CarComplaints.com Notes: So far the 2011 Elantra doesn't have the same volume of transmission problems that 2010 owners are fighting with. It also doesn't have the same pattern of steering and braking complaints that are piling up with the 2013 model year.

We're not saying the 2011 is perfect -- I mean, what were they thinking advertising their MPGs -- but there are worse choices.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,535 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2011 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

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2011 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #14

Apr 192016

Elantra

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V871000 (electronic stability control); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #13

Dec 232015

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V871000(electronic stability control); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 06/15/16 the dealer stated they recalibrated the system. Updated 06/20/16.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #12

Feb 132012

Elantra

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to skid. The rear end swayed and the ESC warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact was able to regain control and continued driving. The failure recurred numerous times while driving various speeds. In 2013, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V871000 (electronic stability control); however, the remedy was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Aududon, NJ, USA

problem #11

Dec 222015

Elantra

  • 90,000 miles

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

The 2011 Elantra has severe under steer and over steer I don't want to drive the car till it is fixed. It is scary.

- Kerrick, MN, USA

problem #10

Feb 222016

Elantra

  • 0 miles
I rec a recall but this is the second recall in the past few months. The first one was fro a front-end coil, that could have snapped and punctured my tire, causing a crash. The recall I have now, is for the ESC system. They tell me to wait for another letter of remedy or I can call and make an appt with the dealership. If there is more than one recall, is this vehicle safe or should I assume it will be, when remedy is done? concerned about so many recalls. Neither recall has caused an accident, yet, and I hope the current recall doesn't cause one either, before I get the remedy letter. I can't be taking time off from work either, every time I get concerned over these darned recalls. I just want to register this complaint with you. I hope this is the right place for me to file, since I haven't gotten into an accident and hope I don't

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #9

Dec 012015

Elantra

  • 42,900 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed there was an abnormal vibration in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rotor was warped and needed to be turned or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V871000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,900.

- Granbury, TX, USA

problem #8

Feb 082016

Elantra

  • 87,500 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the ESC sensor warning indicator illuminated continuously. When the ignition was turned off and back on, the warning indicator did not illuminate. After driving for approximately one minute, the ESC warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V871000 (electronic stability control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #7

Jan 132016

Elantra

  • miles
I saw a recall for a car I traded in. Will the new owner receive a notice?

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #6

Aug 222015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
My grandson was making a left turn when the ESC stopped the car in the middle of the road. Almost got hit broadside, before it released. It had happen to me in July dealer made a repair, said it was a front wheel bearing and repaired under warranty. The car has a warning light on for the ESC. This is extremely dangerous. I have apt on Wednesday with the dealer 08 -26-2015......updated 12/03/15

- West Chester , PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 182014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 26,758 miles
While driving my vehicle on the freeway traveling at speeds of about 60 mph, my tire pressure light came on, although all 4 tires were previously checked for pressure. When the tire pressure light came on, it triggered the traction control light to begin blinking uncontrollably. The engine then began to clicked loudly as my speed decreased, out of my control, to about 40 mph, although I had my petal to the floor. I then had to exit, taking local roadways as to my speed would not increase past 40 mph with my RPM was at about 4.5. after notifying the dealership and taking it in to be serviced, I was informed nothing was wrong but reset the computer just in case. Since then it has happened 3 other times with no explanation and diagnostic coming back clear.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #4

May 222014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles

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

I haven't had any accidents but I had many almost accidents. It is very dangerous and scary. I can't even go over a bump or look to the left or right because it steers off so bad. I have to hold it very tight the whole time. I'm scared for my life as well as whoever is with me. Hyundai dealership just says its because its electric steering but I think they just dont want to deal with it. I hope there is something done soon.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 112013

Elantra

  • 26,357 miles
I was driving my Elantra when the ems elec. Stability control light came on and the auto began to shake as I was driving. The road was dry and weather was regular. It feels as if the auto is driving on flat wheels or on ice. I lose stability in my steering. I have taken my auto to Hyundai twice. They claim they there computers can't find any errors. This is an issue that randomly occur and can't be created at will. I don't feel safe driving while these incidents happen. I've found similar complaints of this issue online with other Elantra 2011 customer. Hyundai doesn't want to acknowledge that there is an issue with the electronic stability control and steering.

- Pennsauken, NJ, USA

problem #2

Sep 092012

Elantra

  • 20,000 miles
Since I bought the car late Feb. 2011 (after they release the new modeled cars in the last days of the previous year)...I have complained and inquired about an occurrence that happens with the brakes on occasion that seems to be triggering: Vsm, ESC, tcs, ABS, brake assist and/or ebd safety systems under normal road, temperatures, speeds, brake pressure. There has been at brake delays, very loud grinding noise, and at times provided a violent push back and pumping unlike any normal ABS system and those times were few but again under normal conditions no sudden breaking. The grinding sounds and feels a bit like a second after you apply pressure to the brake an anchor drops on the road and bounces and grinds against mental and the pavement. It feels like an empty brake pad (but is not) and stop as if one also. However not all the time and when the brakes are normal it feels safe. However, it happens even slowly parking in my flat smooth driveway sometimes (no sand I check everytime). I have avoided many accidents just barely when this is triggered and it most often causing double the stopping time. I end up into the intersecting streets beyond a stop sign or stop light by about half a car length. It doesn't always kick in right away with brake pressure but trips it up a second later and you have to almost trick the brake and steering to get control and stop in time. There has been too much of a process in an effort to correct it, other issues found, and multiple accident caused from it one of which cause a hospital visit and an injury leaving me will a hematoma and crooked smile still. I need help and more space to explain. Please email me for details.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #1

Jul 022011

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 3,600 miles
Dry day, normal acceleration, traction control killed power upon entering highway traffic leaving us sitting in 50-55 mph traffic, then cleared up, twice within 3 hours. Also on same day, 60 mph on a two lane road the skid control light came on and applied the left front brake pulling me into oncoming traffic, I reacted quickly and brought auto back to my lane and turned off skid control. This happened once before.fortunately there was no traffic. The skid control light came on then went back out both times. One failure seemed to be the traction control, the other was the skid control. I suspect a bad wheel speed sending unit. So far the dealer has found nothing.

- Canon, GA, USA

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