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2016 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (75%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2016 Hyundai Elantra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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2016 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jul 2022
Jan 2018

14880 mi
Engine stalls at 1st start of the day, then stalls immediately after the next 2-3 starts. This has happened 4 times since I've had the car (18 months). No check engine light on and dealer finds no codes or faults. Problem is on going. 
Apr 2018

16120 mi
Car continues to occassionaly have engine stall after 1st start of the day. Dealer notified but unable to find fault or rectify problem. 
Oct 2018

21700 mi
2nd trip into dealer for stalling. Performed ECM update. After update car continued to stall after first start of the day but not as often. Another thing I noticed was my fuel range on a full tank of gas went from 665 km to 615 km. This brought to the attention of service mgr who never responded to calls or emails. Brought car back in shortly after and no issues found on their end. Car still has less range on full tank of gas! 
Aug 2021

44020 mi
Engine developed a knock so lower block was replaced under warranty Replace Lower Engine Block 
Nov 2021

45880 mi

C $1300
Timing chain failure ( shortly after lower block replaced) Coincidence? 

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2016 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

41000 mi
replaced front wheel bearing. 
Mar 2018

57000 mi
Replaced noisy front wheel bearing. 

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2015 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

58900 mi

C $140
Brake pads wore unevenly 
Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
Nov 2017

27500 mi

US $95
The battery died to an issue with the battery (not because the the battery was drained). This was partially covered under warranty. 

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2015 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
May 2017

50000 mi
Door panel rattle from speaker. Insulation was installed by the dealer. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Elantra in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

26000 mi

US $98
Battery died after 2.5 years. Replaced under prorated warranty. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2016 - Jul 2021
May 2018

60760 mi
The trunk release was activating premature. I removed the fuse and manage it manually. 
Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Nov 2019
Apr 2016

25400 mi
The driver's side heated mirror has stopped working. I took it into the dealer,whom confirmed it to be not working,and they have ordered me a new mirror. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2014 - Apr 2020
Aug 2019

21000 mi

US $40
Developed grinding noise when stopping, especially when raining. Pads were not worn and looked great. Replaced brake pads anyway with Advance Auto gold pads. Problem resolved. 
Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

98000 mi

US $45
Replaced front driver side turn signal bulb, but had to remove entire headlight housing in order to access the bulb socket. 
Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

50655 mi

US $394
Replaced front rotors and OEM ceramic pads. No issues. Just preventative maintenance. At 55,000 they were the original pads and rotors 
Apr 2018

75000 mi

US $237
Replaced rear disc ceramic brake pads. Rotors were. Fine and did not need turning. Flushed brake system and added new DOT4 fluid The front pads and rotors were replaced on an earlier visit At around 55,000 miles 
Jun 2021

148270 mi

US $265
Found during 4 wheel alignment after tire replacement. No symptoms were observed by me. 
Hyundai Elantra in Arizona, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2019
Feb 2015

4000 mi
Eyeglass holder would not stay closed; this was a known problem about which a bulletin had been issued. 
Oct 2016

14300 mi
Two chunks of the weatherstripping around driver's door had come off (cause is unknown). The dealer replaced it under warranty. 
Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2018 - Oct 2020
May 2019

87000 mi

US $200
Engine began lurching at low RPM, usually in higher gear, about three months ago. Rough idle appeared with regularity a few weeks later. Used 3-4 rounds of fuel additives and replaced air filter and spark plugs myself; no improvement. Dealer diagnosed misfire on one piston. Ignition coil was identified as the cause by moving the coil to another spark plug; misfire was then detected on that piston. Replaced faulty ignition coil, both issues appear to be resolved. 
Hyundai Elantra in New Mexico, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2017
Jul 2016

19200 mi
When the engine was not at operating temp, at wide open throttle, it would "bog" down and lose power. Misfire & stalled once. Replaced fuel pump, cleaned injectors and then replaced all 4 coil packs. 
Dec 2016

21000 mi
Died, threw codes. Hyundai area techs kept guessing what was wrong. So frustrating. 
Hyundai Elantra in Kuwait
Jun 2013 - Aug 2016
Dec 2014

8060 mi
battery went dead over night , not even able to open the door by remote. dealer changed the battery under warranty. 
Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

35000 mi
Defect paint on trunk causing rust, sand and paint. 
Sep 2017

42000 mi

US $525
replace pads, turn rotors 
Jun 2018

51000 mi

US $31
Replaced driver side brake/taillight. Had to remove entire taillight assembly to replace bulb. 
Feb 2019

58213 mi
Engine clunk noise, metal chips in oil pan, replace short block under warranty. 
Jun 2021

84000 mi

US $427
Replace crankshaaft position sensor. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States
Mar 2014 - Aug 2017
Feb 2015

16000 mi
Replaced glove box because it would not latch on both sides. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Aug 2014 - May 2017
Jun 2015

9000 mi
My sunroof would not close completely dealer said it was reset by technician 
Oct 2015

12200 mi
The sunroof wasn't closing properly again. This time a component was replaced. 
Oct 2016

20000 mi
Sunroof module needs replacement 

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