2016 Hyundai Elantra problems
Owners have filed 399 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 27.8% of them, far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 7.8%.
Complaints399
Crashes30
Fires6
Injuries22
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 27.8% · 111
Unknown or other 13.5% · 54
Power train 7.8% · 31
Air bags 6.5% · 26
Electrical system 5.5% · 22
Fuel/propulsion system 4.8% · 19
Steering 4.8% · 19
Structure 4.5% · 18
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 22 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Hyundai Elantra in this data, 2016 sits 11th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 102 in the last three years against 150 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 54,128 miles.
In owners' own words
I noticed that my gas mileage was horrible so I took it in and had the oil changed and a tune up done. Then it continued to run bad and then it started shutting off. After like 1 week my engine light came on and I took it to a mechanic and they said my engine needed to be replaced. I took it to the Hyundai dealer and they confirmed the engine was. The worst part about all this is it only had 54,000 miles on it. Engine · reported at 54,128 miles
Vehicle stalls while driving which is very dangerous. All dashboard lights go on prior to stalling. No engine light is on. Knocking sound coming from engine. Dealer states engine needs to be replaced. Car has been serviced regularly despite that Hyundai denies engine replacement. The knocking sound that engine does is common between this model and year but mysteriously there has not been engine recalls. Engine
Have 2016 Elantra with just over 65k miles on it, 2nd owner, performed an oil change every 3k-4k miles. Recently performed an oil change and in the oil was an astonishing amount of medal from the interior of the engine. Classic signs of premature engine failure. The car shakes while itâs in idle at a stop light. Performed a 2nd oil change a few days later, and again CHUNKS of medal debris in the oil. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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