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5NPDH4AE0BH••••••2011 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2011 Hyundai ELANTRA build (27 vs 8).
27on this build
392on the model
47builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 8Steering 7Service Brakes 4Engine 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemFeb 2024
They have failed to address the recall in a timely manner. Sep 22,2023 Manufacturer Recall Number251 NHTSA Recall Number23V651000
Service BrakesDec 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle, prompting her to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and the vehicle was towed. The low tire…
SteeringJul 2021
My steering is lose and makes a popping sound. I was making a left turn and almost hit a car because I did not have full control of my steering wheel. It feels like its lose. July 19, 2021 On Thursday the 22 of July 2021 I had a mechanic come out to check it. He told me it was…
SuspensionFeb 2021
While driving my husband heard a loud pop. Immediately the front passenger tire went flat which caused severe loss of control. Thankfully he was on a local road with no other cars at the time. Apparently a coil spring fractured off and slashed the tire. This spring still looked…
TiresDec 2020
2011 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 20V-393. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was not sold with a compressor therefore, could not be repaired
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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 5NPDH4AE0BH048793 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.