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 · Power Train
This vehicle is under 70,000 miles and has powertrain issues. The car makes a ticking noise when it starts up as well when driving. The car really makes this noise when you try to accelerate up an incline or over 40 mph. It seems to have a difficult time getting to go over 2000 rpm's at times. The car has also cut off multiple times when in d.
ODI 11099040
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
I am the only owner of my 2013 hyundai elantra that i bought brand new. I have had several issues electrical with lighting turning on and off - i thought i was burning through bulbs quickly but i can go over a bump and brake lights or interior lights will start to work again. This has been ongoing. I recently started hearing a loud engine knock which the hyundai dealership told me is normal and would go away once it…
ODI 11101537
Engine
My car started making a ticking noise in engine one day to the next took the car to dealer to dealership they told me it needs a new engine . After looking the problem up there has been many complaints of this problem happening to everyone with a 2011 to 2013 hyundai elantra with a 4cyl engine
ODI 11097734
Engine
Engine experiencing same issues as the 2011-2014 sonatas. There are metal shards in the engine left over from the manufacturing process, as diagnosed by the local hyundai of evansville dealership service center. These metal shards will likely eventually cause my engine to fail, more than likely when the car is on the road as for some reason the engine being hot seems to perpetuate the issue. There is substantial…
ODI 11098020
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle keeps shutting off/ stalling. First dealer claimed it was a yaw rate sensor. Sensor was changed and did not solve issue. It was also experiencing fuel pump problems, gas would leak when filling and gas would not calculate mileage or update. Second dealer did not see a fuel pump problem. Now believes its a ecm problem. They did not want to cover it under warranty.
ODI 11128698
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was idling, a ticking noise was heard underneath the hood without warning. The vehicle was taken to dave hallman hyundai ([redacted] se, erie, pa 16503, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 11093692
Engine
When i was driving my 2013 hyundai elantra in january of 2018 a very distinctive clicking noise started to come from the engine, without any cause. After taking my vehicle to multiple mechanics, the problem was diagnosed as a faulty engine that could not be repaired. I have never had an engine fail on me before and i know that in some cases it can be very dangerous. I was fortunate enough to get my engine replaced…
ODI 11091988
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
1. Engine noise (knocking sound, ticking sound) 2. Air conditioning system failed too early and replaced it around 45,000 miles. 3. Axle boot (left side) grease leaked too early (around 50,000 miles) 4. Inner fender (right side) tore down. Replaced 5. Two bubble tires (we changed the tire eight months ago!) replaced 6. Clicking sound on passenger side door when i changed the gear (50,200 miles) 7. Engine mount…
ODI 11090000
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Prior to the failure, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to ourisman hyundai (2404 crain hwy, bowie, md 20716, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and that the manufacturer would not cover any repairs. The vehicle…
ODI 11092711
Engine · Power Train
When driving vehicle would take to awhile to get to speed city street/highway and making a clicking sound while driving. I took the vehicle to the dealership to diagnosis the problem 3/16/18 found that bottom end of engine making a knocking noise that engine and deteriorated into multiple pieces.at 57041 miles. It took at least two weeks for all the parts for the new engine to arrive,. Four months later 6/5/18…
ODI 11129221
Engine
We are the original owner of our 2013 hyundia elantra. Our car developed a ticking noise around 110,000 miles. We let the car sit for two months while we waited for money to get a diagnostic. The 14 of july 2017 we brought it into the dealer to research the knocking noise and it was returned to us saying there was not a problem. When our mechanic told us we needed a new engine we were confused. On march 6th 2018…
ODI 11098297
Engine
2/23/2018 at highway speed near 70 mph, in spring valley, ca. Making sweeping right turn, engine suddenly stops, coast to road shoulder, engine fails start attempts, tow truck called. At tow impound yard 3 days of engine attempt failed. End of 3rd day impound, tow manager started car, ran okay, but car was towed to dealer to assure engine okay. The dealer found no fault with the vehicle. A consumer reporter…
ODI 11076482
Engine
After an oil change at a hyundai dealer, i did a quick acceleration from the dealership onto a busy road. The car immediately loss almost all power, with heavy white smoke coming out of the rear of the car. I immediately pulled to the side of the road. The car smelled likeke burning oil/a very hot engine. I parked the car and walked back to the dealership. They explained the problem on oil in the intake manifold and…
ODI 11073947
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound in the engine. The vehicle was taken to wilkins hyundai (750 n york rd, elmhurst, il 60126, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the engines being on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11078960
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, there was an abnormal noise from the front of the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to patriot gmc hyundai ([redacted], bartlesville, ok 74006) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11075514
Engine
I purchased a 2013 hyundai elantra as a new vehicle back in november of 2013. I recently decided to upgrade my vehicle to a suv. After purchasing the new vehicle, my intention was to sell my old vehicle (the elantra) to my fiance. Prior to completing the title transfer, i received a recall notice on the elantra and brought it in to to have the recall work done on 2/3/18 (there were 96,631 miles on the car at this…
ODI 11074249
Engine
Car had been making an awful sound, ticking almost for a while... Took it to the garage and it was diagnosed as the engine completely shot. They said there were 12 other elantras at their garage alone waiting to be repaired for the exact same issue. They said certain years they've noticed are being affected, but it doesn't matter the mileage, they're getting cars with even just 20k miles coming in need of a new…
ODI 11080987
Engine
MAKING A NOISE
ODI 11067303
Engine
The engine seized while driving on the highway and the car stalled out.
ODI 11064067
Engine
Takata recall. I went in to find a car. Ran into my hyundai elantra. Ran great did my routine maintenance. Did all my routine checks. Now i'm having to fix or replace my engine do to not covered under warranty. 64,000 miles 2nd owner. I noticed the ticking when i pulled into my driveway with my children and parked, the tick never went away and not one check engine light or oil light came on. Now that this became an…
ODI 11064274
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 55 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off, restarted, and then operated normally. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to fuccillo hyundai (3975 w ridge rd, rochester, ny 14626, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the…
ODI 11111932
Engine
ENGINE HAS A TICKING NOISE
ODI 11084908
Engine
The car died at an intersection in dec 2017 after it just started shaking at a stop light. Eventually i was able to get the car started but it was locked in drive. I took it to a mechanic and the check engine light turned on and replaced the spark plugs; however, the engine had a ticking noise when i picked it up still when i picked it up. I brought it back to the mechanic and i was told it was something inside…
ODI 11098360
Engine
We bought the car used in 2017 from dealership. One month after purchase and less than 1000 miles after purchase, and less than 64000 miles total, the engine needed to be replaced due to oil issues with the cylinders. Adequate oil was in car and dealer insisted that all checks had been performed prior to sale. I have recently read about recalls for other kia and hyundai vehicles due to engine failure problems for…
ODI 11170623
Engine
My 2013 elantra coupe se m/t started makeing a ticking noise while ilding about 55,500 miles, it now has 59,609 miles. Thought it was just because it was getting broke in. I have had reg oil changes. I have read that other people have had the same problem with there engine. It seems to be getting louder now that it has more miles..my coworkers are able to here it now.
ODI 11099927