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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE0CH••••••2012 Hyundai ELANTRA
That is about average for the 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA — 12 complaints per build across 49 builds.
17on this build
605on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 6Service Brakes 5Steering 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireApr 2026
The contact’s son owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the contact’s son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the rear of the vehicle caught fire. The contact’s son pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, and…
SteeringcrashSep 2013
The contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became unstable. In addition, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormally loud noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times, who performed…
Service BrakesNov 2023
How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This recall states that at any moment my engine can catch fire and that I cannot drive the vehicle until further notice. What am I to do in the meantime for basic needs like driving to work, groceries, kids, etc.?
SuspensionMar 2022
The component that failed was the front driver's side spring, and the piece that broke off is available for inspection upon request. The part failed while trying to leave my driveway to go to work on the morning of Fri, 3/18/22. Had the part failed while driving on the highway,…
Air BagsNov 2020
1 month after purchasing the car brakes messed up then rodors then bearings. Airbag and engine light came on and wheel light. I put over 1000 and $200 in this car within four months
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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 5NPDH4AE0CH082976 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.