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5NPD84LF1JH••••••2018 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
274on the model
48builds in total
Most reportedStructure 2Electrical System 2Engine 2Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJun 2026
The factory paint on the hood, roof, and front fenders is delaminating, with the largest defect being on the hood. These are available for inspection upon request. As this is progressing, structural pieces may begin to rust, but this also presents a critical visibility issue.…
EngineApr 2026
Engine has consumed an alarming rate of oil for years. I brought to a mechanic and they performed a $2,600 repair on engine. It ran fine for while and got much worse with oil consumption to the point that I needing to add oil monthly. It has been difficult to keep up on keeping…
Electrical SystemJan 2023
Passenger seatbelt alarm will sound randomly even when nobody is in the passenger seat
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2022
Whenever I come to a complete stop engine dies. At traffic light's, stop sign's, when I'm in reverse and stop to put it in drive, and when I park the car. This happened with a 2015 Sonata I had last year and it ended up being the motor had metal shavings from manufacturing. I…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2019
After a full stop and you press on the gas to move, at times there is a pause of perhaps 5 seconds before you can start to move into traffic
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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 5NPD84LF1JH307926 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.