2012 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2012

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2012 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (6%)

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2012 Hyundai Elantra body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

27400 mi Steering wheel leather was peeling off. 
42000 mi Visor clip was broken 
32340 mi

C $300
guard under bumper was replaced after it started rattling and making a bunch of noise. I think it was pothole related. 
40000 mi Engine made rattle, fixed under warranty 
155000 mi

C $50
rust had been forming for a while, had to touch up 
10000 mi Dash rattles. Dealer "could not duplicate problem" 
14300 mi Rattles 
54000 mi leather steering wheel peeling 
56780 mi Paint peeling on hood, approximately one inch round, getting larger. Paint did not adhere to primer, Hyundai would not do anything because it is over warranty period even though it an obvious manufacturing defect. 
29000 mi Paint was peeling off inside of driver's door exterior handle. Dealer had handle repainted under warranty. 
9920 mi leather on steering wheel was peeling apart. 
19000 mi Replace peeling steering wheel Interior rattles 

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2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

14760 mi

C $285
passenger visor defective,falling apart(item on back order) 
50220 mi

C $1300
Replaced gear shift knob. The metallic plating was flaking off and very sharp. Hyundai refused to cover this as an "impact" caused problem. That is BS as all of the plating was coming off and had never been "impacted." Rear view mirror replaced due to flaking of mirror surface. Hyundai replaced it under warranty. 
13700 mi passenger sunvisor broke, waiting for replacement. 

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Body Problems

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