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2008 Hyundai Elantra Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 315 total for the year
Median mileage
119,160miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 1% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,160 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.

“My tire burst on the road, and I got into the trunk to get a spare tire only for me to find out, the tire couldn't fit my car at all. The holes in the rim aren't of the same size as my car. So they sold me the wrong spare tire”

NHTSA complaint #11004764, filed 2017-07, 138,320 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 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
202424%
202233%
202052%
201942%
2018104%
2017142%
2016103%
201573%
201482%
2013756%
2012173%
2011184%
201051%
200931%
200821%
200721%
200621%
200511%
200421%
200331%
200262%
200172%
200011%
199911%
199622%
199511%
199411%

Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

Steering
55 complaints
Brakes
52 complaints
Fuel system
45 complaints
Air bags
38 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
29 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Vehicle speed control
24 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Suspension
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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