2016 Hyundai Elantra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 18%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 18% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchase a brand new Hyundai Elantra end of january 2016. When I start driving it the car started giving me problems for 2 and 7 months I've been having so much problem with my car when going to dealer constantly since I had it now I took my car back to the dealer on tuesday and the dealer called me on wednesday with the mechanic explain what's going on with the car on thursday the dealer called me back saying the corporate company came out they have to replace my whole engine on my car I am really not happy with my car I don't want it I want them to take the car back I am so done and the…”
NHTSA complaint #11128713, filed 2018-09, 33,900 miles“My vehicle did not come with a spare tire, but with something called a tire mobility kit which is used to inflat a flat tire (maybe). In anticipation of the need to use this gadget, I have read the instructions and came across this item: warning: sealant is an irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory passages. Overexposure may cause central nervous system and kidney effects......do not breathe vapor or mist.....avoid contact with skin and eyes....wash thoroughly after handling....in case of skin or eye contact, immediately flush affected area with plenty of water. …”
NHTSA complaint #10903648, filed 2016-09, 7,000 miles“On july 6, 2016 we purchased a 2016 Elantra limited. We do like the car. However, in less than 2 months, just over 2400 miles the new 2016 has the same problem as a 2013 Elantra that we used to have. We would press the brake, then press the push start button. Nothing happened, it didn?t even try to crank. It was as if the brake and start button had never been depressed. The car would not start. It was dead as a door nail. Then we would try starting the car a second time and the car would start. These events happened with a cold start and also a warm start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777796, filed 2015-09, 2,400 miles“2/22/2019 car has 55,000 miles but for past year have had problems with braking on uneven surfaces [cracks, potholes] on highway, streets. When braking car feels like you are braking on full metal and bottom of car feels like it is coming apart. Another issue from the beginning of owning the car are issues with car hesitating upon lifting foot from the accelerator. My sister who owns the same car/year, has the same issue. Problems reported: suspension/acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #11181916, filed 2019-02, 15,000 miles“Vehicle stumbles badly 2 to 4 seconds when making a turn or even a lane change sometimes. Dealer twice. Response: everything normal ? Gas pedal to the floor--no acceleration for up to 4 seconds. Dangerous dangerous dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10992046, filed 2017-05, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other 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 2016 Hyundai Elantra
111 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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