2018 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
146 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, which is 36% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 146 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 66% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 7 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The engine seized while I was driving on the road and it started smoking. The car just stopped and the engine could not be started again. The car did not warning of over heating or of the car needing to be serviced. I brought the car used and it was two months after I made the purchase that this happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate intermittently when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. Also, when the steering wheel was turned left or right, it vibrated. The vehicle was taken to several dealers including tony hyundai waipahu (94-1299 ka ulka blvd, waipahu, hi 96797), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not assist.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra
- Electrical system 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints