I drove my 2013 hyundai elantra tuesday evening and parked it at 9pm. Went to start my car to go to work at 730am and it would not start. All of the lights came on, headlights and radio worked the car just would not start. I tried to start it 5 more times, it is push start. I called and had my car towed that evening, the tow guy came and put it in neutral and it started right up. I still had the car towed because I have had so many electrical issues with this car. It has been at the hyundai dealership for 4 days now and no one can tell me what is wrong with it. It has started a couple times for the dealership but not consistently. I keep calling and asking what the issue is but they have no idea what it is. I have read numerous comments about the same issue with this car. This needs to be a recall this is not fair to us as hyundai customers. This should be recalled and paid for by hyundai.
2013 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving at an unknown speed, a ticking noise was heard from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the failure was a design flaw and a known issue. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to a piston flap. The mechanic did not assist. The vehicle was taken to buerkle hyundai (651‑484‑0231, located at 3350 n. Highway 61, white bear lake, mn 55110) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a fifty percent discount towards engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unknown.
2015-key won't release from ignition, replaced under warranty. 2017-same issue, cant reproduce issue, not replaced by dealer. 2018-car won't start, battery replaced. 2019-car won't start. Dash lights come on, car clicking but won't start. Jumpstarted car. While driving after jumpstart the radio intermittently went off. Took in for repair and alternator and battery was replaced. Next day while driving, charging system light flashes on and off twice. 6 days later-car won't start after driving it 3 miles, clicking again and the engine, oil, and charging system light on. Had to walk home in the dark in a high crime city
I was on my way back from co to mn. As I entered lusk, wy, a strange "clunking" noise started to arise from the engine and shortly after the vehicle stopped accelerating. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off waited a couple minutes and then turned it back on. I was no longer able to drive or put the car in reverse. I towed the vehicle to a hyundai dealership. The dealership report stated that they were "able to start the vehicle and shortly after the crankshaft seized and the engine no longer turned over." the vehicle had one previous owner so the replacement was not covered by a warranty. I had owned the car for a year and replaced the oil every 3,000 miles. There was no possibilty that the engine failure occured due to negligence on behalf of changing the oil.
2nd owner, regular maintenance on car, no prior check engine light indicating a possible issue. Car just over 100k miles, stopped completely while driving. Hole found in engine block motor, appears to have threw a rod. Engine damaged beyond repair. When taken to hyundai dealership, was not given a formal diagnosis of damage despite asking for cause of engine failure. Simply told new engine needed ranging anywhere from 4-10k. Hyundai declined to replace engine. Have since learned that santa fe's and sonatas within the same year range have been issued engine recalls. Beginning to think issues are related in reading other reviews on engine problems with 2013 elantra's. Wondering when this problem will be recognized as a potential recall.
2013 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated he purchased a vehicle and a couple weeks later was informed it needed a new engine. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not offer any assistance.
Takata recall the engine surging, knocking, RPM was going up, and down, then would cause the car to take off from the light like a jet in which almost caused me to get into car wrecks, it would go below 40mph, while RPM would be up at 5 while on the highway then not go forward. The car shakes so bad due to the surging of the transmission
Ticking noise from engine 82000 miles on it. Dealer said around $8000.00 to replace engine. Dealer said even if I showed I've taken care of it hyundai still wont replace the faulty engine. Recall for this exact engine problem in canada why not here in the us? So frustrating being a single parent trying to make ends meet and now having to decide which is better take another loan out for new engine of an upside down loan for a different car. I owe 7000.00 on this elantra already and have had it for only a year. Taken good care of it with oil changes every 3000 miles.sadly I'm the second owner of this car so no warranty to help.heartbreaking when I thought hyundai was a good solid car to purchase. Now I'm in fear while driving if its going to die on me while trying to figure out my best financial options.
The vehicle has a strange sound when started up in the mornings. Almost like a ticking or small knocking sound. When I put my car in reverse to back up it starts to jerk like it's about to shut off. Also that same jerking occurs while driving on the highway. When my car is at the speed 35 it starts to jerk like it's about to shut off too. It happens all day long between the speeds 35 to 65. When I turn on the AC my car makes a weird squeaking nose and also jerks like it's about to give out again. I have had all my fluids check and everything is just fine. I dont feel safe in my car. It started happening the same day I got my vehicle from a small used car lot on march 4th 2019. It's been happening since the day I have left. I called the guy who sold my the car and he told me t was probably the gas being bad since the car sit so long on the lot. But it has never stopped.
Hole detected in engine of 6yr old vehicle after abruptly stopping in middle of road
Went and got an oil change about a month ago. About 2 weeks ago I noticed a ticking/knock in noise coming from the engine while going up small hills or while idoling. I have roughly about 124,000 miles
I'm having serious engine problems at only 44k miles including failed ignition coils & sparkplugs-now engine still misfiring & coils going bad one at a time. I'm a single mother & cannot afford engine repairs especially with this low of mileage on the vehicle & after just purchasing it used from carmax in amherst, ny at end of january, 2019. I was told by the repair shop that the ignition coils are defective. Thank you.
In march 2019 taken in for state inspection. During the inspection, notified that the dog bone mount and lower oil pan leak by service advisor at dealership. . The engine was replaced last august and a leak in the pan occurred. It was covered by 10 year warranty. Parts not available so an order was done. Told this need to be done immediately before any other damage occur. A leak in the oil pan less than a year at 69,344 miles.
Engine ticking noise. Dealer said metal shavings in engine and pistons knocking. They said need new engine. Had regular oil changes and service.
My 2013 elantra has in the past experienced labored engine issues, and shutting down when applying the brakes, this is a serious issue. At my appointment this month, I will advise the dealership of the issue, as it happened again this week. I still am under warranty for the drive train 100,000k miles, I am hoping this appointment, the dealership will locate the issue and fix the problem.
My 2013 elantra is having trouble starting, it takes several times for the car to start, all I get is a clicking noise, a mechanic had me put the car in neutral and it started, this week, I spent 10 minutes putting the car in park, neutral, and turning the steering wheel for it to start, it was towed a couple years back and the dealer could not "replicate" the issue. About a month ago, I heard a ticking sound in my engine, several people and two mechanics have listened to it and are saying it is either the valves or lifters. I have an appointment this month, so will update with my findings.
Takata recall engine has ticking noise which has been diagnosed as a manufacturing issue and still isn't recalled when a ton of these exact same cars are having the exact same issue.
My engine started making ticking noises and my oil prsssure light came on. Was told I needed a new engine at $6700! I see hundreds of similar complaints. There's only 58000 miles on my car
Engine ticking noise. Dealer said metal shavings in engine and piston knocking. They said need new engine. Had tegular oil changes abd services.
Engine making ticking & knocking sounds.
My engine started making ticking noises around 75000, took car in for 75000 mile maintenance and asked service department to check for noise and car acceleration problems. Tech later told me its normal and nothing they can find wrong with car. Now I see from looking on the internet its a common problem but now my car is out of warranty. I also went in before my warranty ended to have the 100000 mile maintenance service and complained about the same issue, they still said it normal. Today I just contact my local hyundai service department to see what options I have.
While engaging in nirmal drive, engine (app.75k miles) starting knocking. Firestone refused to work on defective engine and stated that oil was dirty even though recently changed shortly after regular 3k oil change. Took to different mechanic who said there is piston deterioration/ damage along with lifter damage. Engine needs to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to key auto center of somersworth (221 nh-108, somersworth, nh 03878) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000.
My engine recently developed a loud ticking noise at 78,000 miles. I took it into my local hyundai dealer and they informed me that I needed a new engine and advice me not to drive the car because the engine could seize up. The noise lasted no longer than a week before I took it in. The car was also regularly serviced and I have receipts. The dealership found metal debris in the oil pan but could not diagnose the exact issue without completely disassembling the engine. When looking online, this problem pops up hundreds of times for this make and model of car but hyundai has never issued a recall.
Engine stalled on me. Every time I press the gas pedal it jerks. Sometimes when I start the car it won't start. Also if it takes a while to start it will stall the whole time while driving. I can press on the gas pedal but it will drive like 1 mile per minute. I can hear the engine roaring, but it just won't move. I took it in to hyundai they fixed it, but now my car is starting it again. I recently got on the freeway and right when I pressed the gas peddle it jerked and the engine light came on. Now it's starting to do the same thing taking a while to start, and stalling out of nowhere. I can also hear almost like a knock and the gears shifting when I'm driving, when I stop and go I can hear everything. I'm afraid to go anywhere far in my car because I never know what's going to happen. I think this engine need to be assessed because this is not normal at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, a rattling noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to andy mohr hyundai (located at 1527 liberty dr, bloomington, in 47403, (812) 307-4279) where the oil was tested metal shavings were found in the oil. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 15522450. The approximate failure mileage was 40,675.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, a ticking noise was heard under the hood. The noise grew louder when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler hyundai (located at 1501 hillcrest ave, springfield, oh 45504, (937) 325-4601) where it was diagnosed that the pistons failed and metal shavings were in the oil. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 15450300. The case was closed and no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Started hearing a ticking noise in the engine once it turned cold. Would hear the noise when I started up the car from a stationary position and noise would accelerate as I pressed on the gas and decrease as I slowed down. Took to a hyundai dealership and was told that there were metal shavings probably from the rod bearings in the engine. Told I would need a new engine and provided a cost of $8,000.
A knocking noise from the engine that increases in frequency as the engine RPM increases. Reduced power and/or hesitation and vibration. In motion the knocking comes from the engine and when stopped it hesitation and vibrate
My 2013 elantra sedan built in alabama on june 14, 2013, and equipped with a 1.8l engine. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership because it cut off on me while driving in the middle of a canyon, in traffic. The brakes did not work. The cars steering locked up and could not control the car more than to veer it off the road with the forward momentum from coming down a hill. I was told the engine needed to be replaced due to the oil level being too low. I had just had it replaced and checked about a week before. Then I was told it was a connecting rod that had broken. I've left the car at the dealership at the moment because I feel like this is a manufacturing defect and will not pay out of pocket for a repair that would be covered in canada.
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