2013 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
- 90
- 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 90 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 9 records
- several times · 7 records
- tried start · 6 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- airbag light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
At 16,000 miles car will simply not turn on again. Aaa has done testing of battery, starter, recharging system and battery drain; all passed. Did some research of complaints and this is the beginning of serious, known electrical problems with these cars (driving themselves off the road, catching fire). Called hyundai and they state no knowledge of any issues. Getting rid of it as soon as possible (after aaa comes…
ODI 10786706
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Update to ticket # 1119161 - 4 separate appts, with,90 plus days accumulated total at a hyunda service center expanding 21 months and 15000 miles. 43 days at current service dept with no update, vehicle continues to stall while driving, electrical malfunctions continue to expand after interior was soaked from a confirmed/repaired defect in sunroof frame. Beyond the ability of service technicians to diagnose,…
ODI 11014828
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2014 hyundai elantra did not start on three separate occasions over the past month. The dash lights and indicators came on but the engine did not crank or make any sound. Eventually after multiple attempts over 10 minutes, the engine started. I am concerned that the car will not start at all and leave me stranded. On one other occasion after starting, the gear shift would not move out of the park position.
ODI 10782466
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
For the sixth time my car wont start.it happens at random times and is very annoying. I am sick of the dealership saying that the car started right up for them or they cant find anything wrong.i have had the battery replaced and it has been fixed for a campaign. All my electric stuff turns on with no problem. Now i am currently missing a day of work that is going to be unpaid.
ODI 10778992
Electrical System
Used key fob to unlock doors, there was no response. Had to use key to unlock doors. Tried to start car and there was no electrical power. No dash lights, no radio, car did not start. Inspected battery cables, no corrosion, not loose. Got in car and it started. This is second time today it has happened.
ODI 10775424
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle will not start despite a charged battery and following proper starting procedures. The vehicle is a push-to-start vehicle. This has happened multiple times. After a time (10-15 minutes), and trying different techniques, it does start. This is an issue with multiple hyundai elantra owners, whether it is push-to-start or keyed ignition.
ODI 10759899
Electrical System
Several times over the past 2 months the vehicle sporadically will not start or turn off. This has happened when pushing the ignition button. It appears to me there is something wrong with the electrical system or the ignition button. I have not taken it to the dealer yet as i wanted to check to see if there were complaints or recalls. Apparently many others are having the same problem.
ODI 10786539
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. Upon starting the vehicle, the ignition was inactive and the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that roadside service was able to start the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle accelerated on its own. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,840.
ODI 10744137
Electrical System · Engine
Car will not start. The immobilizer icon shows up in the dash and both smart key fobs do not work. Called hyundai customer service and could not do anything but refer me to the nearest dealership.. Dealer promised to call back but never did.
ODI 10731912
Electrical System
I was just leaving for work and i tried to start the car, and i turned the key all the light on the dash light up and nothing happen, no sound nothing was turning, i could use the radio and rolls the power windows up and down and i had to remove the key and tried it 2 more times and then it started up with no problems this is the second time this happen and both times i left the car overnight and tried it start it…
ODI 10724784
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car will not start! Everything comes on lights radio n etc. I had my battery check it great. Can't find a solution. I have been out several times and this has happened. I have lost income because of this issue.
ODI 10732994
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over and start the vehicle. The contact had to make several attempts to get the key to turn over in the ignition. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle also hesitated while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery had low voltage and…
ODI 10727033
Electrical System
I went out to start car and it would not start...i tried several times and finally held the key as far a it would go and it cranked. I took it to the hyundai dealer and they kept it over night. They could find nothing wrong with it. Next month same thing happened only this time i could not start it. I called hyundai dealer and they towed the car and kept it for a week. The car started right back up for them and they…
ODI 10744104
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Twice in a month a part my car refused to start both times the hyandai dealer kept the car over night and the next for a week. They could not find what wrong with it. Once the tow guy took it in and put the car in neutral to get it on tow truck....wouldn't you believe it it started right up. The batteries are good and all the electrical items come on .....but no start. My warrant will expire in a couple of hundred…
ODI 10744108
Electrical System · Engine
Car will not start. Everything turns on , radio, lights, bluetooth works, but the engine does not turn over. Has happened multiple times and continues to happen. Have not found a solution yet.
ODI 10732678
Electrical System
My son was driving home from work one morning and he said he began to see a light glow from inside the accessories compartment above the shifter. He stated a couple of seconds later it melted away and flames were coming from the hole. I have not taken it to the dealer yet due to them telling me they are busy and it would be about a week before they could get it in. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10676244
Electrical System · Steering
When reaching 45-50 mph, steering became so loose that it was difficult to stay in my lane. Pulled over to see if there were any apparent problems with the tires, but none were seen. Tried driving again, same problem occurred at about the same speed (noticed it around 40 mph this time). Could not continue trip; had to be towed 50 miles back to indianapolis. Have an appointment with the dealership tomorrow (closed…
ODI 10661142
Electrical System
Car would not start. After a few attempts with holding the key on start position it would start as normal. It was taken to local dealership who state the engine ground wires were corroded. It's a 2013 elantra when asked what caused the corrosion , the dealership stated they didn't know but they have had 8 other vehicles with the same issue this month. I'd be concerned this could become a fire hazard and it cause the…
ODI 10654998
Electrical System
The indicator light continues to go off and on because the door is being indicated as open. It subsequently unlocks the doors and turns the dome lights repeatedly on and off again. This causes a safety concern because i don't know what other car functions turn off if the door is "open". *tr
ODI 10648626
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While turning into a parking spot. My car suddenly jumped and accelerated and slammed into a concrete barrier. The air bag also did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10633607
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I purchased this vehicle in june 2013. I had no complaints until july of 2014, wherein my car picks and chooses when to start. I have looked online and there are many others who seem to have this complaint. I finally gave in on aug. 24, after my car sat for two days because i could not get it to start. I called the hyundai 24 hour roadside and had them tow it to the nearest dealership. The tow truck driver initially…
ODI 10628519
Electrical System
When i was driving my car shut off without warning. This is the 4th time this has happened. I took it back to todd archer hyundai and they looked at and it told me it was the electrical grounds but it just happened again. Please help. Im in the military and i need my car for work. The car is unsafe they won't swap it out. Initially it was a demo car. *tr
ODI 10597834
Electrical System · Steering
First incident happened in april of 2014. Pulling out of my driveway the power steering went out. Called the dealership, made an appointment for the following week to bring my car in and it had only happened once at low speeds. Power steering went out 2 more times during the day, called the dealership back and informed them i was bringing my car in at that moment as i felt unsafe. On my way to the dealership driving…
ODI 10721518
Electrical System · Engine
While driving my vehicle at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled without any apparent reason. I was in the middle lane of a three lane highway. I had to coast over to the side of the highway with no steering or brakes due to the engine failure. Once at the side of the highway, the vehicle re-started immediately and ran normally again for about a week when the same thing happened again, this time on a side…
ODI 10585564
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
This car is equipped with daytime running lights, but there is no way to turn them on without also turning on the parking lights. When the daytime running lights and parking lights are illuminated, the taillights are on and the instrument cluster is dimmed so that it is difficult to read. This creates an unsafe and in some states (california and others) illegal situation if the daytime running lights are turned on.…
ODI 10563151