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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE0DH••••••2013 Hyundai ELANTRA TOURING
This build draws 47.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai ELANTRA TOURING build (52 vs 1).
52on this build
12on the model
11builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 15Steering 10Engine 9Hydraulic 7
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJan 2024
My 2013 Hyundai starter would not stop trying to start the car even when the ignition was off and the key was not in the ignition. Then it got so hot it caught fire and destroyed the alternator as well as the starter. It was so hot it melted the alternator. Also the plastic that…
Air BagscrashApr 2014
Vehicle 1-(jaguar 2004) traveling eastbound at 1000 north loop e. Driving towards exit lane. Vehicle 2-(hyundai elantra 2013) traveling east bound at 1000 north loop e. In lane #4. Vehicle 3 (box truck) traveling east bound at 1000 north loop e in lane #3. Vehicle 1's fd struck…
Power TraincrashNov 2003
I was driving under 10 miles an hr because the roads were still wet from the night before as i am on the ramp to get on the highway barely turning the wheel it locks all the lights come on the dashboard such as abs and i crash into a railing because i couldn't move anything.…
StructureMay 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt like it was locking up. The check engine light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced.…
SteeringJun 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was making a loud rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The…
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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 5NPDH4AE0DH434083 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.