfires. Dealer found engine making a noise from lower end and recommends an engine replacement. Dealer disassembled the vehicle to document possible financial assistance from hyundai motor america. After four weeks hma declined to provide…
ODI 11251875
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked in the family garage. There were no injuries and the fire department put out fire. A fire report and a police report were filed. Smoke filled the home and the garage drywall ceiling had collapsed and blackened the interior of the garage. There was extensive smoke damage to the interior of the house. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 11222746
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the engine light and air bag light flashed as the brakes had been applied however, the wheels spun unexpectedly and the engine power was reduced resulting into a crash into another vehicle. The air bags had not deployed. The driver sustained no injuries for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The manufacturer had not sent notification…
Crash reported
ODI 11220632
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Car stalls while in motion and coming to stops. Engine sounds like a diesel truck and also has a ticking noise. Constantly having to replace the headlight bulbs front and back. Also have issues with steering wheel making a winding noise when turning the wheel. My tire pressure light never goes off even when air is put in or all new tires are put on. Also constantly having issues driver side up front tire issues. Had…
ODI 11218843
Engine
CAR RANDOMLY WOULDN'T START THIS MORNING.
ODI 11204915
Engine
I noticed a ticking noise coming from my vehicle. I took it to a hyundai dealership and they informed me i would need to replace my engine. The vehicle has 73,000 miles and was maintained (oil always changed on time). I bought the vehicle from my grandfather and had it less than a year. Because i was the second owner, i was not covered under the 10 year/1000,000 mile warranty. The hyundai dealership submitted…
ODI 11193292
Engine
The engine in this car is knocking severely. It's really bad upon start up and continues to knock.
ODI 11186672
Engine
Engine ticking at idle and acceleration. Had lifters replaced and oil pump costing $1500. Engine continued with ticking noise. Brought it to my local hyundai dealership which is 2.5 hours away. They told me i needed a new motor. Hyundai has declined the request related to mileage and time. Really. This vehicle only has 79,000 miles on it. Hyundai currently has a class action lawsuit related to the ticking noise.…
ODI 11194753
Engine
Known hyundai engine problems the engine has a ticking noise that i have found to be a manufactured issue in hyundai elantras. The camshaft bushings are worn away and needs a completely new engine. All of which is a manufacturing fault. The ticking is audible when idling and even more so when the accelerator is pushed.
ODI 11185050
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. When the vehicle was started, an abnormal noise was detected. Also, while driving more than 60 mph over a bump, there was an abnormal clicking noise detected from the steering wheel and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cylinder coupling and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11194687
Engine
The crankshaft pulley stripped from crankshaft! About 30k miles before we started noticing engine noises - loud ticking noises. After having my spouse park the vechicle because was hard knocks, i took it out with my daughter to take her to guitar lessons and to listen to it as i drove. On the way back to the (less than 3 miles) the engine died as there was a loud screech/knock. I restarted the enigne and drove back…
ODI 11191370
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. When the vehicle was started or while driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal ticking noise emerging from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to peacock hyundai columbia ([redacted], columbia, sc 29210, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 11230838
Engine
My 2011 hyundai elantra has this ticking sound coming from the engine for over 12months. I has constantly called even had the car towed 4 to 5 times to the same dealership for the same thing that the hyundai motor want and wouldn't declared the car a lemon. The car constantly would not start or when it did start while driving it would slow down and then shut completely off where i would have to restart the vehicle…
ODI 11231685
Engine
Rattling/knocking noise while car is running, increase in noise as you accelerate.
ODI 11194899
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
Engine
2011 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to loud ticking nose from engine. *ld *tr the consumer stated the dealer found debris in the oil pan and the engine needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that there are other vehicles with the same failure. The manufacturer declined to assist with repairs due to the vehicle's age, mileage, and number of owner's. *js
ODI 11175552
Engine
The car makes a really bad ticking noise in when i came to an complete stop the engine stalled in it kinda jumped like it didn't want to go i'm so afraid of the car jus completely not working anymore in i drive everyday with my kids this is really a sad thing hyundai has to know these engines are bad.
ODI 11128284
Engine
Car stalls when idling and at times when decelerating. The car starts right back up as soon as i am able to bring it to a stop. When driving at a high speed on the freeway i don't not have problems.
ODI 11170745
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
Engine
I had my car for a year. When i first got my car , there was a knocking noise that came from the engine , i took it back to carmax to fix and they stated they did. My car ran good for a while and around august or september after leaving from work that same noise started again. This time it was bad and i almost got into a wreck. I took it to a mechanic they stated that i needed my engine replaced. I have seen that…
ODI 11143369
Engine · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My car has making noise for a while. Emailed hyundai and was told it is not under warranty and no recall for engine. Several complaints ha e been made online for this car regarding the engine which needs to be replaced. I'm afraid to drive it's my only car and i can't afford to pay $5000 for a new engine. I was stuck in the middle of a busy intersection when the car stalled and sounded like it was going to grind the…
ODI 11100444