2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems and Repair Histories

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	29760	450	Parking brake slipping.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	5000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	31300	0	AM radio was very staticy until you hit the dashboard. The first radio they got in didn't have base boost so they had to order another.
Nov	2012	54000	0	Tightened parking brake lever.
Mar	2013	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	2000	0	Broken drivers side sun visior
Sep	2011	5000	0	Rubber air intake shell before the air box was dry rotted after 9 months parts ordered
Oct	2011	5000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	1860	0	Unable to fold down 1 of the 2 seat behind to create cargo space. Dealer had to order a new seat.
Aug	2010	3100	0	Changed the rear seat. Unable to fold down, replaced the rear seat under warranty.
Mar	2011	8060	80	CD player is randomly "On" and "off" while playing a CD.
Jul	2012	19620	0	Changed the shock absorber and stabilizer bar
Feb	2013	23520	0	CD player was dead. Dealer changed it under warranty.
Mar	2013	24180		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	620		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	620	0	Climate control will not blow air out middle vents, problem only occurs some mornings and will only happen for an hour or two at a time
Apr	2010	1240	0	Regulator on clutch line failed and was leaking brake fluid
Mar	2013	22940		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	5300	0	Manual transmission reverse release on shifter was sticking when going back into first gear. Lubricated
Aug	2010	11000	0	Driver's side window switch for passenger window become unreliable, only working on occassion. Motor not suspect, an adustment of the wiring fixed.
Mar	2011	16000	0	Water leaked into area where spare tire is stored in trunk. There are two rubber grommets in this area for drainage and one appears to have been defective and allowed water to pool below the spare.
Jun	2011	20000	0	Water leaked into rear spare tire compartment for at least the second time I've noticed. Removed grommets and sealed them with a heavier grade silicone.
Nov	2011	23000	0	Brake switch malfunction caused the stability control 'Off' light to remain constantly illuminated even though the ESC was not disabled. Switched replaced and problem has not returned.
Aug	2012	27700	0	Airbag indicator came in dashboard display. Resetting ECU would not fix. Dealer repaired by replacing a sensor. Black trim on roof had faded and peeled exposing metal underneath on both sides of the vehicle. Trim replaced with updated trim made of a different material all together.
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011		0	Rusting trunk hinges replaced, trunk and hinges painted.
Dec	2011	16000	0	Roof molding disintegrated - replaced under warranty
Apr	2012	21000	0	Plastic cargo net in trunk snapped off
Sep	2012	25000	0	Inside handle for hatch broke off. Replaced under warranty.
Feb	2013	29500	280	Fluid flush, outside normal maint. schedule Roof gutter cover disintegrated
Mar	2013	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	10000	0	Console lights flickering when headlights turned on. I traded it in for something bigger.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	18600		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	19840	0	Gas cap flap would not open. There was a recall bulletin issued from Hyundai for this issue, but Canadian Hyundai dealer would not recognize it (not in their computer system yet). Was repaired under warranty anyway.
Mar	2013	37200		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	43000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	45000	0	Hard shifting, odd reving, and slow engaging to reverse.
Mar	2013	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011		0	The ESC light went on when the brake lights stopped working. I have another Hyundai tha was recalled for the same issue so I knew it was the brake switch. This car has not been recall for that but they use same components! NHTSA?
Sep	2011		0	Gas cover had a defect with the pivoting mechanism, dealer added a kind of rubber shim to increase the spring effect. They told us about a recall to repair this.
Jan	2012		0	Dealer checked alingment, Said everything was ok didn't touch it. The plastic cover on the vanity mirror broke and fell down. First, it was hanging and dealer said it wasn't covered by warranty. I called Hyundai corporate line and they said it was covered. Finally they replaced the whole sunvisor.
Feb	2012		0	Dealer performed the electrical steering calibration again. (step required after alignment) and change steering settings (set it to soft turn). car was still pulling right.
Apr	2012		0	I did some alignment check on my own then I have the dealer bring the regional engineer. Explain the problem and took pictures, put old rear tires in the front and re-aling. No more pulling.
Jun	2012		60	3rd party alingment found toe Ok but camber slightly different, loose everything and retightened, perfect 0.85º. Rear side, right wheel almost 2º. Loosen and readjusted but not completely OK. No way to adjust, aftermarket bar needed.
Jan	2013	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011		0	Fuel door was sticking and eventually would not release by itself. Dealer adjusted the release cable. This is a known issue.
Dec	2012	20460		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in District of Columbia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	6000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	32000	0	The cruise control stopped working.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	14880	0	power steering light came on and power steering failed; dealer repaired under warranty.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	3100		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	24140	0	removed roof liner to repair lose piece that was squeaking / rattling
Mar	2013	27900		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	1240		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	2480	0	The 12v plugs stopped working.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	3000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	4000	0	The rear wiper blade and holder came off while driving. Dealership ordered new part, we came in a few days later and they installed it. Took about 1 hour to get the car back.
Dec	2010	8000	0	I never received a recall notice. I ended up doing it on my own because I knew the vehicle wasn't riding right when it went over bumps so I brought it in and informed them of the recall. Also had some loud squeaking from the rear hatch. Mechanic found one of the rear hatch pistons had excessive play. Dealership ordered a new piston for the hatch.
Jan	2011	8700	42	Recall parts installed to front struts. Informed that squeak in hatch was not from hatch piston. Have to schedule a new appointment for car to go to bodyshop to diagnostic where squeak is coming from.
Feb	2012	20500	241	Front bumper cover tab snapped off now the passenger side of the bumper cover hangs. Doing battle with Hyundai for them to cover this under the warranty.
Jul	2012	27000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	1000	0	No repairs made, dealer cannot recreate the issue of Hot Anti-Freeze smell after driving more than 100 miles, also pulls slightly to the right, dealer states they re-aligned the car but it is still pulling slightly to the right
Sep	2010	1000	0	No repair performed, dealer refuses to acknowlege the anti-freeze leaking from head gasket, when engine gets hot you smell anti-freeze (hot) in engine compartment and it blows into the cockpit if AC is on
Sep	2012	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	14000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	35000	0	Sticking gasoline tank door.
Sep	2010	38000	0	Gas cover door again.
Nov	2010	40000	205	Emergency brake adjuster was sticking. Was cleaned, adjusted and reassembled, tires were balanced.
Sep	2011	53000	0	Stability control light kept coming on. Brake switch was replaced.
Mar	2012	61000	741	Fuel pump has been making noise. Mileage was down and fuel pressure tested low.
Apr	2013	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	620	0	Car pulls to the right Same problem of pulling to the right
Aug	2010	1240	0	Car was pulling to the right. As the 4th trip to dealer, service manager was involved. The right rear wheel needed realignment. Problem is fixed.
Nov	2010	6820	55	Same problem with car pulling to the right from date of purchase. It was repired in August 2010 after 4 trips to the dealer. Installed winter tires and problem returned.
Feb	2012	27240	150	The car still pulls to the right, even with the balancing and alignment just completed; in fact when we first drove the car off the lot we had the problem and after 4 trips to the service desk when balancing, alignments and rotating the tires did not work
May	2012	29720	0	Loud squeeking noise in the rear - turned out to be one of the rear tail lights; housing. Tape was installed between the housing and the body.
Jun	2012	30380		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	3100	0	'Fish eyes' in rear glass.
Dec	2010	8060	200	handle for hatch falls off
Jun	2011	12400	0	replaced panel on hatch
Jul	2011	13600	0	ESC OFF light comes on when it should not. Replaced brake light switch.
Oct	2012	28520	0	rubber trim peeling off roof

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	4000	0	Door to fuel tank was difficult to open. I presume it was re-aligned.
Mar	2013	22000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	1300	0	my ET has no factory tint on the front windshield? it is on even the cheepest of cars! so the inside is very hot from the heat in tx. & it not hot now!we have towels to cover legs. & when summer is here we may have to sale the car.
Oct	2011	9000	0	the gas cap not opening. replaced spring in gas door.
Sep	2012	9000	0	Allament of car ! not fixed this week!!
Apr	2013	11000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	20500	0	front end noise recall
Jun	2011	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	1000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	1000	0	Front drivers side suspension spring creaks when body moves Creak in the drivers side front end. Lubed the whole front end, replaced the drivers side strut twice, problem was resolved at this time by replacing the drivers side spring.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	2000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	6000	40	ESC light came on. they reset it.
Feb	2011	9000	0	ESC off light was coming on and staying on, they replaced a few parts but came back on....once in shop unable to replicate it so we will wait and see if it happens again
Mar	2012	17000	0	ESC still coming on sporadically when sold.
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	620		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	620	0	After the 4th day of ownership we had to use W/wipers and found they did not function. Drove to dealer the next day and they discovered a loose wire in system. We used a courtesy car for 2 hours so not sure how long repairs took.
Jun	2011	2480	0	Fuel filling door hard to open. Sprayed pivot point with WD 40. Seems ok.
Sep	2011	3720	0	Fuel door still not opening when tripped. Asked dealer to repair when in for lube/oil. A week later it was still not functioning properly. Have not bothered to return to dealer.
Mar	2013	8680		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra Touring in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	5000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	10000	0	Gas could not be pumped into the gas tank without all of it spilling out on the concrete. Car was towed to Dealer, who dropped the evaporative fuel vent emission hoses to clean them out. Dealer could not find any spiders or debris in hoses.
Mar	2011	17000	0	Rear hatch would open partially during driving, and other times would not open at all. The power lock solenoid in the rear hatch could be heard at times cycling by itself during driving. Electrical connector that was defective was replaced.
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.