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 daughter purchased car feb/2015 from a dealer car had 69245 miles on it drove may have missed one oil change in between that time and now the motor has a loud ticking inside and it has been suggested by dealer it needs a new motor. I driven older cars a lot longer and missed a scheduled oil change and car is still running with no motor issues of course that was a chevrolet. The new cars wont last at all if you…
ODI 10851226
Engine · Power Train
My engine started making ticking noises around 75000, took car in for 75000 mile maintenance and asked service department to check for noise and car acceleration problems. Tech later told me its normal and nothing they can find wrong with car. Now i see from looking on the internet its a common problem but now my car is out of warranty. I also went in before my warranty ended to have the 100000 mile maintenance…
ODI 11187137
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the engine made a loud ticking noise. The vehicle was taken to jim click hyundai auto mall (700 w auto mall dr, tucson, az 85705, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 11094123
Engine
My 2013 elantra's engine recently stalled and now needs to be replaced, and the underlying problem as explained to me by the hyundai service dept. Sounds extremely similar to the problems that led to the recent sonata recall. Here's what happened: i was sitting at a stoplight when i heard a strange clicking/knocking noise from the engine. The vehicle began to have a very rough idle, shaking noticeably. The engine…
ODI 10808282
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I own a hyundai 2013 elantra and i have had several issues with this car. The car has several times refused to start and the break pad gets stuck and i can't move the car out of park. I've had to call the tow truck several times and the only way to make the car start again is to manually shift it into neutral. This is a huge safety hazard, the car almost ran over me, once when i didnt apply the emergency break on…
Crash reported
ODI 10788686
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have owned my car for a little over 3 years now. I started having problems with my fob not unlocking my car. I would had to press the unlock button several times to unlock. Then i also started having problems with not being able to turn on my car(with the push start) because the brake pedal was really stiff. I had to press hard on the brake in order to successfully turn on my car. Recently i've had a check engine…
ODI 10788066
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
Body · Engine
The accident happened on a saturday around 1pm. I was heading home when i approached a intersection when a lady coming from a street on the right side was coming out and even though she had a stop sign she fail to fully stop and me having no time to react i hit the middle of the car (t-bone her).
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10810164
Engine
The car seems to idle more than it should, considering it is a 2013. I have felt it idling heavily at dead stops waiting at a red light, in which i will inch up and the idling stops. I've noticed this after only about 5k miles on the car. I bought the car new. There is also a whining build-up sound when i have a cold start. I turn on the engine and hear a slight whine for about 4-5secs. It didn't do this in the very…
ODI 10778436
Engine · Service Brakes
Brakes: at 36k, i had to change the brake pads which may not be uncommon, however, it was the back brakes. The front brakes had more than half the life left on it and the back brakes were almost bare. Engine: in summer (july?) of 2013, i came out from work, after a full day of the car sitting out in the sun (approximately 85 weather), i attempted to turn the engine and it continued to turn, but not would not ignite/…
ODI 10778430
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
They is movement in the emergency brake and a thopping when you let up off the brake. Flashers freeze when its cold.
ODI 11067405
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 · 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
Engine
My 2013 elantra started making a tapping noise so i took it to the service department. It seems my 3 year old vehicle needs a new engine. That was almost three weeks ago and i am still waiting. Neither my dealer nor hyundai can give me and eta as to when the car will be repaired. This wait is unacceptable and from what i gather from the service manager and the posts on this site, i am not alone. My respect for…
ODI 10714372
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 hyundai elantra had an accident due to unintended acceleration. Was pulling onto my parking spot, when the car just accelerated by itself, causing me to crash into my building. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10702695
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a used 2013 hyundai elantra with 29,802 miles on it on october 6, 2014. By february 2015 i started hearing a tapping noise from under the hood and a noise when i pressed the gas pedal which stopped when i took my foot off the gas pedal. I took it to a hyundai dealership in february 2015 and it was determined i needed my engine replaced. Hyundai agreed to replace it under factory warranty. I had 32,500 i…
ODI 10692742
Engine
My job requires me to drive a lot. Lately, about once a month now, my car will not start. It takes a 2-3 attempts before it will turnover. I literally does not make a sound but the lights and indicators come on. I have 2013 elantra gt 5 door. I started noticing this at about 30k miles. I now have over 50k miles. This has only been this year that i've been experiencing this problem. I just don't want it to eventually…
ODI 10785894
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
As others have mentioned, i have had both problems starting the vehicle (the car could not be started on two occasions so far, despite having adequate fuel and a charged battery), and with the rear of the car swinging out when traveling over a bump or on slippery road conditions (even at speeds as low as 35 mph, there is a noticeable kick from the rear of the vehicle, which has worsened with time). For both cases,…
ODI 10668362
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While exiting the highway and decelerating from approximately 60-35 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 15 mph on its own. The vehicle was towed to shaffer hyundai where it was diagnosed that the throttle bar failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting an odor of burning oil. While driving…
Fire reported
ODI 10993695
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Exterior Lighting
My wife was driving the car. It was a dark road in the night. Perhaps she didn't see the stop sign and crashed into a vehicle coming from right hand side, going in the same direction my wife was going. My wife crashed the other vehicle from behind. It was serious crash in which the entire front portion of the car is damaged. But the air bags did not come out. My wife had her head hit the steering wheel and had an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10639325
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Unable to move the car out of park. The electrical worked (radio, windows). I insert the key and turn but the car wont turn over (start). I have to use the shift lock release to start the car. The problem occurs intermittently and there is no pattern.
ODI 10625733
Engine · Suspension
On my way to work i was exiting the highway and i hit a bump. I was taken by surprise as what felt like the rear of the car bounced up abnormally and lurch toward the guard rail. The handling on rough surfaces is awful. This could lead to an accident. I just bought this car used and the engine is noisy which i am told this is the timing chain. I never had a car like this in my long life. The handling really worries…
ODI 10614781