Worst 2014 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 157 | 8 | 9 | 83,805 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 45 | 2 | 3 | 59,178 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 45 | 3 | 2 | 62,208 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 44 | 1 | 1 | 93,751 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 41 | 12 | 2 | 49,001 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 32 | 15 | — | 52,114 mi | |
| STEERING | 28 | — | — | 30,929 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 26 | 5 | — | 38,293 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 22 | — | 1 | 66,371 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | 1 | — | 57,606 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | 1 | — | 28,405 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 3 | — | 28,534 mi | |
| WHEELS | 8 | 1 | — | 63,124 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | 1 | 44,667 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 2 | — | 33,235 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 2 | — | 67,230 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 106,900 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | 1 | — | 7,058 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 2 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 100,556 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | 135,009 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 79,152 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | 93,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 52 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Elantra
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,039,945 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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