2008 Hyundai Elantra Engine cooling Problems

“My 2008 Hyundai Elantra started losing power at 70 MPH, and almost stalled on the highway. I pulled off the road at the next exit and the car continued to reduce speed. I safely parked the car, and had to have the car towed. I was 300 miles away from my home. If I had stalled on the highway it would have been extremely dangerous.”

“New 2008 Hyundai Elantra gls, had problems in 1st gear engine would shut off and sometimes it would run very ruff ,sometimes starting the car I would turn the key and it was like the battery was dead had to do it 2 or 3 times before the starter would catch on and start the car. I only drove this car for 12 days before taking it into the dealer for a complete check up also the alarm wasnt working. …”

“The car stalled 6/21/11 at 7pm on the freeway in 10-20 mile an hour stop and go traffic. The temp outside was mild, I had been on the road for 20 min before hitting traffic, and both air conditioning and radio were on. I was in traffic approx. 10 min. I went to tap the gas pedal and nothing was there. I had to get out (on freeway) and push the car off the road and onto center divide (no call boxes). Two strangers stopped and helped me to side of road. After 5 minutes I was able to start car and drive home. The car stalled again on 7/29/11 in 10-20 MPH stop and go traffic at 5pm. …”

“I have a 2008 Elantra that stalled on july 21, 2008 on the new jersey turnpike when it had 3,455 miles. The car decelerated so quickly that I was almost rear ended by an 18-wheeler. A half hour earlier it nearly stalled in an intersection and almost caused an accident. The check engine light turned on approximately 10 minutes before the the intersection incident and 40 minutes before almost being rear ended by the truck. A state trooper stopped to make sure I was okay and to escort me to the toll both / exit but I don't imagine he filed a report. …”

“Squeaking noise when turning off vehicle noise occurred every time vehicle was turned off. Under warranty dealer determined noise was coming from water pump due to an internal bearing failure.”