2008 Hyundai Elantra lighting problems
24 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to merge into traffic, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver of the second vehicle stated that the exterior lights of the contacts vehicle failed to illuminate. The details of the crash were unknown and resulted in three injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, someone alerted her and advised her that the brake lights were not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the brake light switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 37,128.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra
- Steering 55 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints