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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE3EH••••••2014 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Hyundai ELANTRA build (17 vs 7).
17on this build
362on the model
55builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 7Engine 5Electrical System 4Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashFeb 2017
The contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. While parking, the contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to an auto body…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2025
This dealership refuses to work on recalls on weekends, even though they are open for repairs on Saturdays. They are prioritizing paying customers. This is the second recall I've had this issue with them. Tasca Central Ave Hyundai 111 south central avenue, Hartsdale NY 10530
Service BrakesJan 2024
See attached document for complaint
Electrical SystemSep 2023
The brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. The brake switch plunger is not retracted,…
EngineFeb 2020
My car started making a rattling noise in the engine. It then stalled when I came to a stop. I was on a side street and was able to restart it, but every time I came to a stop or slowed down it would stall. I was lucky I was able to make it to the side of the highway every time…
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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 5NPDH4AE3EH497955 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.