The back end sways significantly back and forth whenever the car goes over an uneven bump in the road (as long as both sides don't hit at the exact same time). I've done research on the issue, and found that there are hundreds of reports/forums all reporting the same problem. Many people are reporting complete loss of control leading to crashes, which I do not find hard to believe. It takes an effort, with good driving conditions to keep the vehicle from swerving. I can only imagine how easy it would be to lose control and go into a spin during rainy or snowy conditions.
2012 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints
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Was driving car made a bang noise, pulled over found coil spring broke on front drivers side. Had to call toll truck. Car has been taken care of in excellent shape. Thank god I wasn't on highway going 55 MPH. Could have been a bad accident and people could have got hurt . There was no warning !
While traveling on a city street at about 20 MPH, I hit a pothole with my 2012 hyundai elantra and the car came to a stop, afterward the tire burst. Noise was a loud rubbing sound coming from the front passenger wheel. A defective strut coil/spring ripped and cut through the inner side wall of the tire. Aaa towed my car to one of their repair shops. Total cost of new struts and tire was $895.
Going over a standard low grade speed bump. My driver side coil spring snapped. This was replaced by the dealer under warranty. Should they have done the passenger side preventively?
Vehicle front coil springs failed while going over a speed bump at low speed of less than 10 MPH. Coil springs fractured as seen in the photos attached to this writing. Coil spring failure follows a similar pattern to the coil springs in the hyundai elantra 2011, which was recalled over this issue. I believe this faulty product has made its way into the hyundai elantra 2012 supply chain. Here is a link to a website listing other hyundai 2012 owners having the same front coil spring issue. Http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/elantra/front-suspension-coil-spring-problems.php if this failure were to occur at speed, partial loss of control would happen. It is conceivable that deadly, total loss of control could occur at speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 55 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard in the vehicle. Upon pulling over and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front coil spring punctured one of the tires. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist since there were no recalls attributed to the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
I was driving through a store parking lot and went over a speed bump. My front suspension collapsed. Luckily I was close to a car repair place and was able to get it there through burning rubber and incredibly loud noise. I bought the tires a month prior. Whole front suspension was replaced.
Steering wheel clicks when moved either left or right, even when not moving.
The front coil spring fractured while I was driving on a city street and came into contact with my tire. The coil started to rub against my tire until it was punctured. I think this may relate to the recall for the 2011 elantra (15v629000).
Front axles are loud while driving. Changed to a softer compound tire and made a difference. However, the road noise has become louder at 77,986. Took vehicle to service and they found nothing wrong. This has been going on around 20,000 miles.
When drving the 2012 elantra over a pot hole, a man hole or any other uneven surface or imperfection on the road the elantra sways in an extremely unsafe manner, if you do not have a firm grip in the steering wheel you can definately loose control and have or cause a serious accident. Hyundai should do something about this issue and correct the problem, there are so many owners complining about this problem.
My husband backed the car up 3 inches in our driveway and the front coil spring broke, shot through the tire and the tire exploded. We bought our 2012 elantra in october 2011 and apparently there was a recall of the 2011 elantras for this exact issue for cars that are owned in the "salt belt" / cold weather states which is where we live, but the recall was only issued for elantras manufactured between 11/12/10 to 3/31/11. Mine is a 2012 which was purchased in october 2011and manufactured sometime between march 2011 and october 2011. I highly doubt that hyundai, which apparently didn't know about the issue until an increase in warranty claims on the issue started an investigation of it in 2014, changed the front coil springs they were using to manufacture the same car just 1 "year" newer between the end of the recalled vehicle date and the manufacture date of my 2012 elantra. I now have to replace both, relatively new tires, and front struts and springs. I believe the recall should include more vehicle years since there would have been no reason for them to change the parts they were using between 2011 and 2012 models if they were unaware of a problem. Also, a 2012 elantra that was possible manufactured in the recall time frame should also be included in the recall.
Front left coil spring broke after going over a pothole at very low speed (about 15mph). I've recently learned that many 2011 elantras in salt belt states/areas had a recall on front coil springs after similar issues. I'm concerned that the front coil springs in my year make/model (2012 elantra, also in a salt belt state) has the same issue and should be investigated for a recall.
Big problem with the front coil spring. Mine broke and punctured the new tire I had installed this year. The spring broke in half. I was going over a speed bump leaving a baseball stadium when all this occurred.
I purchased this car new from a hyundai dealer in march 2012 problem 1. Since early on, the car always exhibited a serious instability in the rear end. Specifically speaking, when driving on any small bump found on any normal road, the car rear suspension will not absorbe the bump like any normal car would but instead severely jumps and then 'darts or shifts' laterally. Even in dry pavement. Having lived in the ne and illinois now, I am a very experienced driving in snowy conditions. Driving this car in even 1/2" of snow is downright terrifying. There is absolutely no rear end control and total instability no matter how careful you drive. I have found myself not knowing if I was going to make home without getting into an accident. The past two winters I had to use other vehicle even if the weather forecast call for snown flurries. I have never driven a car so unstable in my 45 years of driving. By the way, loading up the car with passengers or additional weight has zero impact reducing the severity of the problem. Problem 2 the rear tires wear out very fast. Even though I rotate them even 5k miles, they wear so badly that they produce a loud road noise from uneven wear. I am on my third set of tires and these need replacement now. I have taken the car to to hyundai, they checked alignment and said there is nothing wrong and the problem must be the tires. After doing some research, I learned these cars have a solid , non-adjustable rear end with a fixed toe-in and camber. I am certain that both problems I listed are caused by hyundai's rear end design. This is a major problem and hyundai refuses to acknowledge it. It is a matter of time before accidents with loss of life will occur. What am I suppose to do this coming winter? .a neighbor with a 2013 elantra complained about the same instability.
The driver's side coil broke and punctured the tire causing a blow out while driving 70 MPH in the middle lane of a highway. Terrified because the the smoke and the inability to steer the car I was barely able to get across the right hand lane and park on the side of the road. The car was towed to the dealership where I had purchased my 2012 hyundai elantra. I am the original owner, and have always serviced my car at the dealership. The coil spring broke on may 27th and the dealership is having difficulty locating a replacement for the coil spring. I am told that they could possibly have one by june 8th. This fact alone tells me that my car is not the only one with this issue. I am insisting that they replace the passenger side as well because I am certain that it is just a matter of time before that coil also breaks. The dealership said that hyundai will not cover the cost of replacing the second coil spring as there is nothing wrong with it. I have contacted hyundai and started a good faith request and they are reviewing to see if they will cover the cost of replacing the passenger side. Hyundai had a coil spring recall on 2012 elantra vehicles for all cars produced prior to 3/31/2011. My car was produced on 6/9/2011 just missing the recall cut off date. Obviously given what happened to my car they need to extend that cut off date. I am very lucky that my blow out did not cause an accident. My dealership has been very good during this ordeal and has provided me with a loaner car.
Due to the design of the 2012 elantra suspension/rear end, the rear wheel tires are worn out well before expectation. Purchased the car new and after 20k miles discovered significant wear on the rear tires...especially the inside of the tire. Thought it was a tire problem. Replaced all tires, and after only 16k miles the rear tires again need replacement. Front tires look like new. The tires are less than 2 years old. Again, still thought it was a tire problem. Went to tire dealer and was told the problem was not the tires but the fact that the rear suspension cannot be adjusted for alignment. It is fixed by hyundai at a -1.50 camber...which apparently causes the tires to ware out quickly. I now agree that it a car problem and contacted hyundai customer service. The rep said they had never heard of this before (which I find difficult to believe) and refused any assistance pushing it back on the tire manufacturer. The local hyundai dealer stated they were aware of this problem, but could nothing to resolve it. This appears to be a design flaw which hyundai is not ready or willing to address.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving down a hill or making a turn at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the front driver side sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear rotors and pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Our vehicle is just outside of the production window that applies to hyundai recall 133 regarding fractured coil springs. Our right front coil spring broke, resulting in the puncturing of the tire. Both us and the previous owner of the vehicle live and have used the vehicle in the defined snow/salt region. The vehicle impacted a pothole. Immediate inspection showed no damage to tire or wheel. Driver continued on to work, parked, and at the end of the workday began to drive home. After turning a corner, an audible "grinding" was noted, and driver stopped, looking under the vehicle for lodged debris. Second motorist stopped to assist, and an attempt to move the vehicle was made, at which point it was noted that the suspension was "off", and they believed a portion of the braking system was resting on the tire. Driver proceeded to attempt to remove the vehicle from the roadway, and the turning of the vehicle resulted in the fractured coil spring coming in contact with the right front tire, lacerating it. Recall 133 covers models manufactured through march 31, 2011. Our manufacture date is june 20, 2011.
Both original coil springs of this vehicle have snapped due to corrosion and cold weather climate within a year of the other. Hyundai will not include in the recall because it is 2012 vehicle. The issue is the same as the 2011 coil spring failures. This recall needs extended to the 2012 vehicles as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving over a bump, tar, or rough pavement, the rear of the vehicle would become unstable and sway violently from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an alignment was performed, but the failure continued. Due to the faulty suspension system, the tires would become worn at an accelerated rate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 750.
I am terrified to drive my car on compacted snow or ice. The backend fishtails so bad I fear losing control. I have to slow down to 30 MPH to control the car. I will not drive on any big highways because I can't go over 30 MPH. Like other complaints I have lived in mn all my life and had many cars. I have never experienced what I am with this car. They back end has a mind of it's own. If you go to carcomplaints.com you will see what others are experiencing. There are lots of complaints on this issue. Look up the 2013's to understand what is going on. I love my car but now feel I have to get rid of it. In good conscience I can't sell this to a private party. I don't want to be responsible for their death. Only choice is thru a dealer and lose money. I suppose a hyundai dealer is my only option because some of them are aware of this problem. One admitted it was a design flaw. Let the dealer ship car to a southern state where there is no snow and ice. Please help. Make hyundai fix this problem before someone gets killed. I am disappointed with consumer report who recommended this car. They must not have tested it on winter roads. Thank you
When driving over a speed bump at the mall I heard a noise from the front of the car. Looked at front of car ,did not see anything wrong,proceeded to drive it and heard the noise again and the smell of burning rubber and smoke coming from drivers side front wheel compartment. Called tow truck and the mechanic said the front spring was broke.this happened on 11-21-15. Had it towed to a repair shop.
When driving over a speed bump in a mall.,I heard a noise from the front of car.looked at front of car did not see anything wrong and proceeded to drive it. It made a funny noise and you could smell burning rubber and smoke started to come from front drivers side wheel compartment.called a tow truck and the mechanic said looks like the front coil spring broke. I was wandering if you have had any complaints on this year as I know the 2011 had a fracturing problem with the front coil springs.this just happened today 11-21-15 and is at a repair facility to be looked at on monday when they open for business.
Rear end fishtails severely when I hit a pothole, sewer lid or any bump in the road. I have come very close to hitting other cars beside me and head on from this problem. I am terrified to drive my own new car. I have taken it to two different hyundai dealerships and their service department says there is nothing wrong with the car and it operates as designed, yet they have also told me that this is a very common complaint they did lower the pressure in the tires and suggested I put cases of water in my trunk to weigh down the back end of the car. I have added 70 pounds of weight in the trunk and still it does not help at all. I have read that in the snow the problem is ten times worse. I live in a state where we get plenty of snow and I dread the thought of having to drive that car during that time. I am so disappointed I don't even have the words to express how upset that I am.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at any speed over a bump in the road, the vehicle veered to the left or right. In addition, the vehicle would jerk violently and there was an abnormal noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that either the front enlightenment needed to be repaired or the front tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken a second time to the dealer where they recalibrated the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,066.
Periodically my car refuses to start. The battery is good, all lights on the dash are normal, headlights work, radio works, car is in parked position, yet when I turn the key it refuses to start. This is the second set of occurrences of the same issue. I experienced this issue last year (2014), at which time I had to take the car into service on more than three occasions before the figured it out. They eventually sorted out the issue in november of 2014. Now 6 months after, in may 2015, the same issue occurs only to find out that hyundai will only warranty the part but not the labor costs. Today while at the dealership, there was at least one other hyundai elantra owner with the same issue. I'd hate that the car refuse to start in an emergency situation this is obviously something that hyundai is aware of, yet refuse to take full responsibility and remedy the situation for myself and all other customers. I believe there should be a recall for this. I also have a second issue with this car, from the day of purchase. The car shakes at speeds between 40mph and 55mph. I have taken the car in on multiple occasions to two different hyundai dealerships, yet they cannot figure out the issue. They have balanced the tires, aligned the wheels, rotated the tires, etc, yet none of their attempts have resulted in a solution. This issue make driving the car feel very unsafe, and very unpredictable in wet conditions
After purchasing the car new with all of 31 miles on it I noticed on my 350 mile drive home from anchorage to fairbanks alaska that the rear end of the car would skip around unpredictably when hitting a bump or when I hit an icy patch of road (and as a result of the skipping around, the rear tires wear/cup ridiculously fast, which may also be dangerous but is mostly annoying and expensive). Despite a few attempts by the dealer at repairing the steering column it still does it, 30k miles later. As far as speed, it happens at any speed above about 35 MPH . It is bad enough in the summer to feel like the rear end is leaving the road, but it is extremely dangerous in the winter when traction is already tenuous at best. Sooner or later this is going to kill someone if it hasn't already.
Last oct. I noticed my tires on the rear of my car were bald .I took it to the dealership to have it looked at they would not do anything with it . So I talked to the owner he agreed to replace them. They checked the alignment said nothing was wrong. Put new tires on ,now one year later tires are bald again. Dealer said they would not do anything for me . Hyundai said they will not do anything. The car has only 32000 miles on it. This is going to be the 2nd. Set of tires on the rear in 1 year .please let me know what I can do to resolve this problem. Thank you
Driving on the highway, went over unevenness in road and rear end swayed left to right. Dealer said it was operating as designed. Scary,
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