2011 Hyundai Elantra electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 51 complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 hyundai elantra. While traveling approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained severe leg injuries that required medical attention and a right knee replacement. The manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 23,092. Updated 10/8/14 prior to the accident, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, because the air bag light was on.
Electronic ignition sporadically fails during very cold weather. Vehicle was parked under carport. Unknown part or reason. No problem with battery or alternator. After temp increased by 10 degrees it started normally. It was about 40 degrees each time it happened.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra
- Engine 97 complaints
- Air bags 77 complaints
- Steering 75 complaints
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Brakes 45 complaints
- Stability control 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Wheels 18 complaints