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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHDH4AE7DU••••••2013 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai ELANTRA build (32 vs 18).
32on this build
1182on the model
67builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 11Steering 10Electrical System 5Hydraulic 5
What owners of this build wrote
StructurefireMay 2024
I took my car into Hyundai due to the recall sent out to car owners. I had my ABS and Brake light that went on randomly around September. I scheduled an appointment and took it in to get it checked. Hyundai sent me away stating there were no parts to fix the issue and told me to…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJul 2016
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While making a left in the garage, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to operate. The vehicle stopped by crashing into the bushes. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Air BagscrashApr 2016
My 19 year old daughter was in an accident on april 9th 2016 in her 2013 hyundai elantra. . Both vehicles were at a dead stop at an intersection before either of them started moving. My daughter was going straight and the other vehicle was turning, both of which were going…
SteeringDec 2025
My fiance and I, bought the vehicle in May 2022? From Carvana. His name is [XXX] . Mine is [XXX] (maiden - [XXX] ) Price. [XXX] passed away August 6, 2025. I wanted to mention this part before I explain the problem. His son is supposed to sign the car over to me as soon as court…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2025
I have had a Fire Risk Warning Safety Recall on my car for 1.5 years and there is no remedy for it. This puts my safety at risk daily, as well as everyone around me
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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 KMHDH4AE7DU842355 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.