CarComplaints.com Notes: There's an emerging trend of transmission problem with the 2010 Elantra at fairly early mileage.

So far owners report having the transmission replaced under warranty but that won't hold up for much longer. It may be a bit premature but for now we're putting the "CLUNKER" rating on the 2010 Elantra just to be safe.

Speaking of being safe, you might not be unless Hyundai can figure out why their airbags aren't deploying.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,856 miles

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2010 Hyundai Elantra seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2010 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #6

May 202021

Elantra

  • miles

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

EPS or Electric Power Steering stoped working in the middle of the intersection when I tried to turn left. Vehicle became uncontrollable and I had to stop in the middle of the intersection. Everyone started honking and several lights changed before someone approached and helped me just to park the vehicle right after the intersection. There was no lights or any warning that this will happen. I was lucky not to get injured because of this car malfunction. I contacted Hyundai and they confirmed there was recall with that particular problem! Recall numbers 931 and 127. But since than they are very unprofessional and not interested in fixing this issue! I feel like they have 0% interest in helping their customers! Second issue that persists for longer time are seatbelts. They pop open in random moments of driving! They don-??t stay locked the whole drive and I feel unsafe in my Hyundai! I called Hyundai the same day ( May 20th) I almost crashed because of well known recall on bad design EPS, and today August 10th, other than exchanging few emails, they didn-??t help me at all! I-??m really disappointed with Hyundai safety and customer care, and I don-??t recommend to anyone to buy and own Hyundai !

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 012019

Elantra

  • 182,064 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the driver's side seat belt released without warning on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,064.

- Medeso, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 012017

Elantra

  • 50,000 miles
Steering wheel makes a clicking noise when speed is low and it is turning weird. Also the seat belt doesnt restrain properly

- Nolanville, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 042016

Elantra

  • miles

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

Just starting getting a big problem with the steering making noise in steering wheels.. and it get worse.. seat belt keeps unclicking

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #2

Jun 182015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 73,070 miles
Sitting in traffic on 405 freeway near exit 52 going South to work when I was rear-ended by a 2013 Nissan. Back and front of car folded up, I was ejected from the seat belt (opened up and flew into passenger seat) and not one air bag opened. I could not move, my foot was fractured, stomach hurt, neck, back and arms in pain. Chp on the scene. Car that ran into the back of me pushed me into a large truck and pushed the truck into a car. 4-car accident. Car has been totaled and I am reporting the failure and defect with the seat belts and air bags. MA 10/5 updated 11/06/2017

- Granada Hills, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 082012

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 6,000 miles
I was stopping my 2010 Hyundai Elantra on gravel road-my right foot on brakes they locked and car jumped to acceleration and landed in bushes know down porto potty with the town gov.'t.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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