2012 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
- 31
- 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.
What owners report
- coil spring · 12 records
- front coil · 10 records
- coil springs · 8 records
- speed bump · 7 records
- spring broke · 7 records
- rear tires · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
While traveling on a city street at about 20 mph, i hit a pothole with my 2012 hyundai elantra and the car came to a stop, afterward the tire burst. Noise was a loud rubbing sound coming from the front passenger wheel. A defective strut coil/spring ripped and cut through the inner side wall of the tire. Aaa towed my car to one of their repair shops. Total cost of new struts and tire was $895.
ODI 11244555
Suspension
While driving on the highway at 65 mph the car went over a small bump and driver felt an odd vibrating feel from the car. There was a huge amount of white smoke visible in rear view mirror behind the car. Driver pulled over and found the driver side strut coil spring had burst thru the strut mount and was rubbing against the tire sidewall of the tire. Driver replaced the tire with the dough nut spare tire, which was…
ODI 11290286
Suspension
Vehicle front coil springs failed while going over a speed bump at low speed of less than 10 mph. Coil springs fractured as seen in the photos attached to this writing. Coil spring failure follows a similar pattern to the coil springs in the hyundai elantra 2011, which was recalled over this issue. I believe this faulty product has made its way into the hyundai elantra 2012 supply chain. Here is a link to a website…
ODI 11180350
Suspension
I was driving through a store parking lot and went over a speed bump. My front suspension collapsed. Luckily i was close to a car repair place and was able to get it there through burning rubber and incredibly loud noise. I bought the tires a month prior. Whole front suspension was replaced.
ODI 11090181
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Steering wheel clicks when moved either left or right, even when not moving.
ODI 11085127
Suspension
The front coil spring fractured while i was driving on a city street and came into contact with my tire. The coil started to rub against my tire until it was punctured. I think this may relate to the recall for the 2011 elantra (15v629000).
ODI 11040657
Suspension
My husband backed the car up 3 inches in our driveway and the front coil spring broke, shot through the tire and the tire exploded. We bought our 2012 elantra in october 2011 and apparently there was a recall of the 2011 elantras for this exact issue for cars that are owned in the "salt belt" / cold weather states which is where we live, but the recall was only issued for elantras manufactured between 11/12/10 to…
ODI 10994414
Steering · Suspension
When drving the 2012 elantra over a pot hole, a man hole or any other uneven surface or imperfection on the road the elantra sways in an extremely unsafe manner, if you do not have a firm grip in the steering wheel you can definately loose control and have or cause a serious accident. Hyundai should do something about this issue and correct the problem, there are so many owners complining about this problem.
ODI 11020195
Suspension
Big problem with the front coil spring. Mine broke and punctured the new tire i had installed this year. The spring broke in half. I was going over a speed bump leaving a baseball stadium when all this occurred.
ODI 10902030
Suspension
Front left coil spring broke after going over a pothole at very low speed (about 15mph). I've recently learned that many 2011 elantras in salt belt states/areas had a recall on front coil springs after similar issues. I'm concerned that the front coil springs in my year make/model (2012 elantra, also in a salt belt state) has the same issue and should be investigated for a recall.
ODI 10909526
Suspension · Wheels
Due to the design of the 2012 elantra suspension/rear end, the rear wheel tires are worn out well before expectation. Purchased the car new and after 20k miles discovered significant wear on the rear tires...especially the inside of the tire. Thought it was a tire problem. Replaced all tires, and after only 16k miles the rear tires again need replacement. Front tires look like new. The tires are less than 2 years…
ODI 10871868
Suspension
The driver's side coil broke and punctured the tire causing a blow out while driving 70 mph in the middle lane of a highway. Terrified because the the smoke and the inability to steer the car i was barely able to get across the right hand lane and park on the side of the road. The car was towed to the dealership where i had purchased my 2012 hyundai elantra. I am the original owner, and have always serviced my car…
ODI 10872480
Suspension
Our vehicle is just outside of the production window that applies to hyundai recall 133 regarding fractured coil springs. Our right front coil spring broke, resulting in the puncturing of the tire. Both us and the previous owner of the vehicle live and have used the vehicle in the defined snow/salt region. The vehicle impacted a pothole. Immediate inspection showed no damage to tire or wheel. Driver continued on to…
ODI 10870023
Suspension
Both original coil springs of this vehicle have snapped due to corrosion and cold weather climate within a year of the other. Hyundai will not include in the recall because it is 2012 vehicle. The issue is the same as the 2011 coil spring failures. This recall needs extended to the 2012 vehicles as well.
ODI 10861114
Suspension
When driving over a speed bump at the mall i heard a noise from the front of the car. Looked at front of car ,did not see anything wrong,proceeded to drive it and heard the noise again and the smell of burning rubber and smoke coming from drivers side front wheel compartment. Called tow truck and the mechanic said the front spring was broke.this happened on 11-21-15. Had it towed to a repair shop.
ODI 10807673
Suspension
When driving over a speed bump in a mall.,i heard a noise from the front of car.looked at front of car did not see anything wrong and proceeded to drive it. It made a funny noise and you could smell burning rubber and smoke started to come from front drivers side wheel compartment.called a tow truck and the mechanic said looks like the front coil spring broke. I was wandering if you have had any complaints on this…
ODI 10795250
Suspension
Rear end fishtails severely when i hit a pothole, sewer lid or any bump in the road. I have come very close to hitting other cars beside me and head on from this problem. I am terrified to drive my own new car. I have taken it to two different hyundai dealerships and their service department says there is nothing wrong with the car and it operates as designed, yet they have also told me that this is a very common…
ODI 10730308
Electrical System · Suspension
Periodically my car refuses to start. The battery is good, all lights on the dash are normal, headlights work, radio works, car is in parked position, yet when i turn the key it refuses to start. This is the second set of occurrences of the same issue. I experienced this issue last year (2014), at which time i had to take the car into service on more than three occasions before the figured it out. They eventually…
ODI 10715664
Suspension
I am terrified to drive my car on compacted snow or ice. The backend fishtails so bad i fear losing control. I have to slow down to 30 mph to control the car. I will not drive on any big highways because i can't go over 30 mph. Like other complaints i have lived in mn all my life and had many cars. I have never experienced what i am with this car. They back end has a mind of it's own. If you go to carcomplaints.com…
ODI 10812045
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at any speed over a bump in the road, the vehicle veered to the left or right. In addition, the vehicle would jerk violently and there was an abnormal noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that either the front enlightenment needed to be repaired or the front tires…
ODI 10722330
Suspension · Tires
Last oct. I noticed my tires on the rear of my car were bald .i took it to the dealership to have it looked at they would not do anything with it . So i talked to the owner he agreed to replace them. They checked the alignment said nothing was wrong. Put new tires on ,now one year later tires are bald again. Dealer said they would not do anything for me . Hyundai said they will not do anything. The car has only…
ODI 10654864
Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving down a hill or making a turn at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the front driver side sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed…
ODI 10870392
Suspension
Front axles are loud while driving. Changed to a softer compound tire and made a difference. However, the road noise has become louder at 77,986. Took vehicle to service and they found nothing wrong. This has been going on around 20,000 miles.
ODI 11031377
Suspension
2012 hyundia elantra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle wheel alignment problems. *smd the consumer stated the wheel alignment problem, was causing the rear tires to wear excessively, down to the tread. The consumer stated his daughter lost control of the vehicle in the rain, due to the lack of traction. The consumer was informed there was nothing that could be done, since there was no way to adjust the rear…
ODI 10513173
Suspension
Driving on the highway, went over unevenness in road and rear end swayed left to right. Dealer said it was operating as designed. Scary, *tr
ODI 10644388