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5NPD84LF0JH••••••2018 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
274on the model
48builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 7Electrical System 5Steering 2Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2023
While driving, heard a loud pop then smoke came from the engine. The electrical system flashed then went out. A passer by coming from the opposite direction stopped and told me that my car was on fire. I got out and there was a small fire on the groung underneith my car. Then…
Exterior LightingNov 2025
The rare brake light is working fine but the car dashboard computer keeps on saying „Check rare brake light“ intermittently. It either needs a repair (although brake lights are working) or a replacement. Please resolve this issue because other Elantra owner have reported the same
Unknown Or OtherApr 2025
After anti-theft software upgrage my car will lock me out. I cannot unlock the car door with the key fob or by using the key. This has happened three times. I don't kkow if it will lock me in the car when this happens, since that has never happened. Had to call aaa to get back…
EngineApr 2025
Check engine light came on, took to mechanic. Diagnostics showed pistons performing at half of the required psi. Engine replacement required at a cost of nearly $9,000. The vehicle only has 74k miles
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2023
While driving at any speed, vehicle momentarily does not respond to any gas pedal input. Driver presses on gas pedal but no change in speed, no rpm change no warning lights on dash. After a few seconds vehicle responds again randomly. Puts driver at danger due to not being able…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPD84LF0JH233379 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.