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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE9FH••••••2015 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2015 Hyundai ELANTRA build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
243on the model
40builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 5Hydraulic 5Engine 4Steering 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesfireApr 2023
The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately at 40 MPH, smoke was being emitted from the vents on the dashboard. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over, stopped the vehicle, exited, and saw flames…
Air BagscrashMay 2015
The contact owned a 2015 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact crashed into a curb. As a result, the vehicle rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a cut arm and leg that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed.…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2024
Car will accelerate and get stuck in a high gear rpm gauge will not work as well You will come to a stop not knowing you are stuck in a high gear car will not downshift. I tried to cross the intersection from a stop and almost got hit because I could barely accelerate. I was…
EngineAug 2022
The low-pressure oil light flickers at idle and then stalls the engine. This often happens at intersections while waiting for traffic to clear and then the car shuts off. The oil pressure has been tested and is at proper pressure. Additionally, the oil sending switch has been…
SuspensionOct 2021
Vehicle stalled while driving in the middle of road with on coming traffic. Failed transmission 6 yr Hyundai Elantra with 69,857 miles 2015 purchased in May 2016. Inspected by dealership Wayne Mazda, Wayne NJ. Since early October 2021 jumping, stalling during gear shifting…
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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 5NPDH4AE9FH599746 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.