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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Chart based on 141 repairs.
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2012 Hyundai Elantra suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 15 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

14300 mi noise 
4200 mi Broken Shock (Passenger Rear) 
85000 mi

US $500
Front struts were worn out. New struts were installed. 
43400 mi

C $500
Replaced tie-rod 
74080 mi

C $90
Tie-rod loose and worn, replaced 
14880 mi Both rear shock absorbers were leaking and were replaced under warranty. 
127100 mi

C $1000
tie-rod, bushing, suspension pug and a wheel alignment 
130200 mi

C $1000
A stabilizer bar end link was replaced. 
31620 mi Shock was leaking, replaced under warranty 
155000 mi

US $295
Wheel bearing replacement. 

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2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

30100 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. 
97000 mi replaced washer within steering motor per TSB and recall Tightened wheel nuts and replaced tie rods 
117000 mi

US $58
front left wheel bearing replaced 
263000 mi

US $85
replaced control arm and stabilizer link on driver side 

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems

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