2008 Hyundai Elantra: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Acceleration · 39,460 miles · IN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. While parking and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a light pole. It was unknown if there were any injuries or if a police report was filed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,460. Ma 08/05/15 the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 08/11/15

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

If someone had notified me about my new car and its problems I would of not been in three different accidents front end all of them and check for your self my record in driving was perfect last ten years or more when I had my older car in year and no accidents .. Hi I have been in multiple accidents after I bought this car in dec of 2012 a few months goes by and I was on my way home from work ,, keep in mind before I had a jetta old model no accidents since the day I got my license .. I felt when I tried to jam on brakes to not get in accident my brakes stop alittle but lunged forward I pushed very hard still again stop lunged forward .. Not even a month after it was fixed and I sprained my neck another front end damage occurred brakes at fault because pushed hard to stop in sudden isn't working properly I haven't been notified about any defects or anything that would let me think breaks are not perfect as they should be .. I had a perfect driving record since I was sixteen for the most part last ten yrs no accidents . But as soon as I purchase this elantra three accidents I will not be punished for reason I was never notified of recalls .

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 28,600 miles · FL

While driving there was unintended acceleration.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 120,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate but then suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down. The contact stated that he had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. After the vehicle was stopped and the engine was turned off, the contact noticed that the accelerator pedal was seized. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/10/13*lj updated 05/21/2013

Filed Mar 2, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 23,950 miles · PA

While driving in heavy traffic, inching along at low speed for about 1/2 miles; stopping and starting all the way, suddenly during one of these stops, the motor started to rev and the car accelerated on its own. Had to brake hard to avoid hitting the car in front of me. About 10 minutes later, while parking the car in a parking space, the same thing happened. I had already stopped and was putting the car in park. I took the car to the local hyundai garage where they did road testing. Computer tests showed no codes; so no repairs were made. When the tech line of the manufacturer was contacted on this matter was told that there were no cases relating to this problem on file. Have had this problem sporadically since 2010. Last reported an acceleration problem to the hyundai garage early in the month of december 2012. No one at hyundai wants to help me.

Filed May 9, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · MO · crash

Recall on 2008 elantra hyundai. Connector cover problem after install- cold weather. After starting, unable to shift gear from park to drive until the weather was warm. The consumer also stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated before she was able to put the gear in park. The consumer crashed into a pole.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · 26,210 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in the cruise control mode and she attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate up to 70 MPH. She had to turn the cruise control off in order to stop the acceleration. She noticed that the failure occurred twice. The contact also stated that she had difficulty shifting into reverse or park gear. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where it was awaiting diagnosis. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage is approximately 26,260. The failure mileage was approximately 26,210. Updated 10/25/10 *bf updated 10/27/10

Filed May 10, 2010 · Acceleration · 44,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving 57 MPH with the cruise control activated. When he attempted to depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control the vehicle accelerated. The contact observed the accelerator pedal engaging on its own. He was able to disengage the cruise control and stop the unintended acceleration. The contact attempted to utilize the cruise control a second time and when the brakes were applied, the identical failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 44,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2009 · Fuel system, Transmission · 8,918 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. Whenever the contact shifted into park, the gear would never stick. The vehicle would either move forward for a few seconds before coming to a complete stop. Whenever the gear was in drive, the vehicle would jerk forward. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move or would suddenly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for these failures. During the first visit, the mechanic replaced the transmission, which corrected the issue for less than four months. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the solenoids were causing the failures. The dealer replaced the valve assembly and the solenoids. There had been no further occurrences since the last repair. The contact believes that a recall should be issued since it appeared to be a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 8,918 and current mileage was 11,792. Updated 7/23/09 *cn the consumer also stated there was a smell of gas in the vehicle. Updated 07/30/09.