2013 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
- 141
- 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 141 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- ticking noise · 17 records
- needed replaced · 14 records
- engine needed · 13 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- engine light · 9 records
- check engine · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 41 |
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Car chugged and shut off; waited and it started again, but since had ticking noise. Dealer is saying new engine needed; stated hyundai is aware of the engine wearing out prematurely and hyundai is trying to help people out if it is past the warranty by paying 90% of the cost. Hyundai should pay 100% if they are aware that it is a widespread problem. And they say it is going to take 2-4 weeks to repair.
ODI 11308707
Electrical System · Engine
Engine light came on car started to skip took two certified mechanic change spark plugs two condensers engine flush and the engine start rattling engine broke loose now engine is destroyed or after a tuneup. Took back immediately and to a different mechanic for second opinion.
ODI 11291936
Engine
The engine started to make a ticking sound a few weeks ago when the first cold front came in.
ODI 11301190
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Suddenly my car developed a new issue of sudden acceleration while stopped/idle. While my foot is on gas, the car will suddenly jerk forward/rpm increase. However, so far while my foot is on the brake, i haven't moved as far as i can tell but fearful it might happen while driving or it will drive forward even with foot on brake.
ODI 11279092
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I've been driving this vehicle as a secondary owner since 64k miles, it's now at about 71k. I keep up with maintenance regularly, but lately it's developed a bit of a noticeable ticking especially when cold, and idles pretty rough when cold, seems to get better as the vehicle heats up. 3 times, all spaced out by a couple of months i've also experience a refusal to start, trying again usually gets it to start but one…
ODI 11268235
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving the car in heavy traffic when the engine shutdown and was almost run into by several cars behind and beside the car. The cars engine has been determined to be seized up even though there was no warning of either low oil pressure or high engine temp or any engine malfunction indicator. The engine has been regularly maintained. This cold have been a disaster had the driver of the vehicle had not taken…
ODI 11233615
Electrical System · Engine
Around 5pm on july 18th after starting up my parked car with no issues i pulled out of a parallel parking spot and made a left turn through a green arrow at the light. I was driving straight and slowly accelerating to about 30mph. I took my foot of the gas a bit to coast. I went to put my foot back on the gas but before i could within about 10sec the car slowed down and came to a halt in the middle of the road.…
ODI 11233714
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
2015-key won't release from ignition, replaced under warranty. 2017-same issue, cant reproduce issue, not replaced by dealer. 2018-car won't start, battery replaced. 2019-car won't start. Dash lights come on, car clicking but won't start. Jumpstarted car. While driving after jumpstart the radio intermittently went off. Took in for repair and alternator and battery was replaced. Next day while driving, charging…
ODI 11220231
Electrical System · Engine
I drove my 2013 hyundai elantra tuesday evening and parked it at 9pm. Went to start my car to go to work at 730am and it would not start. All of the lights came on, headlights and radio worked the car just would not start. I tried to start it 5 more times, it is push start. I called and had my car towed that evening, the tow guy came and put it in neutral and it started right up. I still had the car towed because i…
ODI 11228733
Engine
2nd owner, regular maintenance on car, no prior check engine light indicating a possible issue. Car just over 100k miles, stopped completely while driving. Hole found in engine block motor, appears to have threw a rod. Engine damaged beyond repair. When taken to hyundai dealership, was not given a formal diagnosis of damage despite asking for cause of engine failure. Simply told new engine needed ranging anywhere…
ODI 11217751
Engine
Hole detected in engine of 6yr old vehicle after abruptly stopping in middle of road
ODI 11208578
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I'm having serious engine problems at only 44k miles including failed ignition coils & sparkplugs-now engine still misfiring & coils going bad one at a time. I'm a single mother & cannot afford engine repairs especially with this low of mileage on the vehicle & after just purchasing it used from carmax in amherst, ny at end of january, 2019. I was told by the repair shop that the ignition coils are defective. Thank…
ODI 11207311
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Takata recall the engine surging, knocking, rpm was going up, and down, then would cause the car to take off from the light like a jet in which almost caused me to get into car wrecks, it would go below 40mph, while rpm would be up at 5 while on the highway then not go forward. The car shakes so bad due to the surging of the transmission
ODI 11209609
Engine
Ticking noise from engine 82000 miles on it. Dealer said around $8000.00 to replace engine. Dealer said even if i showed i've taken care of it hyundai still wont replace the faulty engine. Recall for this exact engine problem in canada why not here in the us? So frustrating being a single parent trying to make ends meet and now having to decide which is better take another loan out for new engine of an upside down…
ODI 11208719
Engine
Went and got an oil change about a month ago. About 2 weeks ago i noticed a ticking/knock in noise coming from the engine while going up small hills or while idoling. I have roughly about 124,000 miles
ODI 11207622
Engine
My 2013 elantra has in the past experienced labored engine issues, and shutting down when applying the brakes, this is a serious issue. At my appointment this month, i will advise the dealership of the issue, as it happened again this week. I still am under warranty for the drive train 100,000k miles, i am hoping this appointment, the dealership will locate the issue and fix the problem.
ODI 11195559
Engine
2013 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated he purchased a vehicle and a couple weeks later was informed it needed a new engine. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not offer any assistance. *js
ODI 11209873
Engine
My engine started making ticking noises and my oil prsssure light came on. Was told i needed a new engine at $6700! I see hundreds of similar complaints. There's only 58000 miles on my car
ODI 11190395
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle has a strange sound when started up in the mornings. Almost like a ticking or small knocking sound. When i put my car in reverse to back up it starts to jerk like it's about to shut off. Also that same jerking occurs while driving on the highway. When my car is at the speed 35 it starts to jerk like it's about to shut off too. It happens all day long between the speeds 35 to 65. When i turn on the ac my…
ODI 11208601
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to key auto center of somersworth (221 nh-108, somersworth, nh 03878) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11184867
Engine
In march 2019 taken in for state inspection. During the inspection, notified that the dog bone mount and lower oil pan leak by service advisor at dealership. . The engine was replaced last august and a leak in the pan occurred. It was covered by 10 year warranty. Parts not available so an order was done. Told this need to be done immediately before any other damage occur. A leak in the oil pan less than a year at…
ODI 11205024
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving at an unknown speed, a ticking noise was heard from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the failure was a design flaw and a known issue. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to a piston flap. The mechanic did not assist. The vehicle…
ODI 11228724
Engine
My 2013 elantra is having trouble starting, it takes several times for the car to start, all i get is a clicking noise, a mechanic had me put the car in neutral and it started, this week, i spent 10 minutes putting the car in park, neutral, and turning the steering wheel for it to start, it was towed a couple years back and the dealer could not "replicate" the issue. About a month ago, i heard a ticking sound in my…
ODI 11195554
Engine
Engine stalled on me. Every time i press the gas pedal it jerks. Sometimes when i start the car it won't start. Also if it takes a while to start it will stall the whole time while driving. I can press on the gas pedal but it will drive like 1 mile per minute. I can hear the engine roaring, but it just won't move. I took it in to hyundai they fixed it, but now my car is starting it again. I recently got on the…
ODI 11183829
Engine
While engaging in nirmal drive, engine (app.75k miles) starting knocking. Firestone refused to work on defective engine and stated that oil was dirty even though recently changed shortly after regular 3k oil change. Took to different mechanic who said there is piston deterioration/ damage along with lifter damage. Engine needs to be replaced.
ODI 11185672