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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 39000 mi US $200 |
Engine runs three cylinders |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58000 mi | Check Engine Light |
| 42000 mi | Muffler hanger was corroded |
| 59520 mi | Engine replaced under TSB |
| 68200 mi C $850 |
Missed a service - replace all drive belts |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
Fuel injectors leaking |
| 143840 mi C $110 |
Engine was knocking. Engine short block replacement under goodwill warranty repair. Also replaced timing chain. |
| 35960 mi | Engine noise reported, diagnosed with piston slap, waiting for a replacement engine. |
| 35960 mi | replaced the engine block due to piston slap. Apparently this is common in the elantra in colder climates. |
| 35000 mi US $450 |
stalling |
| 26000 mi | 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! |
| 27900 mi | Noise during acceleration. Replaced exhaust valve under TSB. |
| 50700 mi | Check engine light illuminated and threw code P2096. Dealer found open service bulletin regarding this code and adjusted computer sensitivity. CEL reset. |
| 106620 mi US $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. |
| 38250 mi | Added Exhaust Heat Shield Brackets while noticing rattle while driving when cold. |
| 66000 mi US $399 |
Updated firmware. Intake Flush |
| 66700 mi US $275 |
Replaced defective ignition coil on cylinder 1 causing mis-fire |
| 92500 mi US $85 |
Original Surpentine Belt Changed. |
| 96863 mi US $618 |
Replaced Defective Ignition Coil on Cylinder 4. |
| 12300 mi | 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 |
| 1000 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. |
| 14000 mi | Heat shield was loose and therefore making a loud rattle. Mechanic clamped it down. |
| 19500 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. |
| 113000 mi US $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. |
| 86000 mi US $112 |
Timing belt tensioner replacement |
| 88000 mi | Car died on highway |
| 112100 mi | Bad ignition coil on cylinder 3 |
| 125000 mi US $250 |
Car loses power randomly and briefly |
| 149000 mi US $90 |
Belt replacement |
| 1860 mi | strange whirring noise right after cold start up. |
| 13640 mi C $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 |
| 13640 mi | engine making valve noise at start up. |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 47620 mi | Engine wasn't running properly. Completely replaced under warranty. |
| 45800 mi | Rattle noise from heat shield and exhaust pipe under the car. Dealer reinforced the pipe support with clamps. |
| 160000 mi US $400 |
Cracked flex pipe. Other problem arose because of the repair |
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