2016 Hyundai Elantra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased the 2016 Hyundai Elantra gt from van horn Hyundai in sheboygan wi on 8/18/17. It was sold as certified pre owned - no accidents. The auto check report they provided showed a clean history. I began experiencing what seemed to be suspension issues- car would skip sideways on bumps and had the feeling that it wanted to fishtail. I ordered a carfax report and it showed the vehicle was in 2 accidents, and after more digging, I found it was sold by insurance auto auctions to joe van horn chevrolet in plymouth wi. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055846, filed 2017-12, 27,000 miles“Started ascending over a bridge when car started to putter. Then smoke came out of the tailpipe. Power flickered then went off. Was able to coast to the side of the road. Turned off the car and it was smoking. Looked underneath the car and saw dripping fluid then a spark. That is when the car caught on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11100294, filed 2018-06, 72,000 miles“A few years ago, my 2016 Hyundai Elantra hatch stopped opening. The hatch lever next to the drivers seat as well as the key fob button stopped working. I know there was a trunk latch recall number 208 from Oct. 2021. Hyundai told me there’s nothing I can do about it. I haven’t been able to get into my trunk for 3 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11561704, filed 2023-12“The paint on the roof right above the windshield is peeling off. I've gone online and seen pictures of other white elantras with paint peeling. I was told by Crestmont Hyundai that my car is not part of any recall. I had the car at Crestmont Hyundai on April 28 for a recall for an anti-rust undercoating and the pictures that were taken do not show any type of damage to the area.”
NHTSA complaint #11523992, filed 2023-05“The paint is peeling off my Hyundai Elantra and I only have 28000 miles on it. It started peeling 2 years ago. I can supply pictures. I visited my local Hyundai dealership, where I bought the car, they made me wait for an hour then told me there was nothing they could do. I noticed someone scratched the paint with a fingernail from their workshop. I also called the Hyundai corp and they said there was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #11471841, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10245008Nov 3, 2023In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10228213Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10228212Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10227348Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10227332Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 134 | 17% |
| 2016 | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 22 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 32 | 14% |
| 2002 | 27 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra
111 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSteering
19 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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