10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,750 miles

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2009 Hyundai Elantra miscellaneous problems

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2009 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #7

Jan 052020

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

UNKNOWN; My car moved from pavement to dirt rode. I pressed the break and attempted to turn left. The car did not slow down or turn. I went straight off the curve and hit a tree. Upon impact broke 4 bones(hip, ribs, arm, shoulder shoved into my chest), lacerated 2 organs, and major concussion. I go for a secondary hip surgery to correct the failed device inside my body now.

- Fitzgerald, GA, USA

problem #6

Feb 012021

Elantra

  • 95,000 miles
The sensitivity on the alarm system is way off. I can't even set the alarm because if a semi drives passed it, the alarm goes off. If a cat jumps on it, the alarm goes off. If a strong breeze goes by and a twig drops, it goes off. Even though the local Hyundai repair people know what is wrong, they still want to charge an arm and a leg. For something that isn't my fault. Just recalibrate your equipment. You have the computers to do so because your equipment has done it before. Maybe fix it?

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #5

Feb 242019

Elantra

  • miles
When driving the vehicle, the eps light would arbitrarily turn on and go away when the ignition key is cycled off and back on. When the light comes on, it immediately becomes difficult to steer. The car reverts to manual steering mode and requires significant amount of effort to control. We have had the eps light turn on multiple times without warning while driving and putting us in dangerous, unsafe conditions on the road. Recently, the eps light is staying on and not going away. We visited the local dealer to report this issue and their diagnosis resulted in error codes related to the steering angle sensor-electrical, torque sensor main signal fault, ECU (brake system) hardware error, can time-out ems, and motor. When asked, they were not willing to perform an evaluation as per the technical service bulletin. They recalibrated the steering angle sensor and stated that if the problem reoccurs, we would need to return to the dealership to replace the steering column (part number 56310-2H250 AS1) and pay full cost of repair (part and labor). This part number is listed as a replaceable item per the technical service bulletin. Please note that the dealership performed an eps S/w chk/ECU upgrade in 2015 when no issues were present and refuse to further assist when the issue is present when the recall campaign information letter in March 2015 clearly states that the final remedy has not been developed at this time. The diagnosis shows that a faulty part was installed by the car manufacturer, as stated in the recall, and the dealership is refusing to address the actual issue. Instead of solving the problem, they insist that we drive this potentially unsafe vehicle until the issue reoccurs. This is a safety related concern as there is no warning to when this issue will occur. Their recall notice states that the eps problems could result in an increased risk of a crash.

- Whippany, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jan 252019

Elantra

  • 26,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was driving home on interstate and all of sudden all my dash lights came on without warning, car died. Pulled over and parked it. Didn't overheat or anything. I'm confused why now my car won't start. Or attempt to turn over. Help!!

- Clanton, AL, USA

problem #3

Sep 162015

Elantra

  • miles
2009 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle cover assembly air filter and recall issues.

- Two Rivers, WI, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012017

Elantra

  • miles
Driver side visor doesn't stay in position and drops on its own. Thus it block the driver's ability to see the road. When I searched the google, I encountered several thousand owns have reported similar issues.

- Foothill Ranch, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 202015

Elantra

  • 65,750 miles
While driving, the air circulation system turns off automatically even when it is turned on and then after a while it turns back on again on its own. Again while driving, when the air circulation is turned off, it turns on sporadically and turns back off again. So far this has been happening only for a short duration but the concern is that if it turns off for prolonged periods of time during winter driving or during rain then the windshield defogger will not work which will end up being a safety hazard. Not sure if this is an electrical problem - may be a loose contact in the electrical system or a wiring issue. Not clear if this will end up affecting other devices such as lights, etc. Later. This has been happening for the past several months. I bought this vehicle second hand in summer of 2015.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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