2009 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories

Hyundai Elantra in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	36000	0	Replaced inop CD player
Oct	2012	59000	0	Steering wheel audio controls inop- replaced steering wheel under warranty.
Jan	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	22320		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	22940	0	The immobilizer was intermittently activating preventing my car from starting. The dealership upgraded the software. Dealer cannot tell if the problem was solved. Have to wait for another episode. No power steering ESP light come on. Turn off car and star again problem disappear. The dealer upgraded the software. Dealer cannot tell if the problem was solved. Have to wait for another episode. Rattle noise in front of car on bumpy road. Strut boots had fallen down out of seats again. Reglued back into seats
Apr	2013	23560	200	Replace front rotors and pads myself and save 250$ in the process compare to dealer price. Aftermarket parts (rotor 38$) work better than orginal (rotor 128$)for less.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2009		0	Fog light replacement
Apr	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	30700	0	windshield wiper sprayer motor stopped working. Sprayer motor covered under warranty, and after ordering part required only an hour replacing it.
Mar	2013	42000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	4960		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	22320	0	Brake light was not working, faulty brake switch replaced under warranty. Part was in stock and it took very little time to have repaired.
Apr	2012	28920	0	Horn was not working. Mentioned during oil change visit but part had to be ordered. Returned the next week for horn to be replaced at no charge.
Jun	2012	29760	0	Engine light was on, dealer told me there was something wrong with the antennae in the ignition which communicates with the key. Fixed under warranty, 1-2 hours for the repair.
Mar	2013	39060		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	27000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	28000	35	A/C blowing warm, windows fogging up - recharged depleted a/c and put dye in system to check leak
Aug	2012	36000	0	Leak in the ac system
Mar	2013	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	620		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	24180	0	An antenna coil in the immobilizer was faulty. It was replaced. Car would intermittently not start, it would turn over, but wouldn't catch.
Apr	2013	46500		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in North Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	22000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	29000	0	clunking in rear, weak strut allowed a rock under spring, replaced under warrenty
Jun	2012	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	60000	0	ESC light was coming on intermittently. It was diagnosed as a faulty brake switch.
Mar	2013	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	35000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	44000	0	Driver windows was making clunking noises when being closed. motor was replaced by dealer under warranty
Mar	2013	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	15000	120	both front brake pads were replaced, rotors turned
Mar	2013	18000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010		65	Alignment by Manbeck's Alignment Shop. Most likely car came out of alignment, I noticed wear when I rotated tires. Dealer wouldn't align under warranty. Manbecks noticed nothing indicating any physical cause of misalignment.
Mar	2013	22000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009		0	Loud squealing in radio assay short found, radio replaced, antenna parts replaced.
Oct	2009		0	parking lights come on intermittently, doors lock/unlock intermittently, trunk opens intermittently... no solution found as of yet.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	17980	110	Car went in for PM told brakes dry (piston guides) and need lubricating, this seems to be a common issue on Hyundais but at such low milage and 1 1/2 years old not sure if this should be considered regular maint, seems to be design issue.
Sep	2011	24180	0	Rear window driver side not closing completely, not running on track. rather than take to dealer even though still under warranty I pulled panel off and found a nut that had unthreaded and fallen off allowing track to move out of position.
Dec	2011	29140	0	replaced right rear pillow bushings
Mar	2013	41540		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	7440		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	8060	0	Light rattle in front of car on rough road. Found strut boots had fallen down out of seats. Glued back into seats and all is well.
May	2012	44260	0	Ignition key pick-up coil for anti-theft developed a problem. Dealer replaced free of charge.
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	22000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	25000	0	AC no longer cold. Dealer refilled freon and replaced a seal that was broken.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	4000	350	bad valve stem core. new stem did not resolve - returned to shop. So far, no leak.
Jan	2010	4700	0	Check of front susp noise and rear seat noise. Susp noise is TSB item for travel stop replacement (warranty). Rear noise actually rear window problem - bad window assy -> cold weather shrinks vehicle and window rattles in frame on sharp bumps.
Mar	2010	6000	0	Cont of susp problem. Long time for parts to arrive, but parts under warranty TSB. NO way to tell if problem is fixed - with warmer weather noise went away. Cont of rear window problem. Delayed repair until Suspension work was done. No parts, window simply reset in frame. NO way to tell if problem is fixed - with warmer weather noise went away.
May	2010	8700	0	unintended acceleration. problem not traceable. floormat checked for interference - none found. Vehicle driven by shop after check-out - no indications. No issues since, but similar yet less aggressive issues occurred 10/09 11/09 2/10
Jan	2012	21000	0	noise in rear

 

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	2300	0	car pulled right-fixed:swapped front tires. transmission leak-fixed:sealed transmission mount bolt.
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	1240	0	Reset Engine code P0455. System pass evap diagnostic after. EVAP Solenoid replaced
Jan	2011	11780	0	Slow closing front passenger window. Dealers lubed the tracks. Problem solved.
Mar	2011	13640	0	Defective immobilizer, car starts only 1 times on 3... sometimes less. Dealer replaced broken immobilizer keyring antenna and flashed new ECM calibration to address the issue.
Feb	2012	19200	0	Bad master cylinder. Brake pedal went the the floor slowly and was spongy. But still braking...
Jun	2012	22320		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	13000	0	AC not blowing cold air. Dealer determined freon was low and recharged system. No leaks found.
Mar	2013	33000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	6000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	13000	0	Back window was making a popping noise. Dealer reseated window and replaced trim. Problem fixed.
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	7000	0	Built in MP3/CD player stopped working.Make weird noise and showing"ERROR 43"then eject the CD right out.Hyundai will replace it for free,but waiting for parts atm.
Jul	2009	9000	0	My mp3/CD player was broken and took to the shop. They had to order the parts. Until about two or three weeks later, the parts arrived, and they installed it. It was still covered by the warranty. Totaled $700 on the warranty.
Jul	2010	30000	10	power outlet stopped working. turned out to be the fused burned out. replaced and worked again.
Mar	2013	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	6820		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	13640	0	Aux Jack on the sterio developed a poor connection.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	16000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	24000	0	Cracking and or popping noises come from the rear wimdow/frame area. This seems to occur on hot dry days and when going over rough pavememt and bumps. The shop admitted that they have had similar complaints, but couldn't replicate.
Mar	2011	34000	0	noticed exhaust type noise towards the front of the car upon hard acceleration,thought it might be near the engine compartment. Was told they replaced an exhaust manifold gasket. On hot days the rear window makes a cracking noise when car is turned right over rough pavement or upon entering an entrance off the highway. Shop admitted the problem has been reported by other elantra owners but could not duplicate it.
Jun	2011	39000	0	rear window seal had to be replaced as it the rear window made awful squeaking,cracking,rattling noises on hot days when making sharp turns
Aug	2011	43000	0	Replaced the Front Window seal. It had been leaking a little air and water and making cracking noises, much like a previous problem with the back window.
Sep	2012	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	6820		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	8680	0	Car was not reliably starting. Dealer replaced antenna coil and reprogrammed the keys.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	23560		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	35960	0	heated seat on passenger side was not working
Oct	2011	43400	0	The immobilizer was intermittently activating preventing my car from starting. The dealership upgraded the software, which had a bug.