I was getting off the freeway on the off ramo and came to a red light. When the light changed green my car died and I was in left turn lane. I couldn't move the car forward. I didn't have AC and the car would not start at all.
2013 Hyundai Elantra acceleration complaints
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The car feels like it can't get power shakes slow to accelerate for half a block then acceleration. It's happened 5 times today. Other days it sounds like it's not running smoothly and then does ok after awhile. This happened with car in park, backing up, going forward, 2 different stops at lights and 2 more stops til I got home.
On engine start up, the air bag warning light was activated indicating failure with either the airbag or supplement restraint system. Dealer diagnostics indicated the "clockspring" part had failed. This part has failed often enough that hyundai has extended warranty on "some models of 2011-2014" elantra, but not the model of my car even though it is the same part that is on all 2011-2014 elantra models. Should it fail while the vehicle is moving, then the driver's airbag may not deploy during an accident or the supplement restraint system may not work. The "clockspring" part connects to the speed control system.
Suddenly my car developed a new issue of sudden acceleration while stopped/idle. While my foot is on gas, the car will suddenly jerk forward/RPM increase. However, so far while my foot is on the brake, I haven't moved as far as I can tell but fearful it might happen while driving or it will drive forward even with foot on brake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and driving out of the parking lot at 3 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact then crashed into four parked vehicles and a few parking signs. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a broken patella on their right leg, they had a bad abrasion on their left leg, a hematoma on their skull and black eyes that required medical attention. The contact was the only one in their vehicle at the time of the failure. There was no one else in the other vehicles the contact crashed into. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The insurance company was currently inspecting the vehicle. The contact called hyundai of ashville (860 tunnel rd, asheville, nc 28805 (828) 298-4911) however, the contact's insurance company instructed them to not call the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I was driving the car in heavy traffic when the engine shutdown and was almost run into by several cars behind and beside the car. The cars engine has been determined to be seized up even though there was no warning of either low oil pressure or high engine temp or any engine malfunction indicator. The engine has been regularly maintained. This cold have been a disaster had the driver of the vehicle had not taken heroic measures to get the vehicle safely pulled over and stopped. This action could have caused the driver and possibly the other vehicles beside and behind serious injuries and or possibly a fatality. I have done some research on this issue and there are others that this has happened to. Something needs to be done about this issue before someone loses their life over it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and the engine revved while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to murdock hyundai murray (4646 state st, murray, ut 84107, (801) 262-6401) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving on beltway doing 55 MPH the vehicle won't accelerate and also makes sounds when pushing on gas the RPM will be moving back and front even when car not moving. Car smells like something is burning. The car will start to slow down and shut it self off.all lights will turn on then I shut car off completely then turn back on and it starts up like nothing happened this has happened multiple times. Then when sitting still at a light the car shut off.
My brake lights do not work, I've had them replaced 3 times. My rpms do not work when I push the gas, the vehicle won't go more than 20 MPH, when changing my gears, it doesn't work, and when I am at a stop light or just sitting in a parking lot with the vehicle running it turns off on it's own. When I try to start the vehicle it won't turn most the time.
I am not sure if this is related to takata recall. But the electronics controlling the air bag and cruise control are not functioning! The poor design of the steering covers squeeze the wires that are bent into the connector causing these circuits not to function. At this point, the red light for the air-bag is on all the time which means the it will not deploy causing serious damage. This steering cover design is common on all elantra models so we suspect the problem could impact significant number of cars. I managed to test the problem, but pulling the cover off and testing the wires. When the cover is pull away from the body of the steering, the circuit for the cruise control works! Hyundai should re-locate the plug where these wires are connected further lower to avoid these wires getting squeezed. And for the current models, a shorter connector could remedy this problem by preventing the wires from getting squeezed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off, restarted, and then operated normally. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to fuccillo hyundai (3975 w ridge rd, rochester, ny 14626, (585) 720-9000) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
My car has 63,300 miles on it. I bought it used in december 2017, six months and my mechanic is telling me it is the engine and it needs to be replaced. When I bought the car it had a ticking sound, very low. I thought once it idled and I start driving it would go away. I was driving on the freeway recently and my car would not go over 60 MPH. The RPM would not go past 2.5. When I exited the freeway, and stopped at the light I had whit smoke coming from my car. When I use my air, I can't accelerate over 40 MPH. Everyday it's driven it, get's worse.
I was pulling into a parking space on a sunday afternoon at a business park. It was mid day and dry. I was slowing down and half way into the space when the car suddenly accelerated. It seemed like the car went out of my control. The car was stopped by a 3' shrub or else I would have crashed into the building. In the process, a car parked beside me was also damaged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While exiting the highway and decelerating from approximately 60-35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 15 MPH on its own. The vehicle was towed to shaffer hyundai where it was diagnosed that the throttle bar failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting an odor of burning oil. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the oil and battery indicators illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the webb hyundai dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be repaired shortly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Cruise control switches do not function properly on this 2013 elantra gt. The "set" button dose not engage or activate cruise control. It "cancels it. However, pressing the cancel' button does not dis-engage or stop the cruise control it actually activates it. This is extremely dangerous.
I bought a 2013 hyundai elantra limited new. 3 years later the car stalls out when stopped and it difficult to start. Have taken the car to the dealership so many times (10) within a 2 month period, I use the loaner more than my own car. The last time I picked it up they had changed out the timing cover with oil pump, cam shaft and timing chain. Called me to come pick my vehicle up as it was ready. When exiting the dealership, I came to the stop light and the car stalled once again with it being difficult to start. Turned around and the vehicle would not drive faster than 20 MPH. The service manager came out and asked what was wrong. I asked him to get in the vehicle that they had just fixed. He drove it and they now have my car once again and I'm driving the loaner. They can't seem to find out what the problem is and say they keep calling the manufacturer for input. Apparently no one knows what is wrong and I will not buy another hyundai as it seems they can't repair their vehicles with these similar problems.
The car accelerates without my intention. I can be driving my car and the (street or hwy in motion) while driving the car/engine accelerates. I was in disbelief but after it happened so many times, removing my foot from the pedal and still hearing the acceleration, it freaks me out. Scares me to death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 10 MPH with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a concrete patio. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and bruises to the arms and legs. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes failed to respond. No warning indicators illuminated. As a result, the contact went over a curb and fractured the front driver side tire and possibly be the axle. The contact had to shut the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 10/05/16*lj
Pulling into parking spot with foot on brake - car accelerated on its own-crashed into tree-airbags deployed . Hit another parked car. Car took control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While making a left in the garage, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to operate. The vehicle stopped by crashing into the bushes. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,026.
I 2/2/2016when parking hyundai elantra 2013 it suddenly barreled forward completely out of control over the cement marker and slammed into a tree. Per insurance instructions car was towed to hyundai dealer.after a very expensive front end repair the service dept "tested" the car and pronounced it in good condition-nothing wrong with this car.the manager at the dealership insists he does not know of any other 2013 elantra having this problem. This car is a menace to me and to other motorists. Why won't hyundai acknowledge this problem and inform their dealers of a number of similar situations
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to park at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. As a result, the vehicle ran over a curb into the highway. The contact was able to avoid an accident. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. Updated 01/10/2017*ct
2013 hyundai elantra on december 24, 2013, the vehicle was being operated on a road with a 35 MPH speed limit. Without any deviation of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jumped to 60 MPH. While at the subsequent stop light, the vehicle's RPM's remained high (approximately over 5,500 RPM). The elantra was then driven to a home depot parking lot. Upon restarting the vehicle, RPM's climbed to 5,000 (while in "park"). No other modules were being used at this time - including cruise control or "eco boost." the vehicle's RPM rate remained at around 2,500-3,000 once put into "drive", resulting in the speed reaching approximately 20-25 MPH. This is without the foot on the accelerator and traveling over small hills and grade variants. Summary: while 2013 elantra is in park, RPM's rest at 5,000. While in drive, RPM''s bottom out at 2,500-3,000, disallowing the ability to naturally stop. This issue appears to reside in the accelerator pedal and the components located therein. This is to be confirmed at a hyundai service center.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. Upon starting the vehicle, the ignition was inactive and the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that roadside service was able to start the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle accelerated on its own. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,840.
Pulling into the parking space at work less than 5mph car accelerated and hit the parking garage wall. Reported to my car insurance company, car was taken to dealership after body shop. Dealership couldn't find anything on diagnostic report.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was in park with the emergency brake engaged, it started moving and accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into numerous vehicles while it continued to accelerate. The air bags deployed. The passenger sustained broken ribs, as well as head and legs injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
When going over any road defects or abnormalities, while driving the car, I have become aware of how the suspension is on this vehicle makes noises, fishtails, and seems to bottom out with any speed bump. Rear wheels seem to lose traction when hitting any type of small hole, crack, or drop in road flatness. Suspension also sways awkwardly with certain turns. Only getting more and more noticeable as the car continues to age.
2013 hyundai elantra had an accident due to unintended acceleration. Was pulling onto my parking spot, when the car just accelerated by itself, causing me to crash into my building.
I bought a used 2013 hyundai elantra with 29,802 miles on it on october 6, 2014. By february 2015 I started hearing a tapping noise from under the hood and a noise when I pressed the gas pedal which stopped when I took my foot off the gas pedal. I took it to a hyundai dealership in february 2015 and it was determined I needed my engine replaced. Hyundai agreed to replace it under factory warranty. I had 32,500 I believe miles on it. The dealership had multiple cars sitting on their lot which needed their engines replaced. While I was waiting for a rental car business to come pick me up at the hyundai dealership to get me a rental car to drive while my car was waiting to be fixed, I spoke to a couple who came in to drop off their rental car. Their 2012 hyundai elantra needed an engine replacement as well--at 23,000 miles. The dealership told me that these cars had engine problems more often in the northeast due to the more severe weather in the winter. I so regret ever buying my first ever hyundai vehicle!
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