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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%)
Chart based on 141 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Elantra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 97 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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| Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 20129000 mi | Radio exchanged | ||
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 20125000 mi | The transmission was slipping and then suddenly engaging into gear. They replaced some parts and the fluid, it took about a week. power window stopped working | ||
| Dec 201210000 mi | Dash rattles. Dealer "could not duplicate problem" | ||
| Jul 201314300 mi | Rattles noise | ||
| Mar 201535000 miUS $450 | stalling | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201312260 mi | the starter keeps turning over after the car is running. The dealer kept the car in the shop but could not duplicate the problem so did nothing. The problem continues periodically. | ||
| Mar 201639060 mi | Wiper motor/ pump? | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Apr 201796100 miC $400 | Replaced rear brakes and rotors | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20124800 mi | Alternator went out/stopped working after only 4000 miles. Dealer replaced alternator & battery. | ||
| Sep 201426000 mi | Battery weak after only 2 years; warranty covered 25% of the battery cost + free labor. Though the battery was weak and replaced a few days ago, the car did not start. In fact, it was fully powered, just would not react to the key being turned. I was able to get it started after about 15 tries. The dealer found nothing wrong! | ||
| Dec 202186000 miUS $75 | Sensors for a flat tire went out on all 4 wheels within a few weeks of each other. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Connecticut, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201319000 mi | Replace peeling steering wheel Interior rattles | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Feb 201581000 miUS $800 | Starter grinding on start | ||
| May 201586000 miUS $112 | Timing belt tensioner replacement | ||
| Jun 201588000 mi | Car died on highway | ||
| Aug 201590900 miUS $100 | Door power lock stopped working on driver side | ||
| Jun 2016109000 miUS $600 | Fog lamp bulb fell out and melted the inside of the housing. The unit needed to be replaced completely. Dealer said this happens a lot. Also brake discs needed to be reground. | ||
| Aug 2016112100 mi | Bad ignition coil on cylinder 3 | ||
| Sep 2016114000 miUS $189 | Car had trouble starting. Battery was bad and needed replacement. It was the original battery. | ||
| Mar 2017125000 miUS $250 | Car loses power randomly and briefly Fog light unit fell out again. This time the whole housing fell off. I do not believe it was properly secured. The one mounting point was broken off the bumper cover. The shop refused to attempt any repair. Right now it's just sitting in on the debris shield. No idea if it is still functional as I need to replace the entire unit again (top bracket plastic clip broke too). | ||
| May 2017132000 miUS $17 | JB Welded the fallen out fog light. Turns out dealer hot glued the $300 replacement unit in from last year so bought a new unit and screwed in new light and JB Welded the dealer damaged mounts. | ||
| Oct 2017137000 miUS $650 | Transmission Temperature Sensor Worn axle rod also replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018149000 miUS $90 | Belt replacement | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 201454000 mi | leather steering wheel peeling USB port melted blower motor squeaking, was told they could not replicate it | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201439000 miUS $200 | Engine runs three cylinders | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 20124200 mi | Broken Shock (Passenger Rear) | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Utah, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2015118000 miUS $385 | Air conditioner condenser had a leak. Had to replace it | ||
| Jul 2017155000 miUS $295 | Wheel bearing replacement. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201558000 mi | Recall on Drivetrain Check Engine Light | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201559520 mi | Transmission & torque converter fried. Engine replaced under TSB | ||
| Jun 201780600 mi | The re programming TSB screwed up the AC sensor & relay causing AC malfunction to thousand of cars in Canada.The dealer reset the program to previous good configuration to get rid of this issue. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201672300 mi | Front axle shaft washers clicking when selecting gears. Replaced plastic washers with steel per TSB 12-DS-001 | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Dec 201415000 miUS $52 | Right passenger side Rear view mirror disengaged after going over a speed bump and the mirror cracked. No luck at Dealer for replacement due to possible TSB on this issue. Airbag sensor alerted at 9000 miles | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Mar 201442000 mi | Visor clip was broken Muffler hanger was corroded | ||
| Oct 201450500 mi | When putting car in reverse it would make a loud pop or clunk. They replaced drive shaft washers | ||
| Sep 201685000 miUS $500 | Front struts were worn out. New struts were installed. | ||
| Jul 201795000 mi | Bad front airbag sensor | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Dakota, United States May 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201665000 miUS $500 | A/C cooling fan and fuse replaced | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201527400 mi | Steering wheel leather was peeling off. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Iowa, United States May 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 20122800 mi | Brake sensor was replaced, as it was causing ECS system to trigger when not needed. | ||
| May 201319500 mi | Car was in for normal maintenance, but I had requested that the rough idle be examined. The ended up replacing the head gasket. This improved mpg but did not solve the rough idle. Car had a rough idle. A week after the prior visit (oil change, with them also replacing the head gasket), I took it back in but they could not reproduce the problem. | ||
| Sep 2017113000 miUS $133 | Vehicle had trouble turning over, and once started the tachometer did not move. When driving the vehicle would not shift out of first in D. Switching to manual, I was able to shift when needed. Additionally, the cruise control did not work, nor did the information center items: MPG, AVG MPH, and trip time. When I went back and got the vehicle, the problem was gone. The next morning though, the issue came back. The shop said that they updated the ECM and that solved the problem. It did not. The repair was unsuccessful. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 20121860 mi | strange whirring noise right after cold start up. | ||
| May 20139920 mi | leather on steering wheel was peeling apart. | ||
| Dec 201313640 miC $150 | ENGINE CONTINUES TO MAKE VALVE NOISE ON START UP FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS IT USED TO ONLY DO IT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD AND HAD SAT FOR SEVERAL HOURS IT NOW DOES IT AFTER A FEW MINUTES EVEN WHEN WARM | ||
| Feb 201413640 mi | engine making valve noise at start up. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2011 - May 2021 | |||
| May 201319220 mi | clunking noise when accelerating. Drive shaft locking nut was loose. Was retorqued to factory spec. | ||
| Mar 201428520 mi | Radio would disconnect from Bluetooth and not reconnect without rebooting phone &/or restart car. Dealer is replacing stereo. | ||
| May 201429420 mi | bluetooth would cut out if talking anymore that a couple minutes. Sometimes could get it to reset other times had to shut off car a reconnect phone. Dealer replaced head unit 3 times, still does it, keep cnvrsations short. | ||
| Sep 201431620 mi | Shock was leaking, replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 201658640 mi | Rattling upon cold start up. Originally thoght it was heat shield. Problem persisted. It ended up being a transmission problem. They did fix it under warranty . | ||
| Nov 201768200 miC $850 | Missed a service - replace all drive belts | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 201314000 mi | windshield washer fluid pump failed | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jul 201540000 mi | Engine made rattle, fixed under warranty | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 201314040 miC $22 | wheel stud/nut came loose, stripping stud | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Aug 201342160 miC $350 | rear calipers seized for non use since I do mostly highways, braking is rare. | ||
| Jan 2017127100 miC $1000 | tie-rod, bushing, suspension pug and a wheel alignment | ||
| Mar 2017130200 miC $1000 | seized calipers in the back A stabilizer bar end link was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018155000 miC $50 | rust had been forming for a while, had to touch up | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202252000 miUS $100 | Fuel injectors leaking | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Feb 2020143840 miC $110 | Engine was knocking. Engine short block replacement under goodwill warranty repair. Also replaced timing chain. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201314880 mi | Both rear shock absorbers were leaking and were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201327280 mi | windshield washer nozzle broken | ||
| Jan 201523660 mi | Heated seat on drivers side stopped working, Heater pad requires replacing. Parts on order. | ||
| Feb 201551900 mi | heated seat element replaced | ||
| May 201556780 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. | ||
| Nov 201674080 miC $90 | Tie-rod loose and worn, replaced | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201223000 mi | Needed to order washers for the axle assemby after a popping noise started in the front end when power is applied. Gas door was sticking. | ||
| Jul 201338250 mi | Added Exhaust Heat Shield Brackets while noticing rattle while driving when cold. | ||
| Nov 201561700 mi | Dealer replaced starter inhibitor switch under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201666000 miUS $399 | Updated firmware. Intake Flush Transmission Fluid Flush | ||
| Apr 201666700 miUS $275 | Replaced defective ignition coil on cylinder 1 causing mis-fire | ||
| Oct 201792500 miUS $85 | Original Surpentine Belt Changed. | ||
| Feb 201896863 miUS $618 | Replaced Defective Ignition Coil on Cylinder 4. Replaced RH High Beam, LR Side Marker, RT License Plate Bulbs. Replaced front brake pads and serviced front rotors. | ||
| Jan 2022135000 mi | Warranty repair on recall for battery harness. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Tennessee, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201543000 mi | replaced daytime running light bulb myself | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | Having problems starting the car, but only when left sitting for about 2 hrs. Never had a problem with a cold start or a hot start the dealer was stumped but ultimatly replaced the fuel pump hoping that would solve the problem. | ||
| Dec 201314000 mi | Heat shield was loose and therefore making a loud rattle. Mechanic clamped it down. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201632340 miC $300 | guard under bumper was replaced after it started rattling and making a bunch of noise. I think it was pothole related. | ||
| Jan 201835960 mi | Engine noise reported, diagnosed with piston slap, waiting for a replacement engine. | ||
| Jun 201835960 mi | replaced the engine block due to piston slap. Apparently this is common in the elantra in colder climates. | ||
| May 202143400 miC $500 | Replaced tie-rod | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 20123800 mi | Tire pressure warning activated intermittently | ||
| Sep 201211000 mi | Tire pressure warning still comes on at random intervals | ||
| Jan 2013 | The fuel consumption is TERRIBLE.. less than 20.2 in mixed motoring. I got an Altima whilst the Elantra was in for a bodywork repair and achieved 27.8 doing the same route in the same conditions! The claimed mileage figures are a farce.. too many fellow o | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201427900 mi | Noise during acceleration. Replaced exhaust valve under TSB. | ||
| Sep 201431620 mi | No audio sound from any sources. Dealer could not fix and had to order part. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201324000 mi | Bluetooth fails to initialize and connect phone. | ||
| Jun 201329000 mi | Paint was peeling off inside of driver's door exterior handle. Dealer had handle repainted under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201333700 mi | Noticed brakes were sticking on in rear, causing reduced fuel mileage and increased rolling resistance. Dealer determined rear brake calipers were seized and faulty. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201442800 mi | Alternator bearing was throwing grease around engine compartment. Dealer replaced alternator. | ||
| Oct 201450700 mi | Check engine light illuminated and threw code P2096. Dealer found open service bulletin regarding this code and adjusted computer sensitivity. CEL reset. | ||
| Sep 201569000 miUS $114 | Blower motor is making a metal-on-metal grinding noise. I dropped the assembly and found nothing inside that could be making the sound. Part was ordered and replaced by me. | ||
| Sep 201684000 mi | I noticed a clanking noise when starting from a stop. Dealer found half shaft washers were worn but was unable to separate the parts to replace. Tightened down half shaft nuts as interim fix. | ||
| May 201793000 miUS $1033 | Rear brake calipers were seized and leaking again. Replaced with remanufactured calipers and OEM pads. | ||
| Jul 201796000 miUS $70 | Replacement left rear caliper was visibly corroding and had seized after a month or so. Parts warranty covered cost of new caliper, owner only paid labor. | ||
| Mar 2018106620 miUS $271 | Fuel pump replaced due to drain-back issues leading to a prolonged crank and occasional no-start situation. Problem was solved with fuel pump replacement. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 201756000 miUS $50 | Intermittent TPMS warning light, despite manual check of tire pressures showing all withing normal range. Shop inspected sensors and monitor and found no problems. | ||
| Oct 201760000 miUS $7 | High beam and daytime running light are the same bulb. One side stopped working and I replaced it without tools in a few minutes. | ||
| May 201868000 miUS $800 | Replaced one drive axle. | ||
| Jul 201982000 miUS $110 | Replace bad TPMS monitor | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 201226000 mi | Bluetooth sync in radio not working | ||
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Alabama, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Jan 201422100 mi | Loud thudding noise from left rear wheel when going over small or large bumps at any speed. Shock was defective and replaced after two visits spanning a month. This appears to be a common issue among the early '12 Elantra model run. | ||
| Jun 201897000 mi | replaced washer within steering motor per TSB and recall Tightened wheel nuts and replaced tie rods | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Manitoba, Canada May 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201447620 mi | Engine wasn't running properly. Completely replaced under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2014117000 miUS $58 | front left wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Apr 2018263000 miUS $85 | replaced control arm and stabilizer link on driver side replaced rear rotors and pads | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201213700 mi | passenger sunvisor broke, waiting for replacement. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201314260 mi | The power windows stopped working. Turned out to be a loose connector in the drivers door. This door had been replaced in January due to a snow plow trashing it. The dealer repaired for no charge. | ||
| Dec 201320460 mi | Windshield washer was very weak. Replaced pump. | ||
| Nov 201433100 mi | All the lighting and electronics in the dash died; no speedo or tach, no lights in the climate control, nothing in the instrument panel worked. Dealer replace "center stack". No questions and no charge. | ||
| Dec 201650220 mi | 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. The clutch assembly needed replacement with only 80,000 Kilometers (50,000 miles). Hyundai refused to cover this even though there was evidence of uneven wear on the pressure plate. Driven MT cars for almost 50 years and never had a problem. Although the clutch replacement in the previous trip fixed the clutch engagement, the car still would not reliably shift into 1st. A separate problem, apparently. The dealer, replaced the shifter cables. This improved the problem, but the transmission is | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201314760 miC $285 | passenger visor defective,falling apart(item on back order) radio replaced(preset buttton sticking) intermittent problem with cruise control (will not engage at hwyway speed) | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201545800 mi | Rattle noise from heat shield and exhaust pipe under the car. Dealer reinforced the pipe support with clamps. | ||
| Feb 2022160000 miUS $400 | Cracked flex pipe. Other problem arose because of the repair | ||
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