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2014 Hyundai Elantra Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
3%of 386 total for the year
Median mileage
15,040miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,040 miles. 3 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.

“While driving on the interstate the traction control light flickered and speed started to decrease to around 40 MPH. I was unable to accelerate and had to pull over and shut the car off. After I restarted the car I began to drive again and the light flickered more while driving. The weather was sunny and warm. No wet roads. This has happened 3 times now. Each time has been on the interstate.”

NHTSA complaint #11110022, filed 2018-07, 56,000 miles

“After less than 2 years, the car battery dies and disables the control of this particular car and year. Many customers, according to reviews, seem to have the same problem. Should the battery falter when driving on a highway, serious accidents could result. My vehicle was moving at a slow pace in the parking lot when the battery died. I lost control of the car. I was not expecting the battery to die as it is only about 18 months old. I do not have a picture. The car is at the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #10892323, filed 2016-08, 37,000 miles

“Takata recall on 9/23/2018, about an hour after a rainstorm (car was garaged during storm) my car was in motion at 40 MPH in the left lane on a curve of a southbound interstate exit i275. The car suddenly went sideways, and began fishtailing. I tried to pump the breaks but they were not working. The vehicle then smashed the front side of bumper into the guard rail, and pushed me across two traffic lanes. The vehicle stopped in the right lane, facing north in a southbound exit. I tried to put it in reverse to get into the shoulder, and there was no acceleration. …”

NHTSA complaint #11165490, filed 2019-01, 71,000 miles

“On 5/30/14 I purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra close out with 54 miles on it. At 4300 miles I lost all control of the steering and the car went across 3 lanes of interstate 3 times before I regained control of the car. I returned the car to the dealer and had to trade it in to get a different car. I left the dealer with a 2014 Elantra limited on 7/21/14 having to pay them an $4500 extra. The 2014 felt better on the road now at 1300 miles I start felling the same fish tailing feel when the car is going interstate speed 70mph. …”

NHTSA complaint #10619428, filed 2014-08, 1,300 miles

“The issue is with the steering. No power steering, very hard to turn the steering wheel. Called the dealer. Brought the car to the dealer. 08/04/2015. Diagnose: the steering wheel and column all need to be replaced. The make of this car is a 2014 Elantra gt with only 6400 miles. 08/21/2015 still waiting on the part that is back order to come in.”

NHTSA complaint #10750407, filed 2015-08, 6,400 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202010%
201910%
201791%
201652%
201510%
2014123%
2013464%
2012447%
2011348%
2010123%
2009104%
200862%
200731%
200611%
200210%
200110%
200011%

Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
166 complaints
Brakes
87 complaints
Other or unknown
49 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Fuel system
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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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