2007 HYUNDAI Elantra Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
36 complaints
BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS HAVE SUDDENLY BROKEN AND FALLEN DOWN EITHER COMPLETELY OR PARTIALLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, OBSTRUCTING LINE OF VISION AND BECOMING UNUSABLE. THE BREAK OCCURRED AT THE SAME LOCATION ON BOTH SUN VISORS - THE PLASTIC ROD BROKE JUST ABOVE WHERE THE VISOR IS SCREW MOUNTED ONTO THE CEILING OF THE CAR.
Aug 02, 2017
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE AND KEPT FALLING DOWN. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANTED $278 JUST FOR THE PART AND SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE EXTRA FOR INSTALLING. THIS WAS WAY TOO COSTLY, SO I TRIED TAPING UP THE SUN VISOR, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK AS THE TAPE KEPT GIVING AWAY AND THE SUN VISOR FALLING WOULD INTERFERE WITH MY VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INSTALLED A USED SUN VISOR AT THE COST OF $117. THE VERY NEXT WEEK THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AND FELL DOWN IN EXACTLY THE SAME MANNER AS THE DRIVERS SIDE (THAT I HAD REPAIRED THE WEEK BEFORE). I DECIDED TO DO AN ONLINE SEARCH FOR A REPLACEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR AND EVERYWHERE I LOOKED I FOUND PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HYUNDAI SUN VISORS NOT ONLY MY 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA BUT OTHER YEARS MODELS OF HYUNDAI AND MODELS. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE AS THE SUN VISOR KEEPS FALLING DOWN IN YOUR LINE OF VISIBILITY AND INTERFERES WITH YOUR ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD CLEARLY AND IT CLEARLY IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND I ONLY HAVE 72000 MOLES ON MY VEHICLE. THE INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE FALLING APART ESPECIALLY SOMETHING LIKE THIS, WITHOUT TOUCHING IT OR MOVING THE SUN VISOR IT JUST FALLS AND WILL NOT STAY UP.
Oct 10, 2016
VISORS RIGHT AND LEFT SUDDENLY FELL DOWN AND OBSCUREDVISION. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION SUN WAS BLINDING, BUT WAS CLOSE TO HOME.
Aug 29, 2016
THE SUN VISOR ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID NOT BREAK OFF COMPLETELY, BUT HUNG LOW, OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW. I TRIED TO PUSH IT BACK IT UP AND IT WOULD NOT STAY FOR LONG AND CONTINUED TO FALL AS I WAS DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AS IT CONTINUES TO FALL UNEXPECTEDLY AND OBSTRUCT MY VIEW. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD TO NOT HAVE A SUN VISOR AS IT SERVES A CRITICAL PURPOSE IN ENSURING VISIBILITY. THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE IN A SIMILAR MANNER SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, HOWEVER THAT IS NOT AS IMPACTFUL AS IT DOES NOT CORRECTLY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD AND VISIBILITY DEFICIENCY WHILE DRIVING. THE COST TO REPAIR IS NEARLY $300.
Jun 14, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON A NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD AND THE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN IN FRONT OF MY VIEW. I HAVE TRIED TO SHOVE IT BACK INTO PLACE, BUT IT WILL NOT STAY FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES. THIS IS IMPEDING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD AND MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR A FEW MONTHS AGO.
May 15, 2016
+ 31 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
29 complaints
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS INJURED DUE TO THE FACT THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.
Oct 27, 2017
MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OFF, SO I LOOKED INTO IT AND IT CAN CAUSE THE BAGS TO DEPLOY AT ANY GIVEN TIME OR NOT AT ALL. THIS IS VERY UNSETTLING, AND NOT SAFE. PLEASE RECALL THIS.
Feb 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,330.
Feb 06, 2017
IT EXPLODED FOR NO REASON
Jan 15, 2017
AIRBAG RECALL CHECK- TO SEE IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL.
Apr 16, 2016
+ 24 more complaints for this component
STEERING
28 complaints
Power assist light appeared in dash causing car to go in manual steering and extremely difficult to turn car, pulled over restarted vehicle light went off and power assist steering started working than happened two more times took car to dealer. Was told maybee steering column may need to be replaced 2 to 3000$, Called Hyundai customer service they said Hyundai would repair and gave me info to call warranty dept who informed me that my vehicle was over 10 years old and not covered and informed me that customer care dept.did not know what they are doing. ( they admitted that there was a problem with this vehicle and steering recalls were done, I am the original owner of this vehicle they confirmed this from there records and I never received any notice of any recall. This vehicle has only 70000 miles. Hyundai should help me with repairs) the car is still at the dealer who is still trying to get me some help.
Feb 23, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE EPS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING LOST POWER. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX HYUNDAI (616-942-5000, LOCATED AT 4141 28TH STREET SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: 15-01-019-1 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000.
Dec 03, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM CRACKED NEAR THE BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOB WAKELY FLEET REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL ARM FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 09/01/17*LJ UPDATED 09/05/2017*JS
Jul 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED WHILE MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
May 22, 2017
STEERING WHEEL START MAKING A NOISE AND BECOMES HARD TO STEER DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR COMING OUT OF A HIGHWAY TURNING INTO A CITY STREET. *TR
Dec 30, 2016
+ 23 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
17 complaints
THE SUN VISORS SPONTANEOUSLY DROP OUT AND THEN SWING FREELY CAUSING OBVIOUS ACCIDENT RISK. I FINALLY HAD TO REMOVE THEM BOTH FOR SAFETY REASONS. THIS SEEMS TO BE WIDELY REPORTED AND SEEMS TO BE DANGEROUS ENOUGH TO WARRANT A RECALL BUT I HAVE NOT SEEN THIS HAPPEN. *TR
Apr 11, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK. I CAN PUSH IT UP, BUT IT WON'T STAY UP. ABOUT A WEEK OR TWO LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR ALSO FELL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD!!! *JS
Feb 24, 2015
THE SUN VISOR ESPECIALLY DRIVER SIDE DROPPED SUDDENLY WHILE I DROVE ON THE ROAD. WHEN THE SUN VISOR DROPPED, I DROVE ON THE HIGHWAY THAT CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT DANGER FOR DRIVING SAFETY. I EVEN CONTACTED WITH MANUFACTURER, HYUNDAI BUT THEY DENIED FREE REPLACEMENT OF THE BROKEN SUN VISOR. THEY TOLD ME SUN VISOR WAS NOT ONLY A TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT PARTS BUT IT DID NOT ALSO COVER BY WARRANTY. I RESEARCHED SIMILAR ISSUES I HAVE AND A LOT OF USERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM OF BROKEN SUN VISOR THAT MAY CAUSE POTENTIAL DANGER OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE. THE SUN VISOR IS STILL WORKING ORDER WHEREAS ONLY HOLDING PARTS BROKE WITHOUT FORCE. IT NEEDS TO RECALL FOR THIS SUN VISOR PROBLEM BECAUSE IT MAY HARM BOTH SAFETY FOR A DRIVER AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE OF AUTOMOBILE. P.S. I WENT TO LOCAL HYUNDAI PARTS AND SERVICES TO REPLACE THIS BROKEN SUN VISOR BUT THEY QUOTED ME A REPLACEMENT $150 FOR PARTS AND AROUND $30 FOR LABOR. IT IS TOO PRICEY THAT MOST OF GENERAL DRIVERS DO NOT EXPECT TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT. SHOULD RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS LIKE THIS BROKEN SUN VISOR. *TR
Aug 15, 2014
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FLOPPED DOWN. AS IT WAS ATTACHED BY WIRES TO LIGHT THE MIRROR, IT DANGLED IN THE WAY. SO, WITH ONE HAND I KEPT IT OUT OF MY WAY SO I COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE AND PULL OVER TO SAFETY. THE VISOR BROKE FROM WITHIN THE BALL JOINT THAT LETS IT ROTATE DOWN AND TO THE SIDE. NOTHING I COULD DO WOULD HOLD IT IN PLACE, DUCT TAPE, VELCRO, ETC..., SO I HAD TO CUT THE WIRES AND REMOVE THE VISOR SO I COULD DRIVE. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED TWO WEEKS LATER TO MY PASSENGER SIDE VISOR. I HAD TO REMOVE IT TOO. NOW TO GET ONE VISOR REPLACED IT WOULD COST ME $150.00 OF WHICH I COULD NOT, AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD SINCE IT HAPPENED. I AM DRIVING AROUND IN A CAR THAT DOES NOT HAVE SUN VISORS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHERE THE SUN SHINES LONG AND HARD. *TR
Jul 14, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR AND SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AND WAS LEFT HANGING BY THE WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE VANITY LIGHT. IT WAS VERY DISTRACTING. I'M JUST GLAD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT FREEWAY SPEED. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER IN MESQUITE, TX. BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE MILEAGE WAS LOW ENOUGH. BUT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I KNOW FROM BROWSING THE INTERNET THAT THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD ACROSS THE ENTIRE LINE OF HYUNDAI VEHICLES. AND $200 TO REPLACE THE SUN VISOR IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR SUCH A SIMPLE PART THAT WAS BADLY DESIGNED. IT IS A SIMPLE ROD GOING INTO THE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT BREAKS. THE ENTIRE SUN VISOR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THIS SIMPLE PIECE. THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE A REPLACEMENT PART JUST FOR THE MOUNTING AND LEAVE THE REST OF THE EXISTING SUN VISOR REUSABLE. BECAUSE OF THE WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM I THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD HAVE DONE A RECALL. THANK YOU. *TR
Jul 12, 2014
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
15 complaints
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear Upper Rearward Control Arms How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Part rusted out and broke causing severe vehicle control issues while driving specifically at higher speeds. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NA Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NO Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO50
Sep 22, 2023
Rear subframe rotted away and not the driver rear tire is leaning and car is not drivable
Aug 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheel support fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The dealer informed the contact that the control arms, cross members, and under-bolt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Jun 27, 2022
2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RUST ON REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN UNDER COATING SPRAY APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPRAY WAS NOT APPLIED PROPERLY. THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE TRAIL ARM BROKE OFF.
Jun 01, 2022
I felt as if I couldn’t control the car on the road, making a noise especially when hit the slightest bump. I had someone follow me to repair station to drop off the car. The mechanic said there was a lot of rust on frame crossbars, one place totally broke off. He said to check with Hyundai about the rust of the frame and not to drive the car. It is frightening to know that the frame parts rusted and broke like that. I have never had that happen to a car before. It is not safe to drive and when I called Hyundai they said there were no recalls with rust and frame breakage in my car. Other Hyundai’s were recalled for this very thing, I’m confused why mine has not been recalled for this safety issue.
Sep 30, 2021
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaints
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE THAT MY ABS MODULE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THIS FIRE COULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY. I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE TODAY, APRIL 7, 2020. I HAVE CALLED THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS IN MY PITTSBURGH AREA. THE WEXFORD SITE CANNOT SERVE ME UNTIL MAY 18 BECAUSE THEY HAVE ONLY RECEIVED 5 RECALL PARTS FROM HYUNDAI. THE SOUTH HILLS SITE DOES NOT HAVE ANY PARTS AT ALL. HYUNDAI IS FAILING TO EQUIP LOCATIONS WITH NECESSARY PARTS TO ADDRESS THIS RECALL. THEREFORE I AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER HYUNDAI CAR OWNERS ARE AT RISK OF A FIRE THAT COULD DEVELOP AND NO WAY TO PREVENT, AS THE FIRE COULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. *TR
Apr 07, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED HOWEVER, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID CONCLUDE THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CABLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FIRE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Oct 22, 2013
VENT FAN (WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE DEFROSTER DURING WINTER) STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMERS WILL BE OUT OF POCKET TO FIX THIS OR WILL BE LEFT FORCING TO DRIVE IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS WITH FOGGY WINDOWS. IF THERE IS A PATTERN HERE, PLEASE HAVE HYUNDAI ISSUE A RECALL. THANKS. *TR
Jul 21, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VEER INTO THE RIGHT LANE. IN ADDITION, THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND TOWED FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Jun 28, 2013
OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN. HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES, FOR ABOUT THE PAST WEEK. YESTERDAY WHEN I PARKED THE CAR, I PUT IN NEUTRAL PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE HAD SMALL FIRE, FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED OUT TO MY HOUSE NO INJURIES. I WAS SURE TO GET OUT OF CAR QUICKLY IN CASE TURNED OUT TO BE HUGE FIRE. NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED GETTING LOOKED AT TOMORROW, NEED IT TOWED CAR FILLS UP WITH SMOKE AND YOU CAN PEEK IN AT THE WIRING AND WAS A SMALL FLAME THIS TIME. IF I TURN THE KEY ON THIS HAPPENS. UNOPERATABLE, AS OF NOW. THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS PEOPLE COULD BE GETTING HURT. *TR
Mar 13, 2012
+ 8 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
10 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for an alignment, the contact was made aware of excessive corrosion on the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the alignment could not be completed due to corrosion on the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Nov 09, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who informed the contact the subframe had fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Mar 21, 2023
PASSENGER VISOR FAILED A FEW MONTHS AGO. DRIVER VISOR FAILED SHORTLY AFTER (AROUND 60,000 MILES). THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH HYUNDAI'S MANUFACTURED AFTER 2007. DEALER WOULD CHARGE $176 PER VISOR, BUT ABSORB THE COST OF INSTALLATION. ONE PASSENGER BANGED HER HEAD WHEN GETTING IN THE CAR. DRIVER'S VISOR HAS FALLEN ON MY HEAD SEVERAL TIMES -- A HAZARD IN MY OPINION.
Sep 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND, AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT A PIECE OF METAL AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WERE DRAGGING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,823.
Apr 22, 2015
THE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THREE DOOR HANDLES. *TR
Aug 17, 2014
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V113000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,544.
Jul 28, 2021
THE CAR IS OUR EXTRA CAR SO IT DOESN'T GET DRIVEN THAT MUCH. THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WAS PULLED OVER AND NOTIFIED THE BREAK LIGHTS AREN'T COMING ON. MY MECHANIC DETERMINED IT THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL BUT MY CAR ITS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. OBVIOUSLY FROM ALL THE COMPLAINTS I SEE ONLINE THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED.
Jun 27, 2018
THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING PROPERLY THEN ONE DAY THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. ALL OTHER VEHICLE COMPONENTS WORK AS INTENDED INCLUDING THE NIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS. I PUT IN NEW FUSES AND REPLACED THE BREAK LIGHTS BUT THE ISSUE REMAINS. ALL THREE BRAKE LIGHTS (LEFT, RIGHT, TOP CENTER) DO NOT WORK.
Feb 15, 2018
I SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT NOT WITH MY VIN#? I WENT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY TESTED MY BRAKE LIGHTS AND NONE OF THEM WORKED?
May 13, 2017
MY 2007 ELANTRA IS (LIKE ALL OF THESE OTHER COMPLAINTS EXPERIENCING A BREAK LIGHT THAT IS CHRONICALLY GOING OUT, EVEN AFTER GETTING THE STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACED AND BEFORE THAT MULTIPLE LIGHT BULBS. AFTER GETTING THE SWITCH REPLACED, I WAS NOTIFIED 2 MONTHS-ISH LATER THAT MY BREAK LIGHT IS NOT ALLUMINATING. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THAT WAS NOT SHOWING UP AS A RECALL, EVEN THOUGH I KEEP FIND IT IN SERVICE CAMPAIGN #110 WHICH SAYS IT CAN CAUSE A CRASH. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING THING FOR YEARS. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME I GET IT FIXED IT WORKS FOR A SHORT TIME AND THE NEXT TIME I GET AN OIL CHANGE THEY TELL ME MY BREAK LIGHT IS OUT.
Aug 03, 2016
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
Over two weeks ago, I contacted Rick Case Hyundai in Plantation, FL, via the web and tried to schedule a recall service. The website came back stating there was no recall for my VIN. I went to the NHTSA website and put in my VIN, and it stated there was one recall for that VIN. I am not sure which website is wrong, but since then, all Rick Case has been interested in is selling me a car. The service department completely ignored my inquiry, and the sales department has been responding ever since. On top of that, they have been blatantly ignoring my emails in their attempt to sell me a car. This is not my industry, so I will not speculate who could be wrong. I am saying that someone should have reached out to me and at least tried to help instead of sending me emails to help me buy a new car. I have several screenshots that I have attached.
Aug 25, 2023
ABS and BREAK lights have come on 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA that my daughter is driving. The local technician informed me that Hyundai vehicles have problems with ABS module breaking down and that there is a risk of catching fire. He suggested that I should contact NHTSA and Hyundai immediately for the recall and replacement of ABS module. While I have been parking the car outside my house away from structures until the recall repair is authorized and complete, I am afraid for my daughter to drive the vehicle.
Aug 14, 2022
Problem is associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000. This is for the ABS braking system catching fire. The recall partially addressed the issue, but not fully. The manufacturer installed a fix that addresses the issue while the car is turned off, however the problem still exists while the vehicle is powered on. Shortly after starting the vehicle and driving approximately 3 miles, smoke started billowing out from under the hood and side of the car. The ABS light came on at the same time. The braking function was impaired and sporadic. The vehicle was stopped, turned off and the smoking subsided. After about 15 minutes the vehicle was able to make it back to the owners residence, but the ABS light remained on. Later, the ABS pump was removed, revealing a hole burned in the back of the unit. Repairs were performed by the owner, consisting of replacing the ABS pump with a salvage part, replacing two ABS fuses and bleeding the brake system. After repairs the warning lights are off and the vehicle performs as normal. No inspections have been done by any mechanics or others. The vehicle easily could have caught fire and lead to an accident had the issue occurred outside a residential area traveling at higher speed.
Aug 04, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS AND PARK BRAKE SENSOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY HYUNDAI GREENBRIAR (1499 S. MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE VA) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Apr 16, 2020
THE BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. THE THREE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. THIS WAS A COMMON REPAIR ON OTHER MODEL YEARS OF THE HYUNDAI ELANTRA. 2007 SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE EXISTING RECALL. (RECALL CAMPAIGNS 110 AND 113.)
Aug 08, 2016
+ 2 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
I have the current vehicle for a few months and its been working quite finr, there suddenly been a transmission problem, i have seen a few reviews of users of the same listed vehicle to have same problem. Kindly investigate and look into this, as a concerned customer. i like hyundai but its important to have this issues resolved for safety reasons.
Jan 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after parking and attempting to restart the engine smoke was present coming from under the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and discovered flames were present coming from within the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report and police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 176,000.
Oct 27, 2021
COLD CAR CATCHES ON FIRE TOTAL LOST. WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY
Feb 25, 2017
SUN VISORS HAVE A DEFECTIVE PART WHICH BRAKES AT THE MOUNT AND THEN FALLS DOWN INTO VISION AREA AND CREATES A HAZARD. THE PROBLEM IS WHERE THE SUN VISOR IS THE ROD THAT MOUNTS INTO THE BRACKET IS MOLDED IN PLASTIC THAT IS FLANGES SO IT WILL STAY IN THE BRACKET. THE FLANGE BREAKS ALLOWING THE SUN VISOR TO FALL AND WILL NOT HOLD INTO POSITION. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSES NOT ONLY A DISTRACTION BUT A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT ACTUALLY CAN TEMPORARILY BLOCK THE PATH OF VIEW.
Oct 03, 2015
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER SITTING OFF FOR 5 HOURS. FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT FIRE ORIGINATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO INDICATION OF ARSON. PROBABLE CAUSE OF FIRE ELECTRICAL WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS AND WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. NO RECALLS ISSUED FOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. NO PREVIOUS OWNER. *TR
Oct 21, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON AROUND 137K MIKE'S. TOOK TO GET TESTED AT DEALERSHIP. SAID BAD SEAT BUCKLES ON DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES. 147 TO TEST IT AND 500 TO FIX. FOUND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER ALREADY REPLACED BUCKLES 5 YEARS AGO. CALLED HYUNDAI DIRECTLY AND THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR REPORTS ONLINE.
Jun 26, 2019
RAN INTO THE REAR END OF A STOPPED VEHICLE AT OR ABOUT 25MPH - STRAIGHT. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELT STOP DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING DRIVER'S CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL.
Jan 08, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000. ..UPDATED 08/11/14 *BF THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE SEAT BELT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 8-26-14
Jun 13, 2014
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALL REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V143000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V179000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) THAT WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN THAT HAD TO BE PERFORMED. THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BUCKLE, STATED IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE PLATINUM 100,000 MILE WARRANTY AND STATED THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $700 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. MILEAGE OF FAILURE 70,110. *TR
Nov 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,341. *TR
Jun 27, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Jun 07, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Jan 16, 2013
ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 23, 2012, I WAS PARKING MY 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, AS USUAL, AND FELT THE CAR SLOWING DOWN AT FIRST; BUT THEN, JUST AS I WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY GOT REALLY LOUD AND THE CAR VIOLENTLY LURCHED FORWARD VERY FAST. IT JUMPED OVER THE PARKING STOP, THEN COLLIDED WITH A 2-FOOT HIGH CONCRETE WALL THAT WAS ONLY ABOUT 18" OR SO PAST THE PARKING STOP (IT WAS A BARRIER SEPARATING THAT PARKING LOT FROM AN ADJACENT ONE). LUCKILY FOR ME, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND SO I ONLY HAD A FEW BRUISES. THE CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. EVEN THOUGH IT'S TOO LATE FOR MY CAR, I REALLY WISH HYUNDAI WOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT. SINCE I WAS IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, IF THAT CONCRETE BARRIER HAD NOT BEEN THERE TO STOP MY CAR, IT COULD HAVE ENDED UP MUCH WORSE - I COULD HAVE CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLES OR EVEN HIT A PEDESTRIAN. IT REALLY SCARES ME WHEN I THINK ABOUT WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. *TR
Jul 11, 2012
I REARENDED SOMEONE IN MAY DESPITE THE FACT THAT I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. I HAD MY FOOT COMPLETELY DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT, BUT STILL, MY CAR HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF ME WITH INCREDIBLE FORCE. I THOUGHT THAT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND PUSHED INTO THIS CAR BUT WHEN WE PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT, THERE WERE NO SCRATCHES OR ANYTHING ON THE BACK OF MY CAR. IT CAME DOWN TO BEING MY FAULT SINCE THERE WAS NO-ONE ELSE AND I COULDN'T PROVE THAT MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THEN, TODAY, AS I WAS REACHING DOWN TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK, IN A PARKING LOT WHERE I WAS, AGAIN, COMPLETELY STOPPED, MY CAR REPEATED THE FORCEFUL THRUST FORWARD. THIS TIME THERE WAS NO CAR INFRONT OF ME, THANK GOODNESS, BUT MY CAR HIT AND BOUNCED OFF OF THE CONCRETE CURB IN THE PARKING LOT RESULTING IN ME GETTING A HEADACHE FROM THE FORCE. AGAIN, I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AND MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD LIKE I WAS REARENDED. I KNOW THAT THE INCIDENT IN MAY WAS NOT BECAUSE I HAD TAKEN MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE BUT THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY CAR AND NOW THAT IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN, I KNOW I'M RIGHT. ONCE, IT HAPPENED TO HAPPEN WHEN I WAS BEHIND A CAR AND THEN TODAY IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, BUT I'M SCARED OF WHAT MAY HAPPEN IF THERE IS SOMEONE ELSE INFRONT OF ME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO GET HURT BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY CAR, SO THIS IS MY LAST HOPE OF GETTING SOMEONE TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF BUT I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE NEXT TIME WILL BE AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO GET HURT FROM IT. *TR
Oct 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT HAD A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA RENTAL. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE AND TWO OTHER VEHICLES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IS NOW IN THE POSSESSION OF AVIS CAR RENTAL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,000. UPDATED 08/14/07. *JB
Jul 23, 2007
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the driver's side front control arm fractured. Additionally, the contact noticed that the undercarriage was rusted. The contact was able to pull into a parking spot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the arm to the steering wheel was rusted and had cracked. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Oct 10, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS ROTTED AND THERE WAS FRAME CORROSION ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE FRAME. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO RIVERHEAD HYUNDAI (1800 OLD COUNTRY RD, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901, (631) 369-0600) AND WAS ADVISED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Mar 14, 2018
REAR SUB FRAME ROTTED AND BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE IS A RECALL FOR FRONT END CORROSION. CALLED HYUNDAI AND WAS TOLD TOUGH LUCK. *TR
Jan 23, 2017
THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER ROTTED WHERE THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT AND BROKE FREE. THE CONTROL ARM THEN FELL DOWN AND THE ENTIRE REAR TIRE AND SUSPENSION WAS DRAGGED UNDERNEATH THE REAR END OF THE CAR. THE METAL THAT THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IS VERY THIN AND THE ONLY THING UNDER THE CAR THAT IS NOT UNDERCOATED IS THAT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER. IF THIS PART BROKE FREE AT 55MPH I MAY NOT HAVE SURVIVED THE CRASH. IT BROKE FREE AS I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, MORE THAN LIKELY FROM THE TWIST OF THE TURN. *TR
Feb 14, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized and made abnormal noises. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 84,443.
Sep 14, 2021
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON START UP OF THE VEHICLE, HER BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION UPON DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL; THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED BACK INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. AS THE VEHICLE WAS OFF, A WHITE COLOR SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE ABS SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND SAW THAT THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE ABS HAD BEGAN TO MELT; THEREFORE, HE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND FUSES. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE SERVICED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED HER FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH A REPRESENTATIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Apr 05, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STOP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK WAS DISABLED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V122000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Feb 22, 2012
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES TWICE SINCE PURCHASE. RUSTED LAST REPAIR HAD ONLY 5000MILES BEFORE IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. MARCH 16, 2009 WITH 22,038 MILES FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH ROTOR RESURFACING IN CHICAGO. DECEMBER 20, 2010 WITH 27,269 MILES BRAKES REPLACED AGAIN SEVERE RUST.
Jan 02, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
MY STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED. THE NHTSA SITE SHOWS THAT THERE IS A RECALL HAVING TO DO WITH MY YEAR AND MODEL FOR THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND OR ASSEMBLY. MINE FAILED, BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT MY SPECIFIC VIN IT IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. WELL THE PROBLEM IS WIDER THAN REPORTED OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE THE PROOF IS MY SWITCH FAILED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM THE CAR HAD BEEN ON THE DRIVEWAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN. THE FAILURE MANIFESTED ITSELF RANDOMLY WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT IN USE AND HAD NOT BEEN IN USE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN ON GOING, BUT I MIGHT NOT HAVE NOTICE.
Jul 29, 2017
TOOK HYUNDAI ELANTRA FOR RECALL REPAIR IN 2011, ONE OF THE REPAIRS SCHEDULED WAS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. WAS APPROACHED IN TRAFFIC YESTERDAY BY A HELPFUL, CONCERNED DRIVER WHO SAID THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT COMING ON. GRATEFUL FOR THAT PERSON, WHO MAY HAVE SAVED OUR LIVES. NOT GRATEFUL TO THE DEALER WHO OFFERED ZERO ASSISTANCE - ONLY AN OVERPRICED DIAGNOSTIC FEE PLUS STANDARD PARTS AND LABOR COST. THIS WAS AFTER I HAD ALREADY DETERMINED THE SWITCH WAS THE EXACT PROBLEM. RATHER THAN FORK OVER $120 FOR AN UNNECESSARY DIAGNOSIS, I BOUGHT THE PART ELSEWHERE FOR $12 AND INSTALLED IT IN NO TIME, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM AN 11YR OLD. BOTTOM LINE: THE STOP LAMP SWITCH NOT WORKING IN 2014 AFTER A 2011 RECALL SERVICE MEANS EITHER 1) BURNS HYUNDAI IN MARLTON NJ DIDN'T ACTUALLY REPLACE THE SWITCH THEY SAID THEY REPLACED OR 2) THEY FEEL OK ABOUT PUTTING CUSTOMERS AT RISK OF DEATH BY INSTALLING A CRITICAL PART THAT ONLY LASTS 3 YEARS. NEITHER SITUATION IS ETHICAL. *TR
Oct 04, 2014
IN SEPTEMBER 2012, FRIEND TOLD ME MY LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT WAS OUT. UPON INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WORKED AND DID NOT WORK. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE MY CONCERN. SO THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I HAVE RECENTLY SEEN THE PROBLEM AGAIN. NOW, I'VE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTING. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, I SEE THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED IN APRIL 2013. WHY AM I ONLY BEING NOTIFIED NOW?? ESPECIALLY WHEN I BROUGHT THE ISSUE TO THEIR ATTENTION 6 MONTHS EARLIER AND THEY HAVE RECORD OF IT IN THE DEALER'S DATABASE?? *TR
Feb 21, 2014
A FRIEND DRIVING BEHIND ME NOTICED MY BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING WHEN APPROACHING A RED LIGHT. WHEN WE PARKED WE TESTED THEM AND NONE OF THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WORK. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG MY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING BUT IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE CONSIDERING I DRIVE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN A CITY DAILY. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL (CAMPAIGN 09V122000) THAT I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED TO INCLUDE THE 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA THAT I DRIVE, BUT IT APPEARS THAT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS NOT INCLUDED (YET). I AM ALSO BOTHERED THAT I HAD TO DO ALL THIS RESEARCH. WHEN THE CAR DEALERSHIP AND THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE ENTERED MY VIN, THIS RECALL DOESN'T EVEN SHOW UP AS A POSSIBLE INCLUSION. I UNDERSTAND MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL BUT CONSIDERING OTHER VEHICLES OF MY MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THIS PARTICULAR RECALL, I WOULD HAVE HOPED THAT IT WOULD RED FLAG OTHER VEHICLES THAT COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE. OR AT THE VERY LEAST, WHEN A RECALL DOES OCCUR, OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES SHOULD BE INFORMED IN AN EFFORT FOR THOSE OWNERS TO WATCH OUT FOR THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE. *TR
Nov 19, 2012
POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that during warm temperatures, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear and then remained in first gear. The contact stated that the RPM fluctuated, and the engine revved. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 241,000.
May 02, 2025
I AM REPORTING A SERIOUS MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IN THIS VEHICLE ON JUNE 05, 2013, WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE EARLY THAT MORNING AS THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN "DRIVE" MODE, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS "FROZEN" AND REFUSED TO MOVE TO "PARK" TO ENABLE HER TO SHUT OFF THE MOTOR AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT TO "REVERSE" OR TO ANY OTHER GEAR! SHE TURNED THE KEY ONE NOTCH TO TRY TO FIND A WAY TO RELEASE THE TRANSMISSION; THE CAR "JUMPED" THE PARKING CURB AND COLLIDED ABOUT 4 FEET FORWARD WITH A TREE, HEAVILY DAMAGING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY WIFE WAS NOT INJURED; HOWEVER, THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS EXTENSIVE! THIS WAS A SERIOUS MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION, AND WE CONTINUE TO BE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAD NO NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE VEHICLE AND ITS OPERATION PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT AND NOTHING SINCE THE INCIDENT.
Jun 24, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR STALLING WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 35 TO 40 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS WIRES, AND THE CYLINDER. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION AFTER THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN THE GEAR WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSIS OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A REPORT 3973939 WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Jul 07, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
NHTSA Recall Number20V061000 Recall has not been fixed by the local dealer in Ocala Florida. I scheduled to come in and have this addressed and sat in the lobby for hours before being told I would receive a call to come back when the parts were in stock. It has been since September 9, 2021 that I made my appointment to address open recalls.
Jan 31, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PARKED HER VEHICLE AT HOME FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND A NEIGHBOR INFORMED HER OF A FIRE IN THE FRONT ENDUNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER NHTSA NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS MOST LIKELY ELECTRICAL SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN FOR OVER AN HOUR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Dec 23, 2020
BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. THIS MODEL WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL FOR A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT THE HYUNDAI INFORMS ME MINE IS NOT INCLUDED. I SUSPECT IT MAY BE THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Mar 19, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL REPAIR, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ
Jan 19, 2016
MY AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. IT TOOK THEM OVER TWO HOURS TO FIND THE PROBLEM: THE ENTIRE FLOOR HARNESS IS CORRODED FROM SOME SORT OF "MELTDOWN" AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. COST = $4800. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW IN THE VEHICLE AND HYUNDAI SHOULD REPLACE THE FLOOR HARNESS AS A GOODWILL WARRANTY ISSUE. THERE IS NO WAY A 6 YEAR OLD CAR WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON IT SHOULD BE EXPERIENCING THIS KIND OF PROBLEM! THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS RIGHT NOW I AM FORCED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH AIR BAGS NON-FUNCTIONAL. *TR
Jul 04, 2014
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CONSISTENTLY ON IN 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPORTED THAT THE WIRING HAD BEEN SHORTED OUT BY SOFT DRINK SPILLING INTO THE CONSOLE FROM THE CUP HOLDERS AND SHORTING OUT THE WIRING HARNESS, DISABLING THE AIR BAGS. THERE ARE NO WARNING STICKERS ON THE CONSOLE WARNING OF THE RISK OF LEAKAGE FROM THE CUPHOLDER INTO THE CONSOLE AND NO WARNING TO THIS EFFECT IN THE OWNER?S MANUAL. WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND OWNER CAUTIONED BY TECHNICIAN AND SERVICE MANAGER ON DANGER OF LIQUID SEEPING FROM CUP HOLDER INTO CONSOLE AND RECOMMENDED NOT USING CONSOLE CUP HOLDERS BUT ONES IN BACK SEAT INSTEAD. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET RESULTED IN DISCOVERY THAT THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM HAD RESULTED IN A NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION RECALL OF THE 2001 - 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRAS REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF A PROTECTIVE COVER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED IN THE 2007 ELANTRA AND A DESIGN FLAW STILL EXISTS SUCH THAT A MINOR SPILL FROM THE CUP HOLDER INSTALLED ON THE CONSOLE CAN SHORT OUT THE WIRING MAKING THE AIRBAG INOPERABLE AND PUTTING THE PASSENGERS AT RISK AND RESULTED IN AT LEAST ONE DEATH PRIOR TO THE EARLIER RECALL. (HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/NEWS04/2008/03/NHTSA_HYUNDAI.HTML). *TR
Aug 13, 2009
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
WHILE CITY DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR SWIVEL BRACKET BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. WORSE WHEN THE VISOR CONNECTOR BROKE IT WAS SUDDEN AND BLOCKED VISIBILITY. NOW THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AND KEEPS FALLING INTO THE DRIVERS FIELD OF VISION WITHOUT WARNING . ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR. AFTER LOOKING AT THE VISOR HOUSING THE ONLY TRUE FIX IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE VISOR. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP THEY AGREE THE ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE BOTH VISORS WHICH WILL COST $170 EACH. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS NO USER ERROR CAUSED THE BROKEN VISORS AND UNEXPECTEDLY BLOCKS DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Jan 04, 2016
VISOR ARM BROKE AND VISOR CANNOT BE RETURNED TO FOLDED POSITION, AFFECTING VISIBILITY.
Nov 08, 2015
BROKEN DRIVER SIDE VISOR CREATING A DRIVING HAZARD WHEN IT KEPT KEEPS FALLING DOWN OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS LINE OF SIGHT. VERY FLIMSY PLASTIC AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO EASILY REPAIR IT... I HAVE SINCE REMOVED THE VISOR ENTIRELY AND IT IS STILL A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUN. COST TO REPLACE IS $200+ WHICH IS INSANE FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD MUCH STRONGER. SAME ISSUE WITH THE 2007 SONATA AND I SUSPECT THE SAME PART/DURABILITY APPLIES TO THE 2007 ELANTRA SINCE I'VE HEARD MANY OF THE SAME ISSUES. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE VISORS FOR THE 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA! *TR
Feb 01, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. 2ND INCIDENT WAS WHILE DRIVING APPX. 45MPH IT SHUT OFF, ON OR ABOUT 29 OCT.2013. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID, THIS WAS 1NOV. 2013, GOT THE CAR BACK ON 6 NOV. 2013. 3RD TIME WAS 16 NOV. 2013 WHILE EXITING THE INTERSTATE IT SHUT OFF ON THE RAMP. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER ON 17 NOV. 2013. GOT CAR BACK ON 19 NOV.2013. 4TH TIME WAS 27 NOV. 2013, SHUT OFF WHILE RUNNING IN PARK, RESTARTED AND SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE TRYING TO LEAVE PARKING LOT. TOOK BACK TO DEALER ON 29 NOV. 2013 AND GOT IT BACK 9 JAN.2014. THEY INSTALLED A BATTERY. 5TH TIME WAS 7 FEB 2014, SHUT OFF WHILE PULLING OFF AT A RED LIGHT AND AGAIN A HALF MILE FURTHER PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK BACK TO THE DEALER ON 17 FEB. 2013 AND GOT IT BACK 20 FEB 2013. EACH TIME, DEALER SAYS COULD NOT DUPLICATE CONCERN AND OR COULD NOT GET A CODE. *TR
Mar 20, 2014
ON JULY 13, 2009 I LEFT MY 2007 ELANTRA ON TO RUN IN SOMEWHERE, WHEN I CAME BACK TO MY CAR IT HAD DIED. I THOUGHT THAT I HAD JUST TURNED THE KEY OFF BEFORE I GOT OUT OF MY CAR WITHOUT THINKING AND DIDN'T WORRY ABOUT IT. I CONTINUED DRIVING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS WITH NO PROBLEMS. WHEN I WAS LEAVING WORK I TURNED MY CAR ON AND IT DIED SO I TURNED IT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS AND BACK ON PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT INTO THE STREET AND IT DIED AGAIN. I TURNED IT OFF AND ON AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE. THE NEXT DAY I HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL I WAS ON MY LUNCH BREAK. I WAS DRIVING BACK TO WORK AND WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND MY CAR DIED AGAIN, I TURNED IF OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND IT IMMEDIATELY DIED SO I TURNED IT OFF AND ON AGAIN AND THEN IT WAS FINE. THE NEXT DAY (JULY 15, 2009) I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. AFTER 2 DAYS IN THE SHOP THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND HAD NO IDEA WHY IT WAS DYING. SO I PICKED IT UP YESTERDAY AND SO FAR HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM BUT I AM WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING MY CAR NOW. I WAS LUCKY THAT IT WAS ONLY DYING WHEN I WAS IDLING BUT WHO KNOWS NEXT TIME IT COULD DIE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH! *TR
Jul 18, 2009
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. AT ONE POINT, I WAS COASTING AND THE CAR STALLED, TURNED OFF. I COASTED OFF THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, WAITED FOR A FEW SECONDS AND RESTARTED THE CAR. IN WEEKS PAST, I HAD NOTICED THE CAR SPUTTERING AND ROCKING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS ON MY COMMUTE HOME. *TR
Jun 12, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 complaints
CAR CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WAS ABLE TO RESTART BUT I FEAR THAT THIS WILL OCCUR AGAIN. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A NEAR BY CAR REPAIR SHOP, NOT HYUNDIA BECAUSE I FEAR THE CAR MIGHT TURN OFF AGAIN ON THE EXPRESS WAY TO HYUNDIA. THE MASTER MECHANIC HOOKED UP MY CAR TO THE DIAGNOSTICS AND IT IS A FUEL PUMPISSUE. WITH SO LITTLE MILES THIS IS CONCERNING. *TT
Sep 16, 2011
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2007 STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND AT A STOP. ONCE IT HAPPENS THE CAR STALLS EACH TIME PUT INTO DRIVE (FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL). SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE SO AFTER GASOLINE FILL-UP. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM OR REPAIR.*TR
Aug 13, 2008
2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA - I RECENTLY SAW ON THE NATIONAL NEWS THAT THERE IS CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE 2007 - 2008 ELANTRA DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL PUMP STALLING IN TRAFFIC. I WANT TO REPORT THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO US ABOUT 60 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE AUTOMOBILE. MY WIFE WAS NEARLY CREAMED ON THE INTERSTATE BY A SEMI-TRUCK WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST DIED. *TR
Jul 24, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED TOTALED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE LATER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND SUSPECTED THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE RECALL FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Feb 23, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE VEHICLE OWNER HIS STEPSON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE STEPSON'S VEHICLE A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHOM EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS BURNT. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN HYUNDAI DEALER IN ORLANDO, FL AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO REACH A LIVE AGENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
May 19, 2020
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
IT TIGHTEN UP ON MY CHILD AND WOULDNT RELEASE I HAD TO CUT IT
Feb 10, 2017
PASS SEAT BELT STICKS. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNLATCH SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A HYUNDAI DEALER THEY JERKED ON SEATBELT IT AND IT UNLATCHED, THEN STATED THEY COULD DO NOTHING ELSE. THIS BELT JUST UNLATCHES WHEN YOU PULL IT. *TR
Oct 09, 2008
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR PIECE THAT CONNECTED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE VISORS TO THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE VISORS COULD NOT BE USED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE PIECE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.. . .. .UPDATED 07/21/15 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE SUN VISOR FELL INTO HIS LINE OF VISION. HE COULDN'T REMOVE IT OR PUT IT BACK UP. HE HAD TO HOLD IT IN THE UP POSITION UNTIL HE COULD GET HOME AND TAKE IT DOWN WITH A SCREW DRIVER. UPDATED 07/30/15*JB ...UPDATED 08/20/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, HE WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH HIS WIFE. SHE GENTLY PULLED DOWN THE PASSENGER SUN VISOR AND THE CLIP THAT HELD THE VISOR IN THE RETAINING BRACKET SWIVEL BROKE AND COULD NOT BE RE-ATTACHED OR PUT BACK IN THE UP POSITION. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, IT WAS TWO MONTHS LATER. THE CONSUMER GENTLY PULLED THE VISOR DOWN IN THE FORWARD POSITION AND HEARD A CRACK. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE HIS HAND, TO HOLD THE VISOR UP. UPDATED 09/01/15*JB
Jun 22, 2015
SUN VISORS WON'T STAY UP, I LIVE IN LAS VEGAS WHERE IT IS EXTREMELY HOT & SUNNY. THE VISOR WON'T STAY IN PLACE SO I CAN'T PLACE IT IN A POSITION WHERE I CAN SEE AROUND IT AND IT WON'T HOLD A WINDOW VISOR IN PLACE TO KEEP THE SUN OUT OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. *TR
May 30, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
WHEN DRIVING HOME ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED BESIDE MY WIFE AND INDICATED THAT WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT NONE OF HER BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OPERATIONAL. UPON MY WIFE ARRIVING AT HOME I HAD ALL THE FUSES TESTED AND REPLACED, HAD BULBS REPLACED, BUT STILL NO BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE REAR OF CAR INCLUDING THE REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT. CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #13V113000/CAMPAIGN #110 IN REGARDS TO EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. HYUNDAI REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE INDICATING THAT MY VIN MANUFACTURE DATE OF MID-2006 ELIMINATED MY VEHICLE FROM THE RECALL. I INFORMED HYUNDAI THAT A 2007 MODEL CAR HAD TO BE MANUFACTURED IN 2006. THE CASE MANAGER, [XXX] OF HYUNDAI (REFUSED TO GIVE LAST NAME) GAVE ME CASE NUMBER [XXX] AND INFORMED ME THAT HYUNDAI WOULD NOT REPAIR THE CAR OR HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE PRODUCTION DATE. NONE OF THE WEB SITES I INVESTIGATED IN REGARDS TO THIS RECALL INDICATE THAT A VEHICLE MUST MEET A SPECIFIC PRODUCTION DATE, ONLY THE MODEL YEAR, WHICH MINE DOES 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. HYUNDAI DOES NOT INDICATE ANYWHERE IN PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO RECALLS THAT VEHICLES MUST MEET SPECIFIC PRODUCTION CRITERIA. HYUNDAI HAS DENIED MY REQUEST TO REPAIR THE SPECIFIC PART INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AND [XXX] INFORMED ME THAT HE WAS NOT WILLING TO ENTERTAIN REVIEWING ANY OF MY DOCUMENTATION INVOLVING THIS RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 25, 2015
MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME IS AS THE HYUNDAI RECALL CAMPAIGN 110. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURE BEFORE THE DATES IN THE CAMPAIGN BY APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS BUT FALLS IN THE SAME MODEL YEAR AS OTHER CARS IN THE CAMPAIGN. HERE IS A LINK TO CAMPAIGN HTTPS://WWW.HYUNDAIUSA.COM/CAMPAIGN110. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND THEY REFUSE TO TAKE CARE OF THIS EVEN THOUGH I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAMPAIGN PROBABLY NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO COVER ALL 2007 VEHICLES. SOMETHING LIKE BRAKE LIGHTS SHOULD NOT FAIL AND CREATES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Sep 22, 2014
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I was driving and I felt my car sputter and lunge forward slightly. Then my car lost power and when I pressed down on the accelerator it would not give out any power. The battery light came on and the car would not start after pulling over.
Jul 04, 2025
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Unknown
May 20, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
UNKNOWN the cars transmission after running for a bit feels like it slips out and will not lock in and shift, leading to higher rpm I run at 2500 to go 45 miles per hour, I also only get 4.3 miles per gallon it says on the dash.
Aug 26, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
On 2/3/2023 I started my vehicle like normal drove approximately 2 miles to the store , during the drive my the vehicle was accelerating uncontrollably, more than I was driving normally. I then hit the brakes and it did slow down . Upon arriving to my destination I then tried to park my vehicle and applied the brakes and my vehicle kept accelerating and moving I then placed the car in reverse which stopped the motion. I then placed the car back in drive and went home . Then car still was accelerating uncontrollably so I kept my hand over the emergency brake for emergency use if needed . Upon arriving home the engine light came on
Feb 06, 2023
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WASN'T ON A MAIN ROAD WAS COMING DOWN A DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A NOISE THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS BUILT UP SNOW BUT THE CAR JUST FELL APART THE TRAILING ARM/ CROSS MEMBER CAME RIGHT OFF THE CAR HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO MY HOME
Mar 16, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Feb 01, 2021
STEERING,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
ON DECEMBER 5TH, 2020 AT APPROXIMATLY 0645AM I WAS DRIVING MY ELANTRA WITHOUT AND IISSUES OR PRE-INDICATORS THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. I WAS ON A BUSY ROAD THAT IS TRAVELED ALL TIMES OF THE DAY, GETTING ON INTERSTATE 270 IN COLUMBUS HEADED WEST. I ESTIMATE (PICTURE INCLUDED FROM ACCIDENT SITE AND WHERE THE FREEWAY STARTED) ABOUT 1000 FEET UNTIL I MERGE ONTO THE WELL TRAVELED HIGHWAY. IWHEN I I COMPLETED MY SLIGHT TURN ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PATICULAR ON RAMP, I LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, MY CAR WENT IN TWO CIRCLES. MY STEERING DID NOT WORK AS WELL AS MY BRAKES. I WOULD LIKE TO ALSO NOTE THAT THIS PATICULAR ON RAMP ALSO HAS STEADY, FAST MOVING TRAFFIC FROM ANOTHER STREET MERGING TOGETHER BEFORE WW ALL GET ON THE HIGHWAY. TWO CARS AND A TRACTOR TRAILOR WERE ABLE TO AVOID ME. I AM CONVINCED THAT ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD HIMSELF WAS I NOT SERIOUSLY HURT OR MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME. MY ONLY MEANS TO STOP WAS FIANNLLY THE GUARDRAIL. I ALSO THANK GOD FOR THIS GUARD RAIL BECAIUSE THERE IS A STEEP EMBANKMENT WITH A BODY OF WATER AT THE BOTTOM. I ESTIMATE AT THE TIME OF COLLISON I WAS APPROACHING AT LEAST 40 MPH. MY HEAD HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. NO BLEEDING, JUST STUNNED. (NOBODY STOPPED BTW). WHEN I WAS ABLE TO COLLECT MY THOUGHTS AND CALL SOMEONE. I WAS ABLE TO CALL MY FRIEND FOR A RIDE. HE WAS SHOCKED WHEN HE ARRIVED THAT I WAS OKAY. HE WANTED TO GO TO THE ER BECAUSE OF THE GOOSE EGG ON MY NOGGIN BUT DURING A PANDEMIC I THINK I'LL WAIT. HE CALLS AAA FOR ME AND WE GET THE CAR TOWED BACK TO MY HOME. IT WILL NEVER BE DRIVABLE AGAIN BUT IN MY STATE OF SHOCK IT WAS MY MOST PLAUSIBLE OPTION. UPON, INSPECTING THE CAR, THE TIRE ROD SNAPPED CLEAN OFF THE WHEEL.
Dec 06, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS LATER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V06100 (SERVICE BRAKES) REGARDING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
Apr 07, 2020
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
SOME TIME BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 12:00 AM AND 4:00 AM ON 2/1/2020, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON IT'S OWN (IT WAS PARKED AND OFF) AND BADLY BURNED OUR GARAGE/HOME CAUSING EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE AND INTERIOR OF OUR HOME.
Feb 19, 2020
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY RIGHT FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY CAME OFF THE FRAME. AFTER TAKING IT TO A HYUNDAI MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT MY FRAME WAS CORRODED AND THAT CAUSED MY AXLE TO DISLOCATE. I ASKED IF THE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER THE TT1 CAMPAIGN AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS ONLY FOR PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AND DID NOT COVER REPAIRS.
Mar 01, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE IGNITION IS NO GOOD AND, THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND, HE TOOK FUSES OUT BEFORE THEY COULD GET THE CAR TO SHUT OFF. THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION BUT THE FLASHER LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND THE THE SPOTTER AND THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE ME THE AUTOMATIC PART OF THE KEY. UNABLE TO START CAR.
Feb 26, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY CAR SPONTANEOUSLY CATCH FIRE ON ITS OWN. THE CAR PARKED ON MY FRONT YARD FOR AT LEAST 3 HOURS. IT WENT AFLAME, THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. EVERY THING CAUGHT ON HOME SECURITY CAMERA.
Nov 30, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
SOLICITO DE FAVOR ME AYUDEN A REALIZAR EN MI VEHICULO LA APLICACION DEL RECALL 11V143000 Y 11V179000, INTENTO COMUNICARME CON EL DISTRIBUIDOR HYUNDAI PERO NO TENGO RESPUESTA.
Nov 20, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING VERY SLOWLY ON COLLEGE CAMPUS LOOKING FOR PARKING SPACE AS I HAVE DONE EVERY TIME I GO TO THE OFFICE FOR 45 YEARS WHEN SUDDENLY THE HYUNDAI ELANTRA ACCELERATED AT VERY HIGH RATE AND ROLLED OVER UPSIDE DOWN. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL. WINDSHIELD AND FRONT OF ROOF COLLAPSED FROM ROLLOVER! I ABSOLUTELY DID NOT PRESS DOWN THE GAS PEDAL BY MISTAKE. I AM SURE. THIS COULD VERY LIKELY KILLED ANYONE WALKING OR DRIVING IN FRONT OF THIS CRAZY CAR.
Jul 29, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR BECAME DISCONNECTED AND ITS WEIGHT PULLED ITS WIRE OUT 2 INCHES SO THAT IT WOULD NOT GO BACK IN AND WOULD NOT STAY UP ANYMORE. NOW IT IS COMPLETELY OFF AND TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AND IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. WE MAY HAVE TO HAVE IT FIXED WITHOUT HAVING THE ELECTRICAL HOOKED UP TO RUN THE MIRROR LIGHT, WHICH IS REALLY ANNOYING.
Jul 12, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FOR A FEW MONTHS I HAD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR WHEN MY CAR WAS IDLING ON A CITY STREET FACING DOWNHILL (AT A STOP SIGN). THEN IT GOT SUDDENLY WORSE FOR 2 DAYS, SO THAT IT RATTLED ALL THE TIME WHEN IDLING IN DRIVE OR PARK (STOPPED AT LIGHTS OR SIGNS OR IN A PARKING SPACE). THEN IT COMPLETELY STOPPED RATTLING - AND THE NEXT DAY ANOTHER DRIVER ON THE HIGHWAY, ON THE 4TH OF JULY, NOTIFIED ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS A COINCIDENCE OR NOT.
Jul 12, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE HYUNDAI ELANTRA .IT SHUT DOWN AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE CAR IN THE SLOW SPPED ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT ITS SHOWS THE WRONG LEVEL FOR THE HEAT METER.
Apr 23, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD, WEATHER IT BE AT 10MPH OR 55MPH, MY EPS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND MY CAR WILL STOP. IT WILL NOT TURN OFF UNTIL MY CAR IS STOPPED, TURNED OFF. AND TURNED BACK ON AGAIN. SINCE THE POWER STEERING IS LOST I CAN NOT JUST TURN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TO PRAY THAT NO ONE WILL BE COMING UP BEHIND ME AND HIT ME CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. BEFORE THAT WILL HAPPEN FOR TWO WEEKS MY ALARM WILL GO OFF AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL MY CARS EPS AND E BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WHILE I AM DRIVING, BUT THEN THE CYCLE WILL START ALL OVER AGAIN. THE MOST FREQUENT TIEM THIS HAPPENED WAS WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 99W IN DUNDEE OREGON, I WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH AND MY CARS EPS AND E BREAK .LIGHT TURNED ON AND I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND THEN RESTART IT. I HAVE TAKEN IT MANY TIMES TO A DEALERSHIP TO FIX BUT THEY JUST CHARGE ME MONEY AND SAY ITS FIXED, BUT THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I WILL SUE, I AM SO OVER MY CAR THREATENING MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF MY LOVED ONES.
Feb 25, 2017
ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 01, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
BOTH SUN VISOR'S WOULD RANDOMLY FALL FROM ITS HINGE AND WOULD BLOCK MY VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE NEVER WORKED. ESPECIALLY WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD A BRAKE INSPECTION AND THE FRONT LEFT CALIPER WAS THE ONLY BRAKE THAT HAS BEEN FUNCTIONAL FOR THE PAST 20,000 MILES.
Jul 24, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING, HE HEARD A NOISE AND THEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PULLED OVER, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND REMOVED THE OWNERS MANUAL FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED NO WHERE IN THE OWNERS MANUAL WAS THERE A SECTION RELATING TO STRUTS, SPRINGS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS, WHICH HE THOUGHT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATING STEERING WHEEL. *JB
Jul 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS SOME KIND OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. I HAVE HEARD OF SIMILAR ISSUES IN 2006-2008 SONATAS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE A FACTORY DEFECT. *TR
Jan 31, 2015
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FALL OFF DURING DRIVING AND FEW MONTHS LATER PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR ALSO FELL OFF DURING THE DRIVING.THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING AGAINST THE SUN OR BRIGHT LIGHT. THERE IS NO SECURED FIT TO ATTACHED SUN VISOR, ATTACHED ONLY WITH THE ELECTRIC WIRE GOING INSIDE THRU VISOR.MANUFACTURING/DESIGN DEFECT. *TR
Apr 02, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
NO BRAKE LIGHTS, STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS FAULTY. *TR
Mar 18, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
AS I WAS TURNING ONTO A MAIN ROAD IN MY TOWN MY VEHICLE STALLED OUT. I WAS NOT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR THE GAS, JUST COASTING INTO THE TURN. LIGHTS CAME ON MY DASHBOARD AND I LOST POWER COMPLETELY. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, BUT THE THIS WAS THE SCARIEST PLACE IT OCCURRED AT. I CALLED HYUNDAI AND THEY REFERRED ME TO MY LOCAL DEALER, BUT I'M NOT OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE RESULTS. DEFINITELY CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I DID HAVE MY PREGNANT FRIEND IN THE CAR. WE WERE THE ONLY PASSENGERS. *TR
Oct 16, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WAS SUPPOSEDLY PREVIOUSLY A PART OF HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 092 FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ON MARCH 09, 2010. I UNDERSTAND NOW THERE IS A NEW RECALL OUT THERE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATION OF THIS RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN APRIL OF 2013. SO I AM ASSUMING THAT ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI MY VEHICLE IS NOT A PART OF THIS RECALL. THIS WILL BE VERIFIED WITH ANOTHER PHONE CALL TO HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE.. MY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED AGAIN AND I AM WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SOMETHING AS CRITICAL AND SAFETY ORIENTED AS A SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTION OF YOUR VEHICLE COULD FAIL TWICE WITHIN A 6 YEAR PERIOD. UNLESS BOTH PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE. IN FACT IN MY PAST OWNERSHIP OF MANY VEHICLES AND ALSO OF THE VEHICLES OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS SWITCH FAILING ONCE LET ALONE TWICE! HYUNDAI IS TELLING ME THAT SINCE THE RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED ON THIS CAR IN 2010 (BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR) THAT THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THIS REPAIR OR RECALL. THE CAMPAIGN ID# FOR THE LATEST RECALL IS 13V113000. IT WAS ISSUED BY HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC. HOW AM I TO BE SURE THAT WHEN THE CAR WAS REPAIRED (IF IT WAS REPAIRED PROPERLY OR AT ALL) IN 2010 IT WAS NOT REPAIRED WITH THE PART FROM THE CURRENT RECALL? THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE REPAIRED AND I WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE ONCE AGAIN. IN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE I ALSO LEARNED OF PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO WITH THE SUN VISORS CRACKING AT THEIR PLASTIC CONNECTING POINT. CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO FALL OFF AND THE WIRING TO BE EXPOSED. I HAVE ALSO RECENTLY EXPERIENCED BOTH OF THESE ISSUES. *JB
Sep 04, 2013
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
LAST JAN WE HAD OUR PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FALL WITHOUT ANY MANIPULATION AND AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI THEY TOLD US THAT THE SCREWS WHICH ARE HOLDING THEM TOGETHER ARE RUSTED. IN JULY 2012 THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR ALSO FELL OFF AND WE TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI AND THEY QUOTED US $380 JUST TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT WAS HYUNDAI WHO PLACED UNUSABLE AND RUSTED PARTS IN VEHICLES AND LATER STATED THAT WE ARE OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD NEED TO FURNISH THE PAYMENT FOR SOMETHING THAT WE ARE NOT AT FAULT FOR. ALSO ABS LIGHT COMES UP AND EVEN AFTER CHANGING ALL THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, DOES NOT RESOLVE. IT IS THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH MADE THE VISORS COME OFF AND HANG BY THE WIRES SO WHY SHOULD WE BE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR THE MANUFACTURING DEFECTS?? PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR
Apr 20, 2013
TIRES
1 complaint
GOOD YEAR TIRES P195/60R15.. VIVA 2 (WAL MART PURCHASE) TIRES WEAR ON INSIDE OF AROUND TIRES.. TIRES ARE UNABLE TO BE BALANCED DUE TO TREAD WEAR VERY UNEVEN. *TR
Apr 17, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
DOZENS OF OCCURRENCES 2007 SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED 2009 +, 6000 MILES VEHICLE STARTED DOWN SHIFTING TO LOW GEAR AT SPEEDS FROM 30 TO 70 NEVER CONSISTENT,, OUT OF BLUE, JUST LIKE STOMPING ON BRAKES HYUNDAI LEWISVILLE TX, TEST DROVE REPORTED NO PROBLEM WANTED SEVERAL HUNDRED TO DIAGNOSE SAME OR SEVERAL THOUSAND TO REPLACE, TOLD TO KISS OFF. TOTAL BS, 1 2010 VEHICLE FINALLY GOT CONSISTENT AND WAS PARKED AND LEFT SITTING AS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO OPERATE AND PAID OFF ON 11/ 2012 STILL PARKED READ ON NET CAUSED BY SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO TRANS MISSION SHIFTER MIGHT ADD ON ROAD ITS SHOCKING ON GRAVEL ROAD CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL AND MIGHT END UP IN DITCH ( SEVERAL TIMES, WRONG SIDE OR SIDEWAYS SPIN OUT FURTHER WAS REPORTED YEARS BACK WITH NO RESULTS TO DATE. *TR
Apr 04, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WE HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA THAT IS CONTINUOUSLY BURNING UP HEADLIGHT BULBS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN REGARDS TO THIS, BUT HYUNDAI HAS YET TO RECALL ANY VEHICLES. MY HUSBAND IS REPLACING AT LEAST 1 BULB MONTH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. THERE IS NO MOISTURE OF ANY KIND IN THE HEADLIGHT NOR HAS THERE EVEN BEEN. *TR
Apr 02, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT SHOPPING CENTER COMING TO STOP THEN CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED OVER A PARKING STOP POST AND CURB GOING INTO A BUILDING I MANAGED TO GET BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING THE BUILDING .. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. WHILE READING PROBLEMS ABOUT THE 2007 MODEL I FOUND ANOTHER PERSON WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS LOOKING AT PROBLEM DUE TO A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY OF THOSE ALREADY REPORTED. WE TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AT 60,000 MILES AND WE HAVE 68,000 NOW SO THEY WANTED $65 JUST TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. WHILE 2007 YEAR MODEL HAS NO RECALL IT SOUNDS LIKE IT SHOULD FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Sep 04, 2012
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AT MY 30,000 MILE MAINTENANCE WORK ($600.+), I WAS CALLED BACK TO SHOP TO SHOW ME "VERY DANGEROUS" CORROSION AROUND REAR AXLE/FRAME PARTS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW FROM SAME DEALER AND WAS SOLD A $800. WARRANTY RUST-PROOFING APPLICATION. IT WAS CLEAR THAT WHERE NO COATING WAS APPLIED, RUST WAS THERE AND I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE RISKY DRIVING THE CAR. THE LOW MILLAGE AND NO HISTORY OF THE CAR BEING DRIVEN IN SALT WATER CONDITIONS, I WAS AMAZED AT ITS CONDITION.(I GREW-UP IN THE NORTH RUST-BELT) I RETIRED CLOSE TO THE SOUTH OCEAN AREA BUT NEVER HAD A CAR WITH SUCH ADVANCED RUST. (SEVERAL CARS) THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY AND HYUNDAI'S WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER IT. I THINK POOR QUALITY OF METAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THIS VEHICLE. IT'S OBVIOUS THE DEALER IS ALSO AT FAULT AND REFUSES TO HONOR HIS WARRANTY. I GUESS THAT IS A LEGAL PROBLEM THAT I'M STUCK WITH. THE POSSIBLE SAFETY PROBLEM COMES UNDER YOUR CONCERN FOR SUB-STANDARD MANUFACTURING. *TR
Jan 23, 2012
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT LOCK BECAME JAMMED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK GEAR. IN ORDER TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, THE CONTACT HAD TO RELEASE THE SHIFT LOCK BUTTON WITH A SCREW DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V122000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Oct 17, 2011
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT STALLING WHEN DRIVING 10-15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST TEN TO FIFTEEN TIMES BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE OR DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE SWAY BAR WAS ALSO REPLACED AT LEAST THREE TIMES DUE TO BREAKAGE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE FAILURE BUT THERE WERE NO FAILURES FOUND WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THEY OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000. KMJ
Sep 19, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WITH 73,000 (ABOUT I NEED TO GET THE FINAL DEATH MILEAGE) MILES ON IT. I HEARD A SLIGHT RATTLE WHEN I PUSHED IN THE GAS PEDAL. I NOTICED IT HAPPENED WHEN I STARTED. I WAS ABOUT A MILE FROM HOME AND FIGURED IT WAS A LOOSE SCREW AND DROVE CAREFULLY. ALL GAUGES AND LIGHTS WERE NORMAL, NO SMOKE ECT. I STARTED UP A HILL. THE RATTLE GOT LOUDER QUICKLY (10-15 SECONDS). THE TEMP GAUGE SPIKED SUDDENLY AND MY RPM'S DROPPED DOWN TO 1 AND BELOW. I PULLED INTO A LEFT HAND TURN LANE AT A LIGHT. THE CAR DIED. FROM BEGINNING TO END THE WHOLE THING TOOK ABOUT FIVE MINUTES FROM RATTLE TO DEATH. I TOOK IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN KIRKLAND. THE ENGINE IS DEAD DUE TO OVERHEATING OF AN UNKNOWN CAUSE. I SEARCHED AN FOUND NHTSA ID # 08V429000. IT DESCRIBES A FUEL PUMP ERROR IN WHICH THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES ENGINE PRESSURE LEADING TO OVERHEATING, ENGINE DEATH AND CAR CRASHES. I BELIEVE MY CAR IS ONE OF THOSE CARS. I TAKE IMMACULATE CARE OF MY CAR AND WHAT HAPPENED IS WHAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN. MY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. I AM TRYING TO OPT FOR TRADE. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. I AM WORKING WITH THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN KIRKLAND WA. THEY ARE GIVING ME A GOOD TRADE IN VALUE AND A FAIR DEAL ON A USED CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO GET A REPLACEMENT OR REIMBURSED OR WHAT HAVE YOU AS THE CAR OBVIOUSLY HAD A DEFECT. I AM REALLY GLAD I AM SAFE. HAD IT HAPPENED TEN MINUTES EARLIER I WOULD HAVE BEEN TOAST. *TR
Aug 25, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STEERING
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE AS THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY YET THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,252. UPDATED 05/25/11 *BF THE DEALER CLAIMED THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE STEERING. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. UPDATED 06/08/11 UPDATED 11/16/11. *JB
Apr 07, 2011
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITIN, THE STEERING WOULD SPORADICALLY LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF MOMENTARILY AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE WAS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Dec 14, 2010
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE FIRST AIR BAG FAILURE OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2008, SINCE THAT TIME THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE LAST FAILURE THAT OCCURRED THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. THE FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO THE SUSPENSION WHICH INCLUDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. SHE WAS ALSO INFORMED BY THE DEALER ON NOVEMBER 19, 2010 THAT THE REAR CAMPER WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION AND THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE REAR CAMPER SPECIFICATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Nov 19, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
HYUNDAI DIDN'T FULLY ASSESS RECALL ID # 09V122000 ON THE BRAKE STOP LIGHT. MINE HAS MALFUNCTIONED TWICE IN 1.5 YEARS, YET THEY ARE NOW TELLING ME THAT I AM NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT CAN ALSO INVOLVE THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT STOPPING, SHIFTING PROBLEMS, AND A POSSIBLE REAR-END ACCIDENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED IN TO - MORE PEOPLE THAN ORIGINALLY ESTIMATED CAN BE AT SERIOUS RISK - NOT TO MENTION MORE PEOPLE ARE PAYING TO HAVING THIS FIXED BY THEIR DEALER (I.E. ME) THAN THERE SHOULD BE! *TR
Aug 19, 2010
PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE INCIDENT IS LIQUID THAT DRIPPED INTO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CAUSING WIRES TO MELT FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE CUP HOLDERS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY BESIDE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HOUSING, CONTAINS THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO SORT OF PROTECTIVE DEVICE TO KEEP LIQUIDS FROM GETTING ON THE WIRING. WHAT HAPPENED IN MY INSTANCE IS THAT LIQUID MUST HAVE DRIPPED OFF OF A CUP IN THE CUPHOLDER, NOT SURE HOW CONDENSATION OFF OF A CUP, COULD CAUSE INSULATED WIRES TO MELT, BUT IT DRIPPED INTO THE CONSOLE AREA AND MELTED THE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS. IT REQUIRES A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE HARNESS. WARRANTY NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT IS NOT A PART DEFECT. SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF NOT FIXED. SHOULD HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER IN THE EVENT OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS OCCURRING. *TR
Sep 30, 2009
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING MY 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE IN 3RD GEAR (AUTO TRANSMISSION), THE 3RD GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLICKERS, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO MOMENTARILY SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR. TOOK CAR TO DEALER 3 TIMES AND HMA HAD AN ENGINEER LOOK AT THE CAR; REPLACED A GEARSHIFT PIN SWITCH AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HMA CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. CAR CAN ABRUPTLY SHIFT BETWEEN 3RD TO 4TH AND BACK TO 3RD GEAR AS LIGHT FLICKERS DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 09, 2009
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. LAST YEAR I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AFTER THE SHIFT GEAR LOCKED ON ME IN THE DRIVE POSITION. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT TO THE PARKED POSITION HAD TO USE A SCREW DRIVER TO MANUALLY RELEASE THE GEAR AND SHIFTED TO PARK. I DROVE MY CAR HOME THAT DAY THE NEXT DAY I USED A SCREW DRIVER AGAIN AND SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER OTHER DRIVER ON THE ROAD BLEW THEIR HORNS ALERTED ME THAT I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. EVENTHOUGH MY HEAD LIGHTS AND REAR LIGHTS WERE ON. I PULLED OVER AND SURE ENOUGH THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I AGAIN WENT THROUGH THE MOTIONS WITH THE SHIFTER AND MANAGE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER WITH THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON. AT THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH THAT OPERATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND SHIFT GEAR BURNT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. I EXPRESSED THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION, DRIVING AROUND WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE DEALER JUST BRUSHED IT OFF AND TOLD ME THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM AGAIN. WELL YESTERDAY (9/11/08) IT HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN ON MY WAY TO MY JOB IN JERSEY CITY NEW JERSEY. THE SHIFTER LOCKED IN THE DRIVE POSITION AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OUT AGAIN. AGAIN I HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEAR TO PARK THEN BACK TO DRIVE IN ORDER TO DRIVE TO MY JOB A FEW MINUTES AWAY FROM THE INCIDENT. AT 11PM I DROVE FROM MY JOB TO MY HOME, WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS. THIS MORNING I DROVE MY CAR UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS TO THE HYUNDAI IN NORTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED. AGAIN I EXPRESSED THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS SITUATION HOW IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE DEALER AGAIN INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH, THEY CHANGED THE SWITCH AND TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED THAT I SHOULD NOT EXPERIENCE IT AGAIN. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOUR AGENCY BECAUSE THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION HAVING NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND SHIFTER LOCKING INTO PLACE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I FEEL THE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Sep 12, 2008
SEATS
1 complaint
I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON I35 IN SALEDO, TX IN NOVEMBER 2007. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE BEHIND A SEMI. I SWITCHED LANES (INTO THE LEFT) TO PASS THE SEMI WHEN I SAW A SEMI TIRE IN MY LANE. I HAD NO TIME TO REACT. THERE WAS A RETAINING WALL WITH NO SHOULDER ON MY LEFT AND A SEMI ON RIGHT - I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO HIT THE TIRE. I WAS THROWN INTO THE RETAINING WALL WHERE THE FRONT END OF MY CAR STRUCK THE CONCRETE BARRIER. MY CAR CONTINUED TO SPIN, HITTING FRONT TO BACK, 3-4 MORE TIMES. DURING THE IMPACTS MY DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE (STUCK IN A RECLINED POSITION), WHICH RESULTED IN MY INJURY (L1 BURST FRACTURE). I WAS TAKEN IN AN AMBULANCE TO SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL WHERE I UNDERWENT EXTENSIVE SURGERY, AND A THREE WEEK STAY (MY FAMILY AND I LIVE IN FORNEY, TX). SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO WORK AND AM CONTINUALLY SUFFERING COMPLICATIONS FROM THE BURST FRACTURE. HAD MY SEAT NOT BROKEN, I WOULD NOT BE IN THIS SITUATION. *TR
May 22, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS, TIMES OF DAY OR NIGHT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR
Aug 23, 2007
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR GREATER, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE FAILURE WAS PREVALENT WHEN THERE WAS EXTRA WEIGHT IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EXTRA WEIGHT CHANGED THE REAR ALIGNMENT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO ALIGN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,252 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,783. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT IS DUE TO UNEQUAL CAMBER AND TOE SETTINGS IS WHAT THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. SPECIALTY PARTS COMPANY ENGINEERS SUGGESTED REPLACING UPPER CONTROL ARMS THAT THE DEFECT WAS DUE TO POOR SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED NUMEROUS REPAIR INVOICES AND PICTURES FOR THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 08/13/07 *TR
Jul 13, 2007
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The 2007 HYUNDAI Elantra currently has 264 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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