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2018 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 9 repairs.
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2018 Hyundai Elantra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017

46 mi
Driver side heated seat not working 

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2018 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Elantra in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

54000 mi

US $50
Spark plugs 

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2018 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

58900 mi
Replaced front wheel bearings, both sides Engine warming light on. Some electrical wires had been chewed by an animal. Replaced the parts. 

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2018 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

42160 mi
Both rear shock absorber changed under warranty. Cogs and gear replaced in the electric power steering 

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2018 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
Mar 2018

4000 mi
Windshield cowl loss of adhesion to windshield and squeaking over bumps. Took 2 attempts at dealer. 
May 2018

5000 mi
Front seats even more uncomfortable. Heating elements pushing up against seat cover in seat bottom and seatback. Was told other Elantras have similar condition with seats. Issue remains unresolved. 
Hyundai Elantra in Alabama, United States
Jun 2018 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

45000 mi
Six speed transmission was replaced under warranty due to whining noise. Passenger side CV shaft was replaced. 

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2017 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

8680 mi
Drivers door weather stripping came off. Dealer fixed. 
Jun 2018

11780 mi
Engine belt squealling on cold start-up. Sprayed with Belt treatment, but this did not help. Needs to go back to dealer. 
Feb 2022

42780 mi
Check engine light. Misfire. Replaced a coil. Emission system repair. Such pcsv valve Squeezing belt 
Apr 2022

43400 mi

C $200
Replaced front and rear brakes. Unable to replace rear rotors - the Elantra Sport ones are only available from Hyundia. 

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2017 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Elantra in Arizona, United States
Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

81000 mi
Clutch master or slave cylinder malfunction. An issue that makes the clutch seem like it is failing or it seems to alter the friction point of the clutch. It is a known issue and according to the service manager Hyundai is working on either a recall or a TSB. 
Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Dec 2021
Sep 2020

68000 mi

US $300
Shifter could not be moved to reverse gate. 
Dec 2021

75000 mi

US $500
Loose bolt causing rattle within strut tower tightened.  Motor mount bushing replaced.  Drivers side door handle fixed which would not unlock via fob. 

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2017 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Jul 2021

63240 mi

C $200
Replaced coil pack; intermittent engine stalling at low rpm 
Jul 2022

70060 mi

C $265
Steering making noise when turning. Replaced a bearing + alignment 
Hyundai Elantra in New Brunswick, Canada
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

7192 mi
Driver window switch felt loose and would no longer allow the auto up and down to work. 
Dec 2017

8060 mi
Drivers window auto down switch replaced. 

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2017 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - Feb 2024
Jan 2019

16120 mi
Passenger front strut mount 
Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2016 - Apr 2022
Mar 2017

4000 mi
Recall 
Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

1000 mi
Needed 3 jumps in the first week of ownership. Car was a December 2015 build and sat around until I purchased it in March 2017. Dealer replaced battery. Again, car sat around for over a year before I purchased it. On the first warm day, I had no A/C. Dealer repaired a relay and recharged the system. 
Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

5000 mi

US $200
bubble in tire..only 5000 miles...replaced tire + alignment 
Hyundai Elantra in Missouri, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017

7000 mi
Battery was bad 
Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2022
Jul 2016

2700 mi
Threw a rod - yes, threw a rod - after only three weeks. Spent two months waiting for dealer to jump through the necessary hoops to get a new engine. First new engine had low compression. Had to order a second new engine. 
Jul 2022

105000 mi

US $450
Replaced ignition coil and spark plugs 
Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

20460 mi
USB port to connect phone to infotainment system 

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