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Hyundai Elantra A/C Evaporator Odor
The Hyundai Elantra is commonly reported to experience a musty A/C evaporator odor, often associated with the 2017–2020 model years. It can…
SeverityLow
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Hyundai Elantra Trunk Water Leak
The Hyundai Elantra is commonly reported to experience a trunk/taillight water leak, often associated with the 2017–2020 model years. It can show…
SeverityLow
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Hyundai Elantra IVT/CVT Noise
The Hyundai Elantra is commonly reported to experience an IVT (CVT) whine/noise, often associated with the 2021–2023 model years. It can show…
SeverityModerate
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Hyundai Elantra: Engine Ticking and Oil Consumption Reports (2011–2016)
2011–2016 Elantra Nu engines are commonly reported to develop ticking, rising oil use and in some reports failure. Campaign applicability varies by…
SeverityHigh
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Hyundai Elantra: Steering Coupler Wear (Clunk) (2011–2014)
A clunk or knock felt in the wheel when turning at low speed on 2011–2014 Elantras commonly traces to a worn flexible…
SeverityLow
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Hyundai Elantra: Brake Light Switch Failures (2007–2011)
Older Elantras were subject to official campaigns for brake light switch failures — brake lights stuck on or off, and shifter interlock…
SeverityHigh
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Hyundai Elantra Common Problems
The most-reported Hyundai Elantra problems are engine ticking and oil consumption reports (2011–2016), steering coupler wear (clunk) (2011–2014), and brake light switch…
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Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra coverage spans 1995-2026 with structured year, market, configuration, evidence-state, and inspection context. It is not a reliability score.