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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHD35LH9GU••••••2016 Hyundai ELANTRA
That is about average for the 2016 Hyundai ELANTRA — 6 complaints per build across 45 builds.
6on this build
283on the model
45builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2023
After my oil change 2500 mile later the drain plug fell out for no reason
Power TrainApr 2019
I am told I need to have my engine replaced. My car had been making ticking and knocking noises as if it was struggling to function. The day it broke down, it was beginning to knock exceptionally loud. I was afraid it was going to stall while driving as the car would not…
EngineMar 2020
Engine is consuming 1.2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles I was told by hyundai that it is normal to have that happen. I don't think that is normal at all. I drive mostly on highway
EngineJan 2020
Oil consumption is 5 quarts every 3 weeks, always do proper maintaince on car and it goes thru oil at an unbeliveble rate, and spoke to other owners that have the same problem with the same year car
EngineApr 2019
The car was taken to the dealership due to the lost of power from the engine was told to replace the catalytic converter. The car was driven from the dealer until the part arrived. The car had knocking, engine light/oil came on as well as had to start and restart the engine. I…
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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 KMHD35LH9GU274612 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.