2011 Hyundai Elantra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 1% of the 433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 miles. 1 a fire, 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 2011 Hyundai Elantra 1.8liter engine makes a grinding then whining noise in the first few seconds of the first cold engine start of the day. On the day of sales delivery the vehicle made this noise for at least two minutes which prompted me to alert the salesman and lift the hood for closer inspection. The sales man replied all the new engines make this sound, it will quiet down. I have asked another owner of the same vehicle if they noticed it. They have the same exact problem upon cold start up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10402144, filed 2011-05, 5 miles“At my next scheduled service (6k), I am going to mention this while my car is at the dealer, but it's happened quite a few times since I bought my 2011 Hyundai Elantra in april. I live in florida, and as it's summer I've been using my brand new A/C quite a lot. However, when it is on and I am at a stoplight (only at a stoplight or waiting at idle with the car in drive), whenever the compressor cycles on/off, my car will slowly move forward (and brake pedal sinks a little). I have to push on the brakes even harder to keep the car from moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419379, filed 2011-08“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brakes had been leaking fluid out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired and the fluid was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The brake line was diagnosed as the cause of the failure and replaced. The failure recurred and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle would not start and was taken to the dealer again where the brake control unit was replaced. After driving approximately 35 MPH, flames appeared from the exhaust. …”
NHTSA complaint #10778098, filed 2015-09, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10215609Jun 29, 2022This Dealer Best Practice previously informed dealers of a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit known as Brown v. Hyundai Motor America et al., No. 2:18-cv-11249…
- 10215605Jun 29, 2022The Powertrain warranty coverage for the engine long block for damage related to a piston slap noise in the upper end of the engine as described in TSB 22-EM-007H has been…
- 10215604Jun 29, 2022This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect an engine exhibiting noise between the cylinder block and piston due to possible scuffing on one or more cylinder walls. Follow…
- 10191791Apr 2, 2021This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect an engine exhibiting noise between the cylinder block and piston due to possible scuffing on one or more cylinder walls. Follow…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10186830Jan 29, 2021The Powertrain warranty coverage for the engine short block, consisting of the engine block, crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons, for damage related to a piston slap noise in…
- 10186829Jan 29, 2021This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect an engine exhibiting noise between the cylinder block and piston due to possible scuffing on one or more cylinder walls. Follow…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 21 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 43 | 22% |
| 1999 | 22 | 17% |
| 1998 | 12 | 22% |
| 1997 | 20 | 17% |
| 1996 | 20 | 20% |
| 1995 | 20 | 18% |
| 1994 | 8 | 11% |
| 1993 | 5 | 21% |
| 1992 | 8 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra
92 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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