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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE2CH••••••2012 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA build (29 vs 12).
29on this build
606on the model
49builds in total
4involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 9Engine 8Electrical System 7Air Bags 7
What owners of this build wrote
EnginecrashFeb 2021
2012 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated the vehicle suddenly surged forward while being driven 1-2 mph out of a parking lot. The consumer stated the brakes were depressed, but failed. The vehicle went over a parking spot…
SteeringcrashJan 2017
I just crashed this car yesterday, 01/09/2017 on rt. 724 between birdsboro, pa and gibraltar, pa. I was driving with a 50-55 mph on a 55 mph road going to work with almost no traffic. I was driving in a straight line when it happened, I was not even turning.the sky was clear and…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)crashMar 2016
The contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake system failed to engage while driving 50 mph in rainy conditions. The contact crashed into an embankment. The stability control warning light illuminated. The contact suffered injuries to the back and…
Air BagscrashJul 2012
2012 elantra was struck in center of hood by jeep SUV at approximately 45* angle. Jeep was traveling approximately 45 mph. Elantra was traveling approximately 5 mph. Elantra bumper caved in all the way to the engine block in the center. Air bags did not deploy. Investigating…
Service BrakesJun 2026
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake pedal felt spongy while depressed. After parking the vehicle, the contact later restarted the vehicle, and the brake pedal extended to the floor while depressed. While…
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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 5NPDH4AE2CH148542 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.