2008 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2008	Hyundai Elantra	38 Elantras, 10.7 months of data per Elantra, average 58700 miles35	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	18000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	20000	150	Sticking rear brake caused slight shimming and noise.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	3720		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	26660	0	Clunking in the suspension. Front sway bar endlinks replaced under warranty.
Jan	2010	28520	0	Clunking in the suspension. Rear sway bar endlinks replaced under warranty.
Jul	2011	55180		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	66000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	68700	17	Replaced front stabilizer end links replaced faulty brake light switch- causing esc light illuminating all time and no brake lights
Aug	2012	70300	180	Replaced timing belt, tennsioner, water pump and accessory belts
Jan	2013	78000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		0	A/C system was overcharged with freon from factory. It had about 1.3lbs and only required 1.1. Caused the A/C pump to cycle rapidly and outdoor air only.
Jul	2011	37000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	13000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	48700	0	Car makes a whining noise, unable to replicate. Dissatisfied with service. Car was driven at 95 mph by mechanic according to my Scangauge. Unacceptable.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	4340		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	28700	800	Washers or bushings on the sway bar required replacement,
Oct	2012	34280	280	Brake lights not working at all. Brake switch was ultimately replaced, after reviewing all fuses, bulbs etc.
May	2013	38440		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010		0	Air bag light would not go off
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	3000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	3000	0	Canister valve need to be replaced.
May	2009		0	Brake light switch does not work properly with the ESC, Consequence the ESC OFF light came on when driving.
Jul	2010	18000	0	ESC light came off several times during the day. Technician check the car and found the Brake light switch was shorted and need to be replaced. All cover under warranty. This part has been replaced twice in 1 and half year.
Mar	2011	22000	0	Replace A/C control panel because came with a defect from factory. It will turn on the A/C randomly for a few seconds when the switch is on OFF position.  Replaced Spoiler because the 3rd light brake LED was working with low voltage. No cost to me.
Oct	2011	27700	50	Replace brake pads do a small imperfection on one brake pad. Not a emergency brake pads has more than 65% life left.
Apr	2012	30700	0	Replace failed brake switch. ESC light came on once and then when off. I took to the dealer and found code C1513. Cover under warranty.
Jan	2013	36000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	47000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	69000	115	ESC OFF warning light turning on and off intermittently. Dealer performed OBD, root cause was bad break light switch/module. Module replaced.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	28000	0	clicking noise when car gets on bumps, stabilizer links - left and right were replaced
Jun	2012	39000	0	Sway Bar Links were replaced.
May	2013	50000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	6000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	36000	0	Clunking noise in driver side front suspension when going over even small bumps. A strut cover was worked on with some kind of sealant/adhesive. Problem has not returned.
Feb	2012	58000	0	Tire pressure sensor failed and was replaced, under warranty. Oxygen sensor failed. Heater fan was noisy -- chirping in cold weather.
Jul	2012	62300	0	CD stopped working.
Feb	2013	74000	0	Engine light stayed on. Caused by a "cannister valve" related to emissions.
May	2013	76000	200	The rear sway bar became loose, causing noises during normal driving (over modest bumps/irregularities in the road).

 

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	9000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	50000	0	Replaced left hand front sway bar link. Work done under warranty.
Jun	2011	55000	0	Right front sway bar link was rattling on bumpy roads. Part was replaced under orignal factory warranty.
Sep	2011	60000	65	Replaced Timing Belt with new OEM part. Cost reported was part cost only.
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	45000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	46000	0	Ignition cylinder needed replacing. Key would not turn in ignition so you couldn't start the car. Had been an intermittent problem earlier, but dealer could not replicate until it failed completely.
May	2013	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	72000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	93000	150	Major 90k timing belt replacement, idler pulley, tensioner pulley, both drive belts. This is very doable for the home mechanic on this car. Saved at least $400.00 and replaced parts that dealer does not routinely replace.
Mar	2013	135000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	49000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	56000	0	sway bar bushings went bad
Sep	2012	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		0	Check engine light on --engine stalls
Aug	2008		0	Had to have valve lash adjusters replaced
Oct	2008		0	Blown Engine
Dec	2008		0	1.Sunroof leaking 2.Added one quart of oil that was lost from an oil leak. 3.Engine clattering and idle at 1500rpm with miss while wet conditions 4. Strong smell of fuel/exhaust smoke/CEL on 5. Loosing coolant

 

Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009		0	Doors lock but key pad alarm won't set and the lights won't flash when you push the "lock" button. Dealer found the hood contact switch not making contact and replaced the pad-lid switch part #92736-3A000. No charge.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	5000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	34000	1000	control arm, alignment, 2 front tires, rear brakes 'ESC OFF' light went on intermittently - dealer replaced brake switch under warranty.  I also replaced a headlight, which seem to fail more often in Hyundais or Elantras than in other cars I've owned.
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	71000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	107000	350	My car was gaining some miles do I had the timing belt replaced as well as the accessory belts. Timing belt had some minor cracks in it. Pullys were doing great, no need to replace those.
Mar	2013	112000	2000	Replaced the transmission.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	27000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	55300	126	Windshield wiper control lever snapped, unable to use windshield wipers. Replaced windshield wiper switch assembly with a new part. $75 for the part, $138 for half an hour of labor. Would not cover under warranty.
Jul	2011	66000	0	Scraping sound from right side during and immediately after braking. Found right rear outboard brake pad jammed in track and worn through into backing plate. Replaced all rear pads and right rear rotor (was gouged by backing plate).
Sep	2012	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	97000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	97000	50	Right tail light and dash lights were going out. There was a short in the ashtray light. They disconnected the light. My air conditioner will blow cool air and then hot. It has enough freon, can't find the cause.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	13000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	37000	45	CD player in radio broke, replaced mechanism.
May	2013	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	22940		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	47120	24	The transmission will hang up in 2nd gear sometimes, when almost coming to a complete stop, then won't downshift easily to gain more torque; sometimes will not downshift when attempting to accelerate up an on ramp; hesitation (fuel del.)
Aug	2012	73820	515	Timing belt, water pump and two drive belts replaced (preventative maintenance - no failure)
Mar	2013	89280		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	12000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	12000	0	Water pump was bad. Replaced, then had to take it back a week later for a cooling system problem...there was air in the cooling system.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New Brunswick, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	3100		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	36580	0	SES light on for an extended period of time. Dealer unable to fix, traded car.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	3000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	7000	0	Rear rotors re-machined.
May	2013	62000	32	Driver's side sun visor broke. Would not stay in up position. Replaced with a used part.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	5000	0	Power steering stopped working one cold morning. Shut engine off and started again, and steering worked fine. No other issues since, but brought into the shop anyway. They found code C2412. Remove and replace EPS column.
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	1000	0	08 Elantra SE was recalled: fuel pump replacement. Since then, car continues to fail to start (cranks but won't turn over) when sitting for ~2.5-4 hours. When it sits for 8-9 hours or more, it starts fine. Dealer will repair in Nov 2008. 1006 ttl miles.
Nov	2008	1000	0	This was the third fuel pump in a vehicle with less than 1400 miles. Third time is a charm. Orig pump was bad, recall caused replacement with another bad pump, third pump was good - finally. I sleep better knowing it now starts reliably.
Jul	2011	14000	0	Replace RF suspension link due to crack - sounded like car was falling apart on even slightly uneven roads.
Mar	2012	24000	0	Brake warning light came on repeatedly while my tail lights were not illuminating as I braked. Turns out the brake sensor was not working. Dealer replaced it. Half a day. Under warranty.
Apr	2013	34000	0	Squeaky brakes; pads replaced. First vehicle I've ever had that needed these at 35K miles.
May	2013	34000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	5000	0	Fuel pump replaced as car stall while driving on highway at 65mph.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	1000	0	Oil Control Valve had to be replaced. Fuel pump was replaced. Although this is a recalled part, car was losing power / running rough. Felt like it was about to stall. Technician indicated diagnostic code revealed OCV was causing this. Fuel pump replaced also due to recall at same time.
Jun	2011	25000	0	annoying squeal from rear right wheel, could not replicate

 

Hyundai Elantra in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	4000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	13000	0	Intermittent ESC light, faulty brake switch replaced.
Apr	2010	22000	0	XM radio showed "not ready." Problem resolved by removing main power fuse to reset stereo, which now shows XM code to allow subscription renewal.
Sep	2010	27000	0	ESC light came on again. Brake light switch replaced again, steering angle sensor ordered.
Oct	2010	28000	0	Steering angle sensor/clockspring unit replaced under warranty (related to ESC light).
Mar	2013	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	15000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	19000	0	The console padded top between the two front seats has a crack in it. The dealer says, to bad, not covered by warranty. The dealer stated he has had several complaints about this problem.
Sep	2009	21000	0	Had to order 97154-2H000: Actuator-module.  Was up in Burlingame, CA and had Caminisa Hyundai replace the water pump  they replaced the console cover also - under warranty.
Sep	2012	53000	65	Elantra could not go into reverse. They had to replace a brake switch.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	25000	0	"ESC off" dashboard light was intermittently coming on for no reason; faulty brake light switch was the problem. It was replaced, but only a few days ago, so I'm not 100% sure that the problem is fixed.
Mar	2013	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	2000	0	Two crossbars providing trunk release are clipped into place underneath the center tail-light, in the trunk; with trunk empty, and driving normally, they will dislodge from clip and rattle noisily. However, They are snapped back into place in 5 secon
Mar	2009	9000	0	Inconsistent hissing from driver foot-well when making left-turns. No loss in control or power.
Apr	2009	9000	0	Malfunction Indicator Light came on as car started to buck in first gear. Drove to dealer. Dealer replaced oil control valve (FP Number 24355-23763). Problem resolved.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	33000	450	Passenger door lock unreliable, "Actuator and Lock defective"
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	12000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	14000	0	check engine light
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	16000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	16000	124	ECM repair/replace
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	23000	0	The transmission has never shifted correctly. Dealer says there's nothing wrong with it so I will wait until it breaks.
May	2010	29000	0	the ac condenser locked up. they fixed it with no problem. on a side note had to replace 2 front tires, at 30,000 miles. my mother has the entorage van, she had to replace 2 front tires at 15,000 miles.
Jun	2011	66000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	42000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	43000	0	Driver's window regulator replaced ESC would intermittently turn off and require the car to be turned off and back on to reset. Dealer replaced the brake pedal switch to resolve the problem.
Mar	2011	46000	0	Driver's seatbelt catches. Dealer said they could not replicate.
Sep	2011	52000	0	Drivers seatbelt catches and is noisy. Dealer says they can't replicate. Again.
Mar	2012	58000	200	A/C was completely discharged. Dealer said they could not find a leak. System discharged again. Dealer found that the compressor was indeed bad.
Mar	2013	69000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Nigeria
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	11160		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	21900	0	Air conditioner was not working like before. Probably just a recharge, but might have also been something with the fan.
Sep	2011	47120	0	Brain box. Computer module that controls the a lot of the processes in the vehicle. The symptoms were the vehicle was high-starting and eventually stopped moving with a burning smell coming from the module. Stayed in the workshop for about a month until t Front and rear break pads and sensors changed.
Sep	2012	53320		Most recent odometer entry.