2008 Hyundai Elantra Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After receiving letter from Hyundai about defects in cruise control and other technical items, I took my car into dealer in fresno, california and they turned me away refusing to service recall order to fix and replace recall requirements stating that they did not have time and that they would call when they did. They never called, my contact number has never changed in 15years or more.”
NHTSA complaint #10945363, filed 2017-01, 60,000 miles“The check engine light goes on and off frequently. I was going to take it in to be checked, but it went off and stayed off for weeks. All of a sudden it's back on, every other time I start the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11186698, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles“On the morning of april 16th, my 2008 Hyundai Elantra (84000 miles) started making an unusual sound from the rear right. At roughly the same time, the ESC light came on. As I was within miles of a mechanic, I drove the car to the shop to have it put on the lift. Once it was on the lift and the weight was off the suspension, there was a loud metallic noise from the right rear. Upon inspection, the bolt for the right rear upper control arm had sheered, but the control arm itself was frozen in place by rust against the vehicle body. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509737, filed 2013-04, 84,000 miles“Traveling 38-40 MPH damp road, swerved to miss animal. Fish tail, spun approximately 270 degrees; hit tree on passenger side door; broke passenger window. Pushed forward, hit tree in front quarter panel passenger side then again hit tree directly front center of car. Esc did not work (received ESC recall when got home from accident); brakes locked up (ABS didn't work); neither front or side airbags deployed. Car totaled: damage to front bumper; engine hood; front windshield; passenger door; passenger window; front passenger tire bent in towards car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512651, filed 2013-05, 189,148 miles“Vehicle rolled back when in drive, foot brake did not work, emergency break was engaged to stop vehicle movement. Esc light went on. Brought to dealer and was told the VIN was not part of the recall. The make, model, and model year are all part of the recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v113000 . This vehicle should be a part of the recall as the problem is exactly as described in the above nhsta campaign number.”
NHTSA complaint #10910751, filed 2016-09Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 46 | 4% |
| 2012 | 44 | 7% |
| 2011 | 34 | 8% |
| 2010 | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra
55 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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