Complaints
386
Crashes
14
Fires
12
Injuries
8
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2018 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1130 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:49,571 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:7
#251 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:38,523 mi
Crash-related:2
#339 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:35,212 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 130 | 2 | 7 | 49,571 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 51 | 2 | — | 38,523 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 39 | 2 | 3 | 35,212 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | — | — | 44,951 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 19 | 1 | — | 8,638 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | — | — | 886 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | — | — | 27,123 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 1 | 1 | 36,708 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 | — | 1 | 37,443 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | — | — | 33,100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 6 | — | 89,250 mi | |
| WHEELS | 10 | — | — | 12,107 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 6,782 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 54,150 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 86,151 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 14,600 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 9,086 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH PLATE | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 179,012 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 57,928 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
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