2013 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
- 81
- 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 81 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- feel like · 11 records
- steering wheel · 11 records
- lose control · 10 records
- feels like · 9 records
- several times · 7 records
- small bumps · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 52 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
As with many others, my 2013 elantra likes to kick the back end out over bumps at highway speeds. I passed an accident last weekend on the highway where a 2013 elantra had crashed into the cement barrier just after a bridge on wet roads. My car jumped over the same bump although i was at a lower speed because of the accident and it wasn't as severe as it would have been if i was going faster. It is much worse as the…
ODI 11209635
Suspension
'takata recall' while driving at highway speed if i hit a slight bump or irregularity in the road rear end of car jumps around. On wet or slick roads it is even worse. From the complaints i have read i am not the only one with this problem. Hyundai needs to recall these vehicles and fix this problem before someone loses their life. I noticed an issue with stability while driving on the highway and was unsure as to…
ODI 11164059
Suspension
My car's rear fishtails as i travel over depressions or slight bumps in city roads at any speed (betwee 35 - 50 mph). It is scarily noticeable when i hit a slight bump driving at high speeds on the highway. It doesn't feel like the car is balanced. When driving, i feel like i'm losing control of the car even on sharp curves, which could cause an accident. I took it back to the dealer for a service check 2 days ago…
ODI 11072128
Suspension
When driving over bumps in the road, the entire car shifts/jumps to the side. It is very scary, as i feel like i am going to go into someone else lane or lose control of the vehicle. I am told it is because it has a solid rear axle, and that it is just a "characteristic" of the vehicle, but that does not seem okay.... It's been happening for as long as i can remember, it did not just start happening.
ODI 11045936
Suspension · Wheels
Rear tires go bald prematurely and front tires wear on the inboard side prematurely and the front tire are real prone to side wall bulging. I bought the car with 37,417 miles and it now has 66,388 miles and i've been made to purchase three sets of tires something needs to be done us consumers should not have to be forced into paying for defects like this
ODI 10948102
Steering · Suspension
Rear suspension is unsettling. First off, the car destroys tires in a relatively short time. Second, over bumpy terrain the car's rear shakes back and forth like it's trying to steer itself. Third, when it's icy or slippery and the road surface isn't smooth the rear of the car tries to swing out when one side has grip and the other doesn't.
ODI 10945323
Suspension
From day one the suspension always seemed mushy or soft. When driving over uneven pavement, the car seems to experience lateral gliding or swaying. At highway speed it can feel like you're going to shift into the adjacent lane.
ODI 10927141
Steering · Suspension
My car drives funny over the road and on hill and steering really feels bad like something wrong with the car this is driving in my town. I just brought the car fom the dealer what can i do?
ODI 10925567
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Suspension
1. Airbag light has been turning on. No apparent reason but i was told that if in an accident will not deployed. Since 10/12/2016 2. Suspension is not the greatest, car will swirled sometimes if exceeding 40mph hello i live in puerto rico there is no such thing as 40mph in our roads... 3. Tire sensors are constantly braking. 4. Front headlights seems get humidity when it rains or get too cold. 5. Brakes sometimes do…
ODI 10916464
Suspension
The vehicle fishtales and mishandles on the highway especially at higher speeds 40-60. I have to grip the steering wheel tight to have safe control. At times it is a whiteknuckling experience. I just bought the car 7 weeks ago. The dealer has reassured me on 3 visits to service that it is safe. However there is something defect with this vehicle and i dont feel safe driving it.
ODI 10904453
Engine · Suspension
Owned vehicle for 3 years, have been noticing a few problems with the vehicle that is the result of the poor suspension. The mil came on today hinting to possible sensor issues, the vehicle also constantly shakes and trembles when idle. The core of the problems appears to be the result of poor suspension as the vehicle rocks up and down after hitting any idea speed bump, hill or pothole. It puts drivers at a…
ODI 10851316
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
I have taken my hyundai elantra into red mccombs hyundai in san antonio tx. On i-10 west several times only to be told that there was nothing wrong wit the struts. And they did work on the surging part of the engine but it still surges when speeding up. I was told by firestone that the struts needed to be replaced, and i was told by two different mechanics here in kerrville, tx the same thing but they said i was…
ODI 10849949
Service Brakes · Suspension
I purchased my car in 2015. I was loving this car until i was on wet/bumpy roads. I applied the brakes to stop. The hyundai started making a grinding noise.when i applied the brakes it felt like the brakes was going all the way to the floor. When it is snowing i can't drive the car because the brake gets locked up and makes a lot of noise. This car is dangerous to drive in inclement weather. Also this car suspension…
ODI 10875968
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Suspension
The lights in the inside come on by it self when while driving the dome lights n the other panel light. Suspension under the bottom of the car rattle. Also when stopping the car when it raining it slids
ODI 10864252
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Rear of the vehicle tends to fishtail or sway at speeds above 40 mph while operating on snow covered roads, during rainy road conditions, when the vehicle travels uneven pavement such a steel bridge deck joints. I checked and there were approximately 20 simliar complaints in the first 80 complaints that i looked at. So 25% percent of the first 80 complaints that i looked at for against this car are similar in…
ODI 10788319
Suspension
When i was driving the vehicle in a rainy and windy weather with a speed of 35-40 mph on a highway i realized that the vehicle is sliding on the road! It really slid on the road and the wind pushed the car to the left. I was holding the steering wheel so hard and reduced my speed a little bit. When this happened i remember many other similar moments i had experienced. In fact, whenever there is a little bump in…
ODI 10782948
Steering · Suspension
I just purchased this car about a month ago. I noticed much like numerous complaints similar to mine that when i hit bumps or potholes or uneven roads, it seems to sway. Almost feels like you are losing control. I am starting to think this might be a major issue and might result in serious injury or death. Which in turn may result in major lawsuits. If i were the nhtsa i would seriously open a investigation! Now! Do…
ODI 10782179
Steering · Suspension
While driving my car on uneven roadways the rear of the car likes to fish tail..ie pot holes, rough roads etc.. The front of the car always wants to sway back and forth on any type to road surface as it fells like the car is not connected to the road. Windy days are even worst and passing semi's is just as bad. You consistently have to fight with the steering wheel and it seems to be a unsafe car. We need a recall…
ODI 10789309
Suspension
While driving at speeds between 35-75 the sways side to side. You have to constantly fight the car from the swaying and if there is a bump or uneven pavement it is even worse. If you hit a pothole or bump in the road the rear of the car will jump out and you fill out of control. The steering is like an 1980's vehicle with all the back and forth on the steering wheel. This is the worst driving car i've ever had…
ODI 10748705
Suspension
I drive a 2013 hyundai elantra gls and every time i drive over an uneven surface or bump the rear end fishtails out of control and when it happens on the free way it's either you lose control or risk getting rear ended by braking hyundai refuses to do anything about it they sent us to a mechanic 3 times in 1 month and they keep saying nothing is wrong when clearly something is there is an entire forum about people…
ODI 10749640
Suspension · Wheels
NO SPARE TIRE , NO JACK OR TIRE IRON.
ODI 10816352
Structure · Suspension
I recently purchased this vehicle used at a dealership. As i was driving to work on the interstate i ran over a part of the interstate that was pot holes but filled in. As i ran over the area, my back end started to fish tail. I took the car back to the dealership on 04/18/2015 and i was told that the tire pressure was wrong and that i needed to be aware that my car was considered a sports car and it would handle…
ODI 10713795
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. When traveling over a bump in the road or unleveled land at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle swayed back and forth as if the suspension were unstable. The contact indicated that the failure progressed each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and…
ODI 10706333
Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
When going over any road defects or abnormalities, while driving the car, i have become aware of how the suspension is on this vehicle makes noises, fishtails, and seems to bottom out with any speed bump. Rear wheels seem to lose traction when hitting any type of small hole, crack, or drop in road flatness. Suspension also sways awkwardly with certain turns. Only getting more and more noticeable as the car continues…
ODI 10704445
Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension
This has been an ongoing issue, when hitting any type of bump in the road, the rear of the car feels like it is going to fishtail, worse on wet roads. The abs brakes work and then they don't, the steering will feel loose and then tight. I have noticed there is a lot of complaints about the car feeling like it is going to fishtail or has when hitting bumps and yet, no recall is forced on hyundai. I guess it takes a…
ODI 10726713