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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE3GH••••••2016 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA build (26 vs 6).
26on this build
281on the model
45builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Power Train 4Air Bags 3Visibility/wiper 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2020
Driver's front side airbag did not deploy when car was hit at speed (on the passenger side) in intersection by another vehicle running a red light
StructurecrashJul 2018
I was in an accident on a freeway. The accident involved my hyundai, a pick up, and a kia. The person driving the kia was at fault. The lane we were in came to a complete stop due to traffic and the person in the kia rear ended me which cause my car to hit the pick up. The pick…
Power TrainJul 2026
2016 Hyundai Elantra (75k miles) experiences severe, un-commanded Loss of Propulsive Power and a Severe Drivetrain Instability Hazard. At steady highway speeds, the automatic transmission completely loses hydraulic pressure, slips out of gear, and unexpectedly drops into a…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
Car just turns off randomly. This has happened at least 6 times within a month. Once on a highway. Last time it turned off a strange sound was coming out of the car also
EngineJun 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM fell to ZERO(0) and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the destination. The vehicle…
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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 5NPDH4AE3GH794100 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.