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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE4EH••••••2014 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2014 Hyundai ELANTRA build (11 vs 7).
11on this build
359on the model
55builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 3Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJul 2024
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the parking lot, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been driven in four days. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire.…
Service BrakesMay 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2023
A safety recall has been issued since September 2023 and still no remedy. The car should not be driven because it could catch fire. There is no time frame for the remedy. What am I suppose to do about transportation now it’s been 6mos I’ve had to borrow a vehicle
Exterior LightingJun 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the brake lights failed to turn off. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact…
Power TrainOct 2019
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while at a stop when the contact accelerated to move forward and the vehicle accelerated at high speed and the contact noticed white smoke was coming from the exhaust of the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed…
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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 5NPDH4AE4EH494076 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.