Hyundai Elantra / 2018
2018 Hyundai Elantra problems
Owners have filed 405 complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 34.3% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 10.6%.
Complaints405
Crashes16
Fires12
Injuries8
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine 34.3% · 139
Unknown or other 13.3% · 54
Electrical system 10.6% · 43
Power train 5.9% · 24
Fuel/propulsion system 4.7% · 19
Exterior lighting 4.0% · 16
Structure 3.7% · 15
Steering 3.7% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 16 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire, 8 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Hyundai Elantra in this data, 2018 sits 10th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 142 in the last three years against 169 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 27,800 miles.
In owners' own words
Got my oil changed 9/10/2020 and it has not ran every since 9/10/20 want stay running check engine light on making a loud noise I have to keep giving it gas to keepit running. So. My stepdad was like is there any oil in it I told him I had just had it changed not even month ago well he check it and it's 2 and half quarts low but how is that it's not even been running in two weeks and I have no leaks smh enj Engine · reported at 93,000 miles
Engine noise became very loud over several days; took to dealership which told me a weld in the exhaust piping system had failed and that the exhaust pipe had broken open. They said it was not safe to drive because of potential for exhaust coming into cabin, ordered the part and gave me a loaner, on 10/2, saying the earliest I could reasonably expect to have my car back would be 10/18. Engine · reported at 6,400 miles
The engine of my 2018 Hyundai Elantra has a rod bearing defect covered under a safety recall. The vehicle has not been repaired yet, and the issue prevents the car from being safely operated. I have incurred towing expenses due to the inability to use the vehicle, and I am concerned about potential engine failure or safety hazards if the defect is not addressed promptly. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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