2014 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
- 55
- 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 55 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine started · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- started making · 4 records
- several times · 4 records
- engine failure · 4 records
- lost power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My car started making a rattling noise in the engine. It then stalled when i came to a stop. I was on a side street and was able to restart it, but every time i came to a stop or slowed down it would stall. I was lucky i was able to make it to the side of the highway every time it stalled (it stalled several times in the 2 days before i could get it to the mechanic) i made an appointment with a mechanic and they…
ODI 11307810
Engine
Engine failed on interstate at 55mph. A rod had pierced a cylinder leaving engine ruined.
ODI 11308321
Engine
While driving on interstate 8e just before pine valley, in lane one, my vehicle suddenly began making a loud knocking noise. A moment later, the oil light came on, then the engine light and then the car stalled and could not be restarted. Luckily, as soon as the lights came on and the car stalled we were able to make it to the right hand shoulder. Once there we tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so.…
ODI 11286966
Engine
Around 9/14/19, my engine starting rattling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nkof1bpu2e&feature=youtu.be). I had a mechanic look at it, and they observed nothing wrong. So, i wanted a second opinion from hyundai directly and got an appointment for 9/25/19. The engine died on 9/23/19 when i was coming up to a stop sign. I was able to get the engine toed to hyundai and they said the engine failed and would be $7500…
ODI 11300019
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. When the accelerator pedal was engaged, the vehicle hesitated and only accelerated to 20 mph. The vehicle also stalled while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The mechanic cleaned all the sensors; however, the failure was not corrected. The mechanic stated that the throttle body was…
ODI 11243598
Engine
I purchased a 2014 hyundai elantra gt brand new. Admittedly i put a lot of miles on my vehicle and it had 121000 miles. However, i always kept up on my maintenance and always used synthetic oil since the first oil change. After getting an oil change i was about 3 miles from the facility and my car suddenly lost rpm and the speed decreased. I pulled over to the side of the road and turned my vehicle off. No lights…
ODI 11256365
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2014 elantra driving the car in town at slow speeds, usually around 15-25 miles an hour, with rpms at about 1250. First noticed an issue with extremely jerky driving, but added gas and the problem went away, and i thought it was a one-time thing. About a week later, it happened again. I set an appointment to the murdock hyundai of murray utah to solve this issue that was putting my family and my security in risk. On…
ODI 11228287
Engine
ENGINE SEIZED
ODI 11222972
Engine
After driving on the highway the engine started making a significant knocking sound. I pulled over and had the car towed to the dealer. They performed an engine diagnosis and removed the oil pan to find a lot of metal flakes. I was advised not to drive the vehicle (engine would likely seize) and informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle only has 85,000 miles on it, and the repair quotes are…
ODI 11279207
Engine
While driving my 2014 hyundai elantra it started to slow down, and the check engine light came one along with the a flashing oil light. I found it funny because i had just had the oil changed 1 week before. The next thing i knew the car just stopped mid driving in heavy traffic on the freeway.. I had it towed back to the mechanic and they checked everything out and i was told i needed a new engine. I don't see how…
ODI 11220513
Electrical System · Engine
This is now the third time that my car has completely cut off on me while driving and it seems like every time this happens there is always a burning smell coming through the vents. I do not feel safe driving this car at all. Hyundai does not seem to care about their customers at all.
ODI 11195871
Engine
I am the second owner of a 2014 hyundai elantra that now has 72,000 miles on it. After experiencing recent issues within the engine of this vehicle, i took it to dave hallman hyundai in erie, pa where it was determined that the vehicle needed an engine replacement. It was also decided that i would pay the costs of the labor, which totals $2,345. During this experience i have found that hyundai sonatas, sante fes,…
ODI 11196542
Engine
MOTOR JUST STARTED KNOCKING.
ODI 11185534
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost power and made an abnormal ticking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine block needed to be replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.…
ODI 11190971
Engine
The motor started making a clicking noise very faint at first then over time it got louder then the engine light came on we had the car towed to the dealership we purchased the car. We were told that it needed a tear down to determine if the car needed a new engine they did that, then we were told since we were loyal customers had purchased 3 cars from massey and it had 104,000 miles 4 thousand over warranty that…
ODI 11218789
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. While making a right turn at 15 mph, the engine started to stall and hesitated until it ceased. The vehicle was taken to napleton's auto park of urbana (located at [redacted], urbana, il 61802, [redacted]) who stated that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11205366
Engine
While driving the car, the engine would randomly shut off. This happened 3 times while driving and 1 time while stopping. When sitting in park, the oil light stats to flash. After taking it into a dealer, they informed me the engine would need to be replaced. There is only 112,000 miles on a 2014 car. It has had regular oil changes and kept in good condition. This looks to be an issue with the engine hyundai puts in…
Crash reported
ODI 11182826
Engine
Engine knocking started at 60,000 miles. The rods are knocking, and metal shavings found in oil pan.
ODI 11192627
Engine · Unknown Or Other
For a couple of months now my car randomly won't start. After a few tries it finally does. I thought it might be just on colder days but it happens randomly. I changed the battery as per the suggestion of the dealer and it still randomly won't start.
ODI 11179903
Engine
Driving on freeway at approx 70 mph. Care shuts off and goes dark. Managed to pull car over to shoulder. Got out of car and engine compartment was on fire. Was not hurt but car and everything in car burnt and was total loss. Found out after that people have reported about hyundai fire issue's.
Fire reported
ODI 11169921
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer prestige hyundai (768 e chester st, kingston, ny 1240[redacted]) where the contact was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 64,000.
ODI 11144695
Engine
2014 elantra gt manual 6 speed, purchased 8/6/18 with 31,636 miles from a non hyundai dealer in massachusetts. I live in upstate ny. The car came with a 90 day or 3,750 mile dealer warranty, and is still under the factory warranty up to 60,000 miles. I'm the 2nd owner. At approx 34,500 miles, on 10/5/18, while accelerating uphill, the engine began to make a sharp and loud rapping and squealing noise and lost power.…
ODI 11139043
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Takata recall on 9/23/2018, about an hour after a rainstorm (car was garaged during storm) my car was in motion at 40 mph in the left lane on a curve of a southbound interstate exit i275. The car suddenly went sideways, and began fishtailing. I tried to pump the breaks but they were not working. The vehicle then smashed the front side of bumper into the guard rail, and pushed me across two traffic lanes. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11165490
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle fishtailed, struck a guardrail, spun around, and traveled across several lanes of traffic. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 45 minutes. The driver sustained minor neck and back injuries, but no medical attention was received. A police report was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11151699
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
As i was driving my oil light came on, it was flickering on and off then all of a sudden my car just stopped and the check engine, battery, and oil light came on. I took it to the shop the told me it was the battery, so i replaced it. 2 months later the same thing happened and i was told it was the fuel pump, so i replaced the fuel pump, and had the oil changed. Now it's been 3 months and i am having the same issue.…
ODI 11115874