2012 Hyundai Elantra Service Brakes Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stability control · 8 records
- electronic stability · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Wheels
Takata recall. I bought this car from the original owner in 2016 around the time a recal for it went out and i didn't know until today. My car sometimes takes two times to actually start. I turn key and have to either hold it or stop and do it again. My car hydroplanes extremely easily compared to other vehicles. Normally it is only a second besides the time i rear ended someone with no bad weather then another…
ODI 11223168
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
As i backed out of a parking place and attempted to stop the car in reverse to check the area behind me, the car stalled out completely, the engine stopped and the brakes would not respond and seemed stuck. I put the car back in park and turned it off, then finally on the third try, the engine engaged and i had control of the car, moved back into the parking place and then managed to back out normally and proceed.
ODI 11197216
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall for my hyundai elantra 2012. Found the recall on credit karma. Brakes
ODI 11183574
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that she had to depress the brake pedal with full force to stop the vehicle. In addition, the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to southtowne hyundai riverdale (7665 ga-85, riverdale, ga 30274), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure…
ODI 11191462
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
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
2012 hyundai elantra collision to drivers side door. Drivers side and drivers airbags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11228458
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Well i bought the car used and later found out it had a recall on it.... Sometimes when i press the breaks it seem like it flooding and be pulling to the right and making noises underneath near tires.. It also have a sensor lights on.
ODI 11115645
Service Brakes
I have had a few incidents where my car sudden accelerates when i am not pressing the accelerator.
ODI 11096514
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
My steering is loose and the wheel clunks and rattles. Sometimes it feels like the steering wheel will come right off. I can hit the slightest bump and it will rattle and shake like i ran over a huge pot hole. Also, when i'm driving the car will suddenly slow down and whine like i hit the brakes even when i didn't. I was almost rear-ended when i hit the gas but the car decided it wanted to suddenly slow down a few…
ODI 11075210
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall. When driving up to 40 mph my steering wheel starts making some funny noise and it shakes really bad at the same time.
ODI 11183228
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Occasionally while traveling on the highway - any speed from 50-70 mph - the electronic stability control light will flash, even though there are no adverse conditions. While the light is flashing, i can feel that my left rear brake is applied, causing me to have to correct the course of the car. I do not feel safe in this car anymore. This did not start happening until after i received the recall service associated…
ODI 10955743
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
I just crashed this car yesterday, 01/09/2017 on rt. 724 between birdsboro, pa and gibraltar, pa. I was driving with a 50-55 mph on a [redacted] going to work with almost no traffic. I was driving in a straight line when it happened, i was not even turning.the sky was clear and no distractions. Suddenly, the car wheels went left and right and then all the way to the left taking me to opposite side of the road and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10944231
Service Brakes · Wheels
Both rear calipers were substantially frozen and had to be replaced. Auto has 20,000 miles.
ODI 10925949
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle braked independently and caused the electronic stability control warning indicator to illuminate. After the vehicle was parked, the brakes seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in…
ODI 10919021
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake system failed to engage while driving 50 mph in rainy conditions. The contact crashed into an embankment. The stability control warning light illuminated. The contact suffered injuries to the back and arms that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10850428
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Problem : esc light flashes while driving, some time makes rumbling noise , power loss, feel like car in neutral, steering felt lock, sudden break and creates unsafe condition. Not all symptoms come up same time but one of them while light flashing. Details : 1. First time happened in june/july 2015 contacted dealer. Since dealer cannot replicate they did test drive and felt everything normal. I drove 1 year scarred…
ODI 10883835
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle would sway to the left and the right instead of driving steady. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brakes felt spongy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10853392
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Left tail/brake light is malfunctioning. When the headlights are on, the tail light is on; however, that same light is also the brake light, and when the brake is applied, the light will not illuminate.
ODI 10717833
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle accelerated on it's own, and applying break pressure only slowed vehicle but kept accelerating. Hyundai reports no issues, yet this incident is all over the internet doing searches on hyundai. Hyundai reports no recalls. When car placed in park mode, rpm shot to maximum of 8 and stayed there. When placed car back in drive, car rpm went to 2 and car wants to accelerate fast. Please nhtsa, apply pressure for…
ODI 10705215
Service Brakes
During normal vehicle operation at approx. 45 mph, dry pavement, the vehicle brakes suddenly locked up, causing the vehicle to skid left into oncoming traffic with tires screeching. During the skid into oncoming traffic and a frightening attempt to control the vehicle, the abs light blinked several times then went off. This could have resulted in deadly consequences had i been driving in heavy traffic or on an…
ODI 10605569
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving in dry weather and on normal road conditions when the esc light begin to blink for no apparent reason. I could not accelerate when this occurred, and then the vehicle brakes locked up. Luckily, i was entering onto a on ramp and the vehicle skidded to a stop onto the shoulder. If this would have occurred while traveling at a higher rate of speed it could have been very dangerous. I had the vehicle towed…
ODI 10594823
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
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where they were unable to locate a failure. After experiencing the failure a third time, the technician replaced the brake switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10776629
Service Brakes
Grinding noise when applying brakes in 2012 hyundai elantra after just 22000 miles. Mechanic smooted rotors but said the calipers are not functioning properly and it would happen again. Happened a few months later and in checking online found literally thousands of similar complaints. Most of us are concerned that the brakes can't possibly be functioning properly. In particular i try to leave a great distance just…
ODI 11242579
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