2012 Hyundai Elantra Unknown Or Other Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I was slowly going into my parking spot and the car suddenly accelerated and lurched forward. I tried to brake, didn't seem to do any good. It hit concrete protecting a street light and was smashed up and stopped. It was terrifying. I the car did this on it's own. I know where my feet were and i was in good shoes. I'm a classically trained professional ballet dancer and i know where my feet are in space and what…
Crash reported
ODI 11288969
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall i have a 2012 elantra 120,000 miles car has stalled driving down the highway and also has started a ticking in the engine i took it to have a oil change and they said there was metal in the oil pan and i needed a new motor. Hyundai who advised the sonata had a recall for the same issue but not the elantra
ODI 11193685
Body · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
THE SUNROOF DOOR IS NOT WORKING GOOD
ODI 11166642
Unknown Or Other
While driving my hyundai elantra it makes a hard shift at times slightly a bit hesitant which could cause the car to be rear ended .been to 2 mechanics already one being the dealer they say nothing is wrong with the car
ODI 11143894
Air Bags · Steering · Unknown Or Other
The streing wheel making noise. Sounds like it is going to fall off. It sound like this when driving.
Crash reported
ODI 11150990
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
While driving at 35 mph on left lane, engine suddenly died and car skidded a little because brake was deployed automatically or the wheel locked. It made 2 braking/skidding sound. Then suddenly i was able to steer again and position the car to the right for safety. Engine wont turn on. Burning smell and some smoke maybe from locked brake? Car towed to nearest hyundai shop.
ODI 11122081
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 elantra vehicles manufactured october 29, 2010, to october 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (esc) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the esc indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
ODI 11115258
Unknown Or Other
RADIO HAS STOPPED WORKING
ODI 11089714
Unknown Or Other
Both visors - mechanism inside exploded now visors stuck in odd position where does not block sun and hits you in the forehead if you have an accident it would kill you .. This is defect in plastic mechanism that holds the visor .. I can see online thousands have the same issue.. Defective mechanism in visor.,
ODI 11084708
Body · Unknown Or Other
I pulled into a parking spot, the car accelerated by itself jumping the curb running about 15 feet and hitting a rock before i could stop it.
Crash reported
ODI 11048389
Unknown Or Other
Clicking noise when accelerating/ starting car
ODI 11033054
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My 2012 hyundai elantra began having acceleration problems for the past 6 to 9 months. As i step on the gas at approximately 30 to 40 mph the automobile kicks, bucks and does not accelerate as intended. My hyundai dealer replaced the fuel pump/assembly ($700) and it seemed to get worse.failure to accelerate as expected is a danger if you are trying to enter a busy highway or trying to get out of the way of another…
ODI 11032936
Unknown Or Other
Intermittent...car is stationary and i attempt to start car with push start and the engine will crank for approx 3 second and then start. I turn car off and hear a tick tick tick from engine. Restarts with no hesitation. This is usually after a drive around town and then i come home and maybe about 6 hours later i'll go back into my car and it will sputter again. No solution as of yet.
ODI 11000342
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car won't start intermittently. Had battery and alternator checked. Lights go on,radio works but car won't start. Car is usually parked in a parking lot or driveway. Weather is nice not too hot or too cold.
ODI 10955405
Unknown Or Other · Visibility
While driving on city street, the passenger side sun visor broke flopping down while being adjusted by passenger causing wife to be startled as she steered the car 2015. Driver side sun visor broke flopping downward as i was adjusting it while driving city street 45 mph causing me to have to re-gain control of vehicle. 2016 we have both visors and parts and photo's. *tr
ODI 10935529
Unknown Or Other
Since purchasing this vehicle on numerous occassions i've had neighbors tell me my trunk has been found open and numerous times i look outside and its open the keys hung on the wall of my house it happens any and everywhere grocery store etc. Its not a safe place to put anything without the chance of being stolen from trunk or give acces to the main cabin cause thats where the backseat release is open season for…
ODI 10928108
Unknown Or Other
I have had numerous experiences where the vehicle wont start. I went to get gas one morning and after i pumped the gas and got in to drive off my car wouldn't start. I waited for aaa and while waiting tried turning over the key and it started right up. Like i said this has happened about ten to twelve or more times. I recently changed the battery but it happened again several times. Someone needs to do something…
ODI 10917238
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle wont start at times. This happened when i first bought the vehicle and hyundai changed the inhibitor switch. Recently started having the same problem of it not starting. Dealer showed me where the reset is so i was able to start it and bring it to the dealer. Again they changed the inhibitor switch. I was told they changed the design of the switch and hopefully i won't have this problem again. Hyundai paid…
ODI 10901926
Unknown Or Other
Intermittently, my car does not start. I turn the key and nothing happens. I try it again. Nothing. I try it again and it starts. It happened when the car was sitting overnight in my garage. It happened after i was in a store for about 45 minutes. It happened after i was in another location for 2 hours. I brought it to the dealer about a year ago when it happened and they said nothing was wrong because it didn't do…
ODI 10888495
Unknown Or Other
Over the last several years my elantra has stalled immediately upon starting. It doesnt matter if the engine is hot or cold. Just filled up with gas or anywhere in between. The problem is very intermittent. Usually it would then start on the 2nd or 3rd try but has on several occasions left me stranded requiring a tow. The dealership acknowledged this was a known problem but unless they can replicate the problem,…
ODI 10860207
Unknown Or Other
Sunroof shattering: while traveling on the highway in virginia on 3/25/16 i heard a crack, pop, and then shattering. Pieces of glass could be heard sliding over the top of the car and seen in the back window. No item was seen inside of the car to suggest an outside object breaking the glass. I dropped off the car at the hyundai service department in white flint.
ODI 10851694
Unknown Or Other
On about 3/23/2016 i was driving at highway speed on i-287 on my morning commute when my sunroof exploded, raining glass down upon me. I assumed it was hit by a rock until i read about the exploding sunroof problem. My insurance company (geico) paid $1,323 to replace the sunroof.
ODI 11101031
Unknown Or Other
My 2012 elantra ltd edition has a keyless entry and push button to start. Recently i am having problem to open the doors or start the cars. Sometimes it starts the engine and sometimes it does not. I am surprised this problem is lot more common in the forum and it has not been taken care by hyundai or nhtsa. I am missing my work. This is my second hyundai and this is it. No more hyundai for me. I paid big bucks for…
ODI 10846386
Unknown Or Other
The vehicle has accelerated on it's own twice now -- today and about a month ago. Both occurrences were exactly the same. They were while parking in my office's parking lot after driving 20-30 minutes on the highway. As soon as i took my foot off the brake it was if i was pressing down on the gas pedal but i was not. When i stopped and put the car in park the rpm shot all the way up and engine was revving as if i…
ODI 10838143
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car won't start. At first, we thought it's the battery so we got our battery jump starter. But it wasn't the case. Lights and electrical works but the car starter won't turn over. Towed it to the dealer. The following day, went to dealer to check it and the car started without any problem. Dealer's mechanics still hasn't seen it yet that day. There might be some loose wiring or inhibitor switch problem.
ODI 10820880