2016 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
- 6
- 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 6 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Hi... I own 11 elantra's. 4-2013, 3-2016, 2-2018, 1-2019, 1-2020. I own a driving school. They all have a problem with burning out light bulbs, headlights ,side markers and tail lights. I am replacing bulbs 2 to 3 times a week. I also had to replace sockets because they melted. The plastic holders for the headlights and the center brake light also melted. I would like to know if there is a remedy for this or one in…
ODI 11302462
Body · Electrical System
Started ascending over a bridge when car started to putter. Then smoke came out of the tailpipe. Power flickered then went off. Was able to coast to the side of the road. Turned off the car and it was smoking. Looked underneath the car and saw dripping fluid then a spark. That is when the car caught on fire.
Fire reported
ODI 11100294
Electrical System · Engine
When car is slowing at intersection, car will shake violently and completely shut down. Once car is put in park and key is taken out, car starts up immediately. Has happened 5 times over the course of 2 weeks. Seems like i have to put more pressure on gas pedal to go even slightly faster.
ODI 11084193
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving the clock will start to flash then the headlights will flash as the radio/clock flashes. If head lights are off the light by gauges will start flashing making a clicking noise, the battery light will sometimes come on and flash also. If i turn the air on the flashing will stop. This has happened about 6 times in the last two weeks. *tr
ODI 10920146
Air Conditioner · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai elantra. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver coasted to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. On another occasion, while driving 55 mph, there was a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner compressor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10884151
Electrical System
Vehicle spontaneously ignited 4/5/2016 @ ~3:45pm (see pictures attached) while parked in a fenced, guarded, private corporation employee parking lot, destroying itself & both vehicles parked on either side of it. 5 months old, 11,000 miles on odometer, only prior services were oil changes at 3k & 10k @ walmart & jiffy-lube.
Fire reported
ODI 10854106