2009 Hyundai Elantra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,750 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.
“The sensitivity on the alarm system is way off. I can't even set the alarm because if a semi drives passed it, the alarm goes off. If a cat jumps on it, the alarm goes off. If a strong breeze goes by and a twig drops, it goes off. Even though the local Hyundai repair people know what is wrong, they still want to charge an arm and a leg. For something that isn't my fault. Just recalibrate your equipment. You have the computers to do so because your equipment has done it before. Maybe fix it?”
NHTSA complaint #11397068, filed 2021-02, 95,000 miles“Was driving home on interstate and all of sudden all my dash lights came on without warning, car died. Pulled over and parked it . Didn't overheat or anything. I'm confused why now my car won't start . Or attempt to turn over . Help!!”
NHTSA complaint #11172352, filed 2019-01, 26,500 miles“While driving, the air circulation system turns off automatically even when it is turned on and then after a while it turns back on again on its own. Again while driving, when the air circulation is turned off, it turns on sporadically and turns back off again. So far this has been happening only for a short duration but the concern is that if it turns off for prolonged periods of time during winter driving or during rain then the windshield defogger will not work which will end up being a safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807351, filed 2015-11, 65,750 miles“UNKNOWN; My car moved from pavement to dirt rode. I pressed the break and attempted to turn left. The car did not slow down or turn. I went straight off the curve and hit a tree. Upon impact broke 4 bones(hip, ribs, arm, shoulder shoved into my chest) , lacerated 2 organs, and major concussion. I go for a secondary hip surgery to correct the failed device inside my body now.”
NHTSA complaint #11431587, filed 2021-09“The original car jack supplied with the vehicle failed. The jack is intended to be used in an emergency where the tire needs to be removed and replaced by the driver. The jack almost folded in half. The jack was installed correctly under the car. I had removed the damaged tire, and suddenly that end of the car had fallen. If I had been in the act of installing the spare tire I could have been severely injured by the falling car. I have the car jack and it can be inspected if you need it to be.”
NHTSA complaint #11535061, filed 2023-07Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 23% |
| 2024 | 17 | 30% |
| 2023 | 23 | 23% |
| 2022 | 21 | 21% |
| 2021 | 30 | 23% |
| 2020 | 26 | 10% |
| 2019 | 25 | 10% |
| 2018 | 54 | 19% |
| 2017 | 131 | 17% |
| 2016 | 54 | 18% |
| 2015 | 48 | 18% |
| 2014 | 49 | 13% |
| 2013 | 127 | 10% |
| 2012 | 67 | 10% |
| 2011 | 35 | 8% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 16 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 13% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
133 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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