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5NPDH4AE9DH••••••2013 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai ELANTRA build (60 vs 18).
60on this build
1184on the model
67builds in total
5involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedSteering 17Engine 13Service Brakes 12Electrical System 7
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashNov 2015
I own a hyundai 2013 elantra and I have had several issues with this car. The car has several times refused to start and the break pad gets stuck and I can't move the car out of park. I've had to call the tow truck several times and the only way to make the car start again is to…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMar 2015
2013 hyundai elantra had an accident due to unintended acceleration. Was pulling onto my parking spot, when the car just accelerated by itself, causing me to crash into my building
Air BagscrashDec 2014
Did not go off
Service BrakesMay 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
EngineFeb 2024
After taking my 2013 Hyundai Elantra in for service at a local mechanic due to hearing a new engine sound but no check engine light, I was informed that there was a much bigger problem involving a misfiring cylinder requiring a brand new engine replacement. My mechanic directed…
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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 5NPDH4AE9DH306277 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.