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2019 Hyundai Elantra Gt
Common Problems

Ranked from 92 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
4
Medium
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Low

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    High Beam Headlights Not Working

    36complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The high beam headlights fail to work properly, reducing visibility at night and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Engine Stall During Driving

    14complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine suddenly stops running while driving, often without warning.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Engine Stall During Operation

    14complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine frequently stalls during operation without warning, posing a significant safety hazard.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine Seizure Due to Oil Issues

    13complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine has seized due to improper heat treatment of oil rings, leading to engine damage and potential failure.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine consumes a large amount of oil, requiring frequent refills and potentially leading to engine failure.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Steering Wheel Lock-Up During Cruising

    6complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up during cruising, causing loss of control of the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Check Engine Light Illumination During Driving

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The check engine light illuminates during driving, indicating potential engine issues.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Engine Light On Without Warning

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine light illuminates without any preceding warning signs, indicating an underlying issue.

  9. 9

    Lane Departure Warning System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The lane departure warning system malfunctions, failing to detect nearby vehicles.

  10. 10

    Seating Sensor Malfunction

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The seat belt sensor activates with minimal weight, causing false alarms.

Other years & sources

2015 Hyundai Elantra Gt2016 Hyundai Elantra Gt2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt2020 Hyundai Elantra GtAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.