2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Engine Problems
15 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
15 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
15
Complaints
2
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and the engine seized. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to start the vehicle, he heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. There were no warnings light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed, and an undisclosed part connected to the timing belt had detached and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that because the NHTSA had not completed the investigation into the failure, a recall was not issued. The approximate failure mileage was 99,500.
vehicle caught on fire under apt complex carport causing extensive damage to property and 2 other vehicles.
I have a 2010 Hyundai elantra. Two times in the last 3 months I was driving and for no reason at all my car would rev up and my speed would accelerate. In October this happened I was so scared that I quickly turned into a gas station and was hit by another vehicle. The next time it happened I was lucky on the road that wasn't busy and I was able to just take my foot off the gas until it returned to normal. After that I had no more issues until about 2 weeks ago. I was driving around 30 miles an hour when the engine just shuts down. But the power was still there. I honestly don't know how to explain it. first I tried pressing the gas pedal nothing happened no movement, no sound, nothing. So I put the car and park because it was still...
THE ENGINE KNOCKS -LOUD RATTLE WHILE IDLING.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated on 10/15/2021, while her husband was driving 65 mph, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to exit the highway, before he saw smoke exiting from the front and rear of the vehicle. The driver was able to push the vehicle into a school parking. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her mother in law residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Jerky steering action for last month. Now EPS light has come onto dashboard.
HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPONTANEOUSLY BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. IT HAD BEEN 6 HOURS SINCE IT WAS LAST DRIVEN.
LOUD NOISE STARTED COMING FROM ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. TAKEN TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED A BAD ENGINE
"TAKATA RECALL"
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V100000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
ENGINE MOUNTS ARE COMPROMISED. TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLE, AFTER UNDERGOING A TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH, IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION IS ALSO SLIPPING GEARS. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A CLEAR NOISE DURING ACCELERATION WHEN IN MOTION ON BOTH STREETS AND ON HIGHWAYS. WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, THE VEHICLE LURCHES VIOLENTLY AS IT SLIPS. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE HOOD UP, THE ENGINE PHYSICALLY MOVES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT WHEN STARTING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE, AIR BAG, AND ADDITIONAL UNSPECIFIED WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DEALER TO INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE STREETS. WON'T START UP RIGHT AWAY. EACH TIME IT HAPPENED IT TOOK LONGER AND LONGER FOR IT TO START.
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I SUDDENLY HAD A UNINTENDED AND VERY RAPID ACCELERATION. WITH MY FOOT MASHING THE BRAKE PEDAL I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR ENOUGH TO COMPLETE THE PARK (IT DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP). I IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REALLY REVVED UP. ONCE I WAS SURE THE CAR WAS NOT GOING ANYWHERE, I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE I WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE (AND NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL). I THEN TOUCHED THE GAS PEDAL (OR SHIFTED IN PARK) AND THE ENGINE WENT BACK TO NORMAL. I CHECKED THE FLOOR MAT AND IT WAS IN NORMAL POSITION. I HAD A SIMILAR BUT WAY LESS DRAMATIC (MUCH LOWER RPMS) A MONTH PREVIOUS. THE CAR ACTED FINE AFTER THIS. I REPORTED THIS TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA AND THEY ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER TO ME. I BROUGHT...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO BY A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. *TR
Other 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Problem Areas
Steering
188 complaints
Electrical System
46 complaints
Air Bags
41 complaints
Power Train
30 complaints
Service Brakes
27 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
21 complaints
Structurebody
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
12 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint