2017 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
- 43
- 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.
What owners report
- engine light · 17 records
- check engine · 9 records
- light came · 7 records
- side road · 6 records
- loss power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
After 86000 km clutch overhaul the engine RPM dips on initial movement and power delivery while shifting is not linear and sudden loss of power or unexpected dip in power is extremely dangerous and the confidence on vehicle is low.
Engine
My vehicle is a 2017 hyundai elantra with 41,000 miles. I am the second owner. On december 3rd, 2019, i was driving vehicle car approximately 60 mph on the highway in traffic. As my foot was pressing on the accelerator, the vehicle began to slow down, and the rpm needle began to bounce around. I pulled my vehicle off to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The engine light was not on. At this point the…
ODI 11288610
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was restarted and functioned normally; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the shaft sensor was replaced twice, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to parkway hyundai ([redacted], santa…
ODI 11277597
Engine
My elantra turned off while i was driving it, within 30 minutes the car turned off 3 freaking times, which almost caused an accident but i managed to turn vehicle on right away and move to the side of the road. No warning lights came on or check engine lights came, thank god i was alone and did not have my 5 year old with me. Hyundai needs to really look into all these problems asap
ODI 11245104
Engine · Unknown Or Other
This is the second time this happened when driving on the road the car started shaking it would not increase in speed taken it to the dealer it was the ignition coil #3 the dealer stated that this is a common problem and might happen again as hyundai will not cover to replace all 4 coils just the bad one that was in may 2019 now it started shaking again this time i was backing up out of a parking spot it is ignition…
ODI 11243661
Engine
There is a check engine light. There is loss of power . Engine does not run properly. Correctly. The dealership can not find a fault code so can not fix it. The car is still under full warranty with premium extended warranty
ODI 11231605
Engine
My engine light came on several times the car starts to act like it's going to stall then the engine light comes on there is like no power to the car a year ago i was driving up a overpass and my car stalled and the engine light came on i seriously could of got killed i want answers to why the engine light and the car starts to break down apparently i feel it's the engine or the power system is failing .
ODI 11223058
Engine · Service Brakes
Since i have had the car from 2017 to now, there has always been an issue with the engine. The car will shake and then slow for a few seconds and the engine light will pop on. The breaks are sometimes very hard. I sometimes have to push harder on them, but then they make a weird noise. It is quite scary.
ODI 11221410
Engine
Engine dies intermittently at various speeds. Rmp's drop, engine light comes on and engine dies. At times there will be a shake from the engine and a loud rumbling sound while the fan was on prior to engine shutting off. Vehicle does restart immediately 90% of the time and drives normal. These episodes happen several times while driving. At one point i had my child in the vehicle, i was entering the interstate and…
ODI 11243887
Engine
My car intermittently begins to idle rough and stall while in drive. The system check in the car normally reveals nothing. On occasion it will give a message regarding the ems. , i took it to the dealership, and ask them to check and they could find nothing wrong. This check was done at approximately 59,000 miles. After the system check at the dealership the automobile stop having stalling problems for a while. The…
ODI 11254375
Electrical System · Engine
Takata recall. I was driving on a highway and tried to speed up, my check engine light came on and the car was not speeding up or slowing down very well. It was slightly shaking. The check engine light turned off and the car was working normal again, but then the car screen started flashing and ended up shutting off.
ODI 11195571
Engine
I have a rear crankshaft seal leak in my car. I brought it to the dealership today, 4/4/19 and was told that it is an issue do to an accident. I did not have an accident that would cause this issue. I was told that now i have to replace the transmission. This car is a 2017 with 27,400 miles. I did not have an accident that would cause this issue.
ODI 11193865
Electrical System · Engine
Engine coils had to be replaced or switched out two times in two weeks. Car stopped in the middle of driving after it was "fixed" the first time. Causing a dangerous situation
ODI 11194085
Engine
I got my elantra brand new! I traded a 2016 shaker challenger...i have had it about 2 years. With less then 80,000 miles on my engine and i have never had any accidents. My engine just shut off while driving. As i try turning it back on, there is a clanging noise from under the hood...car wouldnt accelerate over 35 or so...i limped home having the car shut off at least 4 times within 15 miles. Barely making it home.…
ODI 11279105
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
My car have problem with electric system the brake light fail every 2 weeks. When change the shift to drive to reverse loss the reverse
ODI 11184441
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
1. Low rpm approx 300, rough idle. A/c usage increses the random intermittent occurrence. 40,000 miles when issue was noticed. 2. Relay switch, rapidly turns on and off. Usually at stops and idle. (sound location under hood/ engine compartment.) 32,000 miles when issues was noticed. 3. Passenger side, front occupant seat sensor. Overly sensative, warning for seat belt when no passenger. Cell phone and or weight less…
ODI 11189819
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact powered off the engine while in traffic. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. In addition, while at a traffic light or stop sign, the vehicle would stall and all the warning indicators illuminated.…
ODI 11183249
Engine
The engine started to make a loud ticking/knock when cold. Hyundai will not do anything saying it is "normal". This car has a 2.0 liter nu engine on the atkinson cycle. There were recalls in the past for the nu engine and it looks like there needs to be another one.
ODI 11189844
Engine
34000 miles, equipped with smart key. Key was functioning, allowing entrance and unlock/lock/alarm functionality, but car would not start. Used roadside assistance to have towed to hyundai dealership where they diagnosed the problem as a faulty starter. Vehicle was parked and had previously shown some hesitation with earlier attempts to start.
ODI 11144499
Engine
1.the car while reversing into driveway shook violently and had a complete loss of power. (m.i.l, battery, & oil pressure) light all came on at once. Restarted car managing to get it off the street and it died again within feet. Car was towed to dealership and nothing found. 8/31/18 2. The car 11 days later attempted to shut off while stopped on a elevated highway off ramp. I was forced to make an illegal turn to…
ODI 11266465
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power without warning while driving. The vehicle was able to be coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to team hyundai of bend (2250 ne hwy 20, bend, or 97701, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the lack of oil changes caused the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 11132670
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Bought this car from a dealer ship with 40,000 miles it now has 70,000 miles in between 40k & 70k it's been shaking loss of power no acceleration horrible on fuel .. I've change spark plugs ignition coil mass air flow sensor and still gives me check engine light and still saying p304 which is a misfire in cylinder 4 i just don't know what to do anymore hyundai want a to charge me to take it in diagnosed it and i…
ODI 11289202
Electrical System · Engine
Coils have been replaced to both number 2 and number 3 cylinders and the car does not have 20k on it yet. The symptoms were poor performance, including a feeling like the vehicle was going to stall and the inability to go much over 45 mph. Check engine light came on both times that this happened.
ODI 11130520
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I first experienced the problem 08/14/18 driving home from work on i295n, the check engine light came on and the car didn't want to accelerate. On 08/16/18 the same problem occurred but this time it lasted until i made it late that evening. I took it to hyundai of orange park 08/17/18 here in jacksonville and the problem could not be duplicated. As i was driving to work 08/22/18 my car started doing the same thing…
ODI 11121615
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Engine light came on. Whole engine had to be replaced. Found out engines are dangerous and have exploded. Engines are on back order because of so many elantra needing a new engine. This should be investigated because no one is warning elantra owners about this until the cars break down. I am still without my car since june because engines are on back order until late august/early september.
ODI 11114078