2008 Hyundai Elantra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles.
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.
“Have a 08 Elantra. After driving it for few miles I had my TPMS light went on. I contacted the dealer, he checked and said this may be due to the cold weather. Again the next day the light went on. The tire pressures were accurate. Dealer ordered a front TPMS valve. Again after some miles the light started to glow in the panel. Unfortunately when I went to the dealer the light went off. The dealer said there is no problem. Again the next day morning the light went on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10240469, filed 2008-08, 1,000 miles“On sept. 6th, 2009 I rent a car in las vegas, nv from advantage rental car co. When I was driving alone I-15 to la, driver side front tire was blow out. There was smoke from left side and pieces of failed tire were all over the place. It damaged frond bumper and right side mirror. The car almost out of control, I might get killed by that. I called 911 and aaa got the rental car towed back to las vegas and asked rental car company to check if there some defects of its tire in order to protect other drivers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10286525, filed 2009-10, 25,000 miles“We were taking the tire off to fix a problem so we used the Jack that was provided with the car. While my arm was under the car, the Jack bended, folded, and dropped the car straight down on the pavement. It was in the proper position, and it just couldn’t hold the car up and almost seriously injured me. I’m just lucky i was quick enough to see the car falling and just got out in time to not be crushed .”
NHTSA complaint #11458963, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra with kumho solus (na) p195/65/r15 tires. The contact stated the two front tires were deteriorating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a follow up appointment and was told they would last a little longer, but the tires would need to be replaced soon. The contact was concerned because the tires only have 30,000 miles on them. Updated 8/29/11 updated 09/21/11”
NHTSA complaint #10408469, filed 2011-06, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the steering wheel vibrated abnormally with the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving to her destination. The contact also stated that on occasion, the front driver's door unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tire pressure sensor was disconnected. The contact stated that the set of tires and two rims were replaced however, the failure persisted. A dealer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337145, filed 2020-07, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10217258Jul 14, 2022Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards…
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 55 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 2% |
| 2011 | 12 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 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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