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2011 Hyundai Elantra electrical complaints

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Filed Apr 6, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The battery won't charge and causing the remotes to keep going out and I'm unable to start my car with the push start remote. The battery and remotes were just replaced in november 2020 & it is now giving me the same issues again. I came back to start my parked car & it won't start.

Filed Dec 7, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 98,000 miles · MN

Engine has trouble starting or stalls often. Was told to replace whole engine when I went in awhile ago due to issue of starting, noise and oil leak. Tpms sensor I think is shot to every time I fill up air it still suggests issue with tires. Windows also get stuck down or up.

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Electrical · MA

2011 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to tmk direct battery connection harness safety recall. *ld the consumer stated there were issues at the dealership having to recall completed. The consumer was informed the part needed to be ordered after arriving and waiting for the repair. The consumer scheduled the recall to be completed at a different dealer.

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

When going at low speeds in traffic car shuts off after pressing break too much. Car shuts off in reverse. Car shuts off while making turns and hitting break simultaneously. Going over 60 MPH causes car to shut off multiple times every few minutes or even seconds. (worst was 9 times in under 2 minutes) car shuts off slowing down to red light. Had car checked numerous times by mechanics. Noone can figure it out. No code comes up when plugged into computer at autoshop. Alot of other people have reported this issue with same make and model

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that she saw smoke coming from the trunk and from the door on the passenger side. She opened the door, the area from her dashboard all the way down to her gears was burned. The fire department and the police arrived and both filed reports. The fire department let the vehicle smoke out and diagnosed the issue as an electrical fire. The vehicle had a recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v393000 (equipment) for the same issue with the 12 volt accessory socket located inside the vehicle. The vehicle was currently still awaiting to be towed away by the manufacturer to email a letter for the claim to the contact. The dealer smart hyundai (1 smart drive, white hall, ar 71602 (870) 534-8122) told the contact to call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed May 31, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · NC

My steering wheel is scrubbing and has free play in it. It started with free play in it now it is scrubbing somewhere. And my odometer reading, horn does not work.

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · PA

The airbag light came on and will not go away. I have not gotten into accident nor have the airbags deployed.

Filed Jan 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · ID

Car will lose power while driving, on occasion it can be jumped / restarted, but it will suddenly lose power again. Have towed it 6 times in 5 months. Now I'm looking for an entirely new engine. Side note: you can't put the car in neutral to tow it if there is no power, so you have to hope jumper cables will get it enough power to put the car in neutral. No manual steering either, so we had to use a tow truck several times since you couldn't turn corners manually at all the steering wheel just locks, even with the key in the ignition.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · SC

My headlights keep going out , the battery keeps dying and the car will not crank after you put gas in it with the ignition off . I have to leave the car running when I pump gas . My check engine lights comes on and off when it pleases . My tire light is usually always on , just been having lots of trouble with it here recently

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Electrical · 1 miles · CA

The knob on to turn on fan for A/C starting to not work unless I tuned it on and off. Then a few days ago, while I was idling in a parking lot, the knob got stuck with the A/C on. I started to smell burning & when I tried to turn it off the knob came off and I saw smoke coming from where the knob was. I turned off my vehicle, removed the fuse for the A/C and drove home. When I went to replace it and remove the old one, I noticed that the plug that connects to the climate control unit is also burned. The plug and the wires connected to it lead to a bunch of wires that are wired together. At this point, I am afraid to drive my vehicle, even though the fuse for the climate control unit isn't in. If I leave the unit disconnected, I will not be able to use by hazards. If I hadn't removed the fuse or if I had been on a major highway or freeway the car may have caught fire. I noticed that there are many people replacing this part. Maybe it could be a safety issue.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 70,000 miles · CA

Takata recall: we have have taken the car to get inspected due to engine light coming on and off and have had to make payments about different fixes that would apparently help only to notice no change and the light would come back within days or weeks and come on and off . There is a sudden change in the way the vehicle drives after the light comes on, and then goes away. This normally happened in freeways.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MD

The car sensors keep going up. The crank shaft sensor is not sending a signal that the car is in motion. When pull out on to a street or highway and press the accelerator sometimes my car will stall or drop speed. I fear someone will end up running into the back of me. When I come to a complete stop the car will stall or will not accelerate. Also the car headlights and tails tight bulbs blow within 4 or 5 days after putting new bulbs in. The cam sensor for the back up camera does not work as well.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 129,000 miles · AR

Got my 2011 hyundai elantra in 2017 at 94k miles. Air bag light is continuously illuminated, ESC light had been on for approx. 6-8 weeks. Also, none of the controls on the steering wheel work. None of the controls have worked since I got the car. No cruise control, I can't reset my trip odometer, I can't control the volume for my radio, nor can I control the bluetooth for my hands free usage. Was told by dealership that there would be a fee to have this problem looked at, but saw a hyundai mechanic by chance in a gas station and was told that my clock spring could be faulty. This is an issue, especially for commuters like myself. Also, mpg has drastically decreased. Was getting almost 35 mpg, now it's only about 25 mpg.

Filed Oct 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · VA

Possible crankshaft angle sensor failure. Car will not start properly or stalls after starting and shifting gears. New battery installed 9/29/2018. No spark plugs or alternator issues noted after mechanical testing. There should be a recall for this problem as most mechanics cannot locate the issue in testing.

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · MD

Vehicle randomly does not start. When key is turned to position one lights, radio, windows, indicator lights all work as expected. When key is turned to start the engine nothing happens. The engine does not turnover or even attempt to turnover. The battery was replaced the first time this happened in april 2018. At that time I had the alternator and starter checked both were functioning properly. After repeated attempts to start the vehicle it has always started, eventually; it can take anywhere from 2 minutes to 30+ minutes for the engine to engage. When it first started occurring it happened pretty often. Prior to last friday it had been a couple months since it took more than 30 minutes to start. I took the vehicle to another mechanic yesterday. Again starter, battery, alternator are all functioning properly. The mechanic mentioned that this model is known to have issues with the ignition and that I should contact the dealership, they may know what it is exactly. I've called two dealerships today, both say they know nothing about ignition problems in the vehicle.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · CA

Car will not start some times. Dealer says nothing wrong.

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 96,866 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving various speeds. Also, the front and rear brakes failed intermittently. Furthermore, the electrical system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 96,866.

Filed May 26, 2018 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · CA

Electronic ignition sporadically fails during very cold weather. Vehicle was parked under carport. Unknown part or reason. No problem with battery or alternator. After temp increased by 10 degrees it started normally. It was about 40 degrees each time it happened.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · OH

The windshield wipers flew off of my car during a rain storm while I was driving. I was told by the place that repaired it that the dealership didn't fasten them on correctly. When I took my car in for an oil change the service technician said he fixed my recall as well - the car never had a recall repair notice ! Air conditioner does not work - when service did oil change they tried to tell me it was going to be 415 dollars to fix the air because the discharge hose is leaking. The discharge hose costs 11.00 on the internet & valvolene instant oil change will refill the freon in your car for less than 140 dollars. The brake lights all have needed replaced consistently every other month - I'm wondering if there is some kind of short in the wiring?

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · MD

Shift interlock faulty in 2011 elantra at 91,000 miles - car will not go out of park after idiling for 5 minutes. This same issue was a recall on 2007 -2010 models

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 1 miles · IL

Airbag warning light on panel comes on when vehicle is placed in drive and engine engaged

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · IL

When I attempt to start the car, the lights and all electrical features come on, but the car will not turn over. This happens repeatedly and then it suddenly starts. I've read that this a widespread problem with this model and it may be the inhibitor switch.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Electrical · 8,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 34,000 miles · MO

Car will not start. Have battery, alternator, and started all tested and are good. Every so often go to start the car and when you turn the key to first position everything turns on. Windows work, radio works, light on dash turn on. Go to start the car and it does nothing. Does not even try to start the starter makes no noise. You just here a clicking noise. Was told be dealer that it might be inhibitor switch (range switch), that was replaced and a week later it again will not try to start. If you let it sit and come back a day later many time it will crank right over. There are many forums online with the same issue from this model.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Electrical · 38,803 miles · NJ

When I went to go start my car for work it wouldnt start. Left it at home and had son try to turn on and didnt turn on. Dealership asked me to jump it started for a few days then it happened again not starting. Aaa came out move to neutral then started. Been having this problem for the past few weeks.

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Electrical · 62,439 miles · MD

Car does not start - key is in ignition, lights and sensors all work - turn key in ignition to "on" position - no start. Going through several gyrations ie: jiggle the shifter, step on brake, lock and unlock car from inside with fob - then car starts usually. Car was taken to college park hyundai - service found poor connection at mps box; secured connections, no show on diagnostics. Got in car at dealership, did not start on 1st time. Took car home - same thing - not starting on first try (sometimes). Returned car back to dealership 2-24-15 - still cannot duplicate or find problem. Returned car back to dealership 3/2/15 - cannot find problem. Am picking up car today 3-10-15.

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Gear shift will not go into park or reverse. Also the ESC light comes on and off at times.

Filed Feb 21, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · MT

I bought my hyundai elantra new in 2011 since owning the vehicle it's been a nightmare and I get very little if any help from the local hyundai dealer. I have had numerous issues with the vehicle not starting (car is silent when I turn the key in the ignition, car cranks but won't turn over, engine starts but dies, car dies without any reason). I've brought up complaints and concerns to the local dealership but they are never of any help. I recently had to have the starter replaced but it was only replaced because my car one day wouldn't start at all. Since the replacement I am still met with my car not starting at least once a week if not more. Yesterday my sun roof would not close completely, it retracts a few inches from closing, this is not new to me, multiple intermittent electrical issues, such as is occurring now - the sun roof retracting on its own without any visible reason. Or when the gear shift is put in park/reverse, etc. Sunroof will take on a mind of its own. I'm fed up with this lemon of a car and as I see from all the other complaints online about starting issues hyundai needs to do something about it - figure out the reason why and let us consumers know.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · CO

The car will not start intermittently. After we jumpstart it, it will start for a couple of days and then not start again. This has happened four times now. The battery was tested and was rated in good condition. The cause was not because of leaving electronics on as nothing was left on.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MO

Car will not start. It just clicks and will not start. It is random, but progressively gets more frequent as the car gets older/more use. Potentially standing a driver wherever they are at the time it happens. It has already stranded my wife once. This is a safety issue during very hot or cold weather. Hyundai does not seem to care about fixing the issue, nor are they making any efforts whatsoever to remedy it. Dealers are not helping their customers solve the problem either. See the website below. This issue is very common. There needs to be a recall for this issue, as it is likely affecting tens of thousands of owners at the very least. A neutral switch or range switch seems to be the main culprit. Http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t40609_ds554427.

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