2011 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2011

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2011 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (3%)

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2011 Hyundai Elantra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (87%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

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23720 mi Positive battery terminal replaced due to loose fit. 

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2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

24000 mi Heater failed to work. Dealer replaced heater and A/C control unit 
46000 mi The radio/nav quit making sound. I contacted the dealer to see what might be the issue. Dealer said it would cost $90 to diagnose. Internet researce said to disconnect battery for 10 minutes to reset radio. This advice worked. 
70000 mi

US $150
The car died so I took it in and they said the battery was bad. 
112000 mi

US $40
The AC stopped working. Found a small leak on the high pressure hose. Recharged and currently works fine. 
11140 mi Outside temperature sensor malfunctioned. Display was reading abnormally high temperatures, up to 80 deg. C. New sensor ordered, has not arrived yet. 
85452 mi

US $36
No audio sound from radio, phone, etc. 
112000 mi

US $12
Right hi-beam/DRL 
112000 mi

US $128
Refrigerant leak over winter required recharge last summer and again this summer 
44640 mi replace fan motor assembly 
65100 mi

C $40
replace front and side marker light bulbs warranty / recall work 
66340 mi replace fan motor 
71300 mi

C $600
Replace left rear corner marker bulb. I was charged $25, so likely less than 10 minutes. 
1000 mi Remote door opener not working, clock not working. Corrected problem. 
4500 mi Connector in A-Pillar had bent-pin, preventing dome lights from illuminating upon opening doors. 
Door lock switch malfunctioned. 
11000 mi Front passenger speakers sound distorted Replaced ac compresser unit Speakers in front passenger door replaced 
34000 mi Horn does not work every time for 5-10 minutes after starting a vehicle that has been sitting for more than 5 hours? 
35000 mi Horn issues still! 
46000 mi

US $55
Intermittent , the horn will/ will not sound.. was told may be fuse...?? 
17000 mi starter motor turning over, but ignition wouldn't catch. Tow company was unable to start the vehicle as well. Car started next morning at the dealer with no intervention. Tested OK. 
28000 mi Car refused to crank or start. All the lights were well lit and bright, but no start. We were stranded! This has happened twice before. The dealer can find no problem each time it goes in for service. Will probably get rid of the car. 
20000 mi Buttons on left of steering wheel were malfunctioning. Speakers were no longer emitting sound. 
8000 mi Actuator for A/C recirculation door found to be not physically attached. Was connected electrically so showed as working on computer scan. 

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2011 Hyundai Elantra Electrical Problems

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