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
My engine recently developed a loud ticking noise at 78,000 miles. I took it into my local hyundai dealer and they informed me that i needed a new engine and advice me not to drive the car because the engine could seize up. The noise lasted no longer than a week before i took it in. The car was also regularly serviced and i have receipts. The dealership found metal debris in the oil pan but could not diagnose the…
ODI 11184685
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, a rattling noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to andy mohr hyundai (located at [redacted], bloomington, in 47403, [redacted]) where the oil was tested metal shavings were found in the oil. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11183235
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and the engine revved while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to murdock hyundai murray ([redacted], murray, ut 84107, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was…
ODI 11182022
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2013 elantra sedan built in alabama on june 14, 2013, and equipped with a 1.8l engine. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership because it cut off on me while driving in the middle of a canyon, in traffic. The brakes did not work. The cars steering locked up and could not control the car more than to veer it off the road with the forward momentum from coming down a hill. I was told the engine needed to be…
ODI 11182039
Engine
Takata recall engine has ticking noise which has been diagnosed as a manufacturing issue and still isn't recalled when a ton of these exact same cars are having the exact same issue.
ODI 11191435
Engine
Started hearing a ticking noise in the engine once it turned cold. Would hear the noise when i started up the car from a stationary position and noise would accelerate as i pressed on the gas and decrease as i slowed down. Took to a hyundai dealership and was told that there were metal shavings probably from the rod bearings in the engine. Told i would need a new engine and provided a cost of $8,000.
ODI 11182879
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, a ticking noise was heard under the hood. The noise grew louder when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler hyundai (located at [redacted], springfield, oh 45504, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the pistons failed and metal shavings were in the oil. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11183129
Engine
Engine ticking noise. Dealer said metal shavings in engine and pistons knocking. They said need new engine. Had regular oil changes and service.
ODI 11204949
Engine
ENGINE MAKING TICKING & KNOCKING SOUNDS.
ODI 11187258
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
Intermittent engine light illumination. Happens only after the "vehicle check in progress". Car has started to run rough both while accelerating and at a stop. Acts like it will shut off. Having to put the car in neutral and pat the gas to keep it running. There is a tsb for this issue but no active recall. Constant run around at the service centers. They say its normal for it to run rough. Also the rubber steering…
ODI 11155347
Engine
Vehicle's engine making a tapping noise from under hood on passenger side when engine was started. Noise increased with acceleration. Vehicle was taken to a certified master mechanic . Mechanic was able to duplicate concern. Vehicle has only 78096 miles. Master mechanic determined the vehicle needs new engine and recognized that this issue should not occur on a vehicle with such low mileage. Mechanic recommended…
ODI 11152137
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact heard an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine. Occasionally, the engine revved and would seize momentarily before the contact could drive off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.
ODI 11155171
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Timing chain is damaged and car is only 5 years old and have kept up with the maintenance
ODI 11139555
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
ODI 11141204
Engine
I was on my way back from co to mn. As i entered lusk, wy, a strange "clunking" noise started to arise from the engine and shortly after the vehicle stopped accelerating. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off waited a couple minutes and then turned it back on. I was no longer able to drive or put the car in reverse. I towed the vehicle to a hyundai dealership. The dealership report stated that they were "able to…
ODI 11218937
Engine
While driving home from work the check engine light turned on. I drive eight miles with it on. It didn't make any sound or anything that concerned me, aside from the light. Parked it at home and went to get a code reader. Tried to start it and it wouldn't start. Had to flat bed it to a repair shop and they said the engine needed replaced. I only have 114k miles. Kept up on maintenance. Had it in a month prior for…
ODI 11118252
Engine
Clicking noise in the engine. Delawr said engine need to be replaced due to metal shavings in the engine.
ODI 11174341
Engine
A knocking noise from the engine that increases in frequency as the engine rpm increases. Reduced power and/or hesitation and vibration. In motion the knocking comes from the engine and when stopped it hesitation and vibrate
ODI 11182692
Body · Engine
Hyundai replaced my 2013 elantra's engine (68k miles) as a "goodwill gesture" due to a flaw in the original engine which wasn't allowing enough oil to get to the engine. Two days after the engine replacement the car died while being driven in which they suspected it be a fuel pump issue. After resolving that suspected issue the car again shut off while in motion during the test drive and caught fire while the car…
Fire reported
ODI 11112279
Engine
Engine failure after 33,000 miles. Hyundai states it will takes 6 to 8 months to fix. All of these engines are on back order. The 100,000 mile warranty does not mean anything if you cant get parts. My dealer has 40 elantras waiting for engines. Just guess how many they are waiting for nation wide.
ODI 11112583
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Possible crankshaft sensor failure. Car will not start properly or stalls after starting and shifting gears.happens every few months. New battery, spark plugs and tune up completed july 2018.no alternator/starter issues noted after mechanical testing.
ODI 11139152
Engine
Engine ticking noise. Dealer said metal shavings in engine and piston knocking. They said need new engine. Had tegular oil changes abd services.
ODI 11190151
Engine
Takara recall i live in trinidad and tobago i have an elantra 2013 the car jerks when slowing down acceralating and sometimes while driving. Mileage 88,000km. This can cause a fatal accident at times the gears slam in while changing hyundai should address this issue as it is life threatening i don't feel safe driving. Can hyundai please assist.
ODI 11104109
Engine
My car started developing a ticking/knocking noise from the engine at startup- specially cold startup. The noise seems to go away after the engine is sufficiently warmed up- like driving 5-6 minutes on cold days and a minute on warm ones. Recently, i have started experiencing shudders in the drivetrain-- these feel like sudden motions, like the engine is trying to stall. Went to the dealer, and he said everything is…
ODI 11103676
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car has 63,300 miles on it. I bought it used in december 2017, six months and my mechanic is telling me it is the engine and it needs to be replaced. When i bought the car it had a ticking sound, very low. I thought once it idled and i start driving it would go away. I was driving on the freeway recently and my car would not go over 60 mph. The rpm would not go past 2.5. When i exited the freeway, and stopped at…
ODI 11105348