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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE4BH••••••2011 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Hyundai ELANTRA build (21 vs 8).
21on this build
392on the model
47builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Steering 5Air Bags 5Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2016
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear causing the driver to crash into a utility pole. During the crash, the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end but the air…
SteeringJan 2024
The steering wheel recently started making a clunking sound. There is play in the wheel and it feels very unsafe to drive. It does not respond normally while turning. Seems to be a very common issue. My car is a 2011 with 55k miles on it and it is out of warranty. I wish they…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2023
Anti theft software upgrade
EngineSep 2020
My daily driver began to make a knocking noise and my dashboard break light indicator came on. I immediately scheduled service with my hyundai dealer. But it did not make the (2) days wait. While driving at highway speed the front end began to intermittently pull to the right as…
Power TrainMay 2019
The car will not start despite the battery being charged and no apparent issues with the vehicle which left me stranded. The vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it. This appears to be a range switch issue. I do have a drivetrain warranty; this should be covered; however, this…
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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 5NPDH4AE4BH039594 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.