2015 Hyundai Elantra
Common Problems
Ranked from 95 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 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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Engine stalling during acceleration
20complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or lacks response when accelerating, especially from a stop or while merging onto the highway.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stall at Idle
17complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially when the car is stopped or idling for extended periods.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Brake Line Rottenness Leading to Fluid Leaks and Loss of Control
15complaintsHigh severityBrakesRotted brake lines lead to fluid leaks, causing the vehicle to lose control and increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V651000
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Headlights Randomly Turning Off
11complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe headlights randomly turn off or switch between high and low beams, reducing visibility and safety.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially during stop-and-go traffic, leading to potential accidents.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Random Shutdowns and Engine Light On
7complaintsSafety riskOtherThe engine randomly shuts down and the check engine light comes on, requiring immediate attention to prevent accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission failures and recalls
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stall or lose power.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Vehicle speed control issues
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle accelerates uncontrollably or gets stuck in high gears, leading to dangerous situations.
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Engine oil consumption and low oil level
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes oil rapidly, requiring frequent refills.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Steering Wheel Notch and Dead Zone
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel has a notch or dead zone that requires forceful adjustments to maintain straight-line driving.
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Airbag deployment without impact
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalAirbags deploy unexpectedly without any collision, posing a potential safety risk.
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Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Failure
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake pedal stopper pad deteriorates, causing the brake lights to stay on continuously and potentially leading to accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V651000
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Engine Knocking and Catastrophic Failure
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine produces loud knocking and crunching noises, leading to catastrophic failure at high speeds.
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Fire hazards due to engine issues
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemEngine problems lead to fires, posing a significant safety risk.
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Tire Separation and Explosion
2complaintsHigh severityOtherTires, particularly the rear passenger tire, separate from the casing, leading to potential blowouts and accidents.
Other years & sources
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.