2016 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“Passenger side coil spring on my 2016 Elantra snapped after driving over a normally worn road. Taking to a mechanic tomorrow to assess the damage. This is the same issue my significant other had with his 2011 sonata and a friend of mine's 2015 Elantra. Finding it very odd that there are several recalls out for the same reason on many other years and on sonatas.”
NHTSA complaint #11407818, filed 2021-04, 43,564 miles“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“One day after purchasing this car my problem began. Going over speeds of 30mph, if I hit any uneven surfaces or bumps in the road the car just wants to fish tail all over the road. This is a very scary thing to happen especially on the freeway. I constantly have to keep a death grip with both hands on the steering wheel. Just yesterday I nearly had a head on collision after hitting a bumpy part in the road. Thankfully I got control before it happened. This will be my second attempt at the dealership to get this resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985651, filed 2017-05, 7,500 miles“The rear of the car is bumpy.I had 3 family memebers at the back and travelling was uncomforable for them.they complainted about shocks good.I have 4458 miles on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10783177, filed 2015-10, 4,458 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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
- 10154678Feb 12, 2019The warranty coverage for the front coil springs has been extended to 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 99 | 8% |
| 2012 | 45 | 7% |
| 2011 | 66 | 15% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 61 | 26% |
| 2002 | 95 | 28% |
| 2001 | 81 | 26% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 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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