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2011 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2011 Hyundai Elantra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
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| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20118000 mi | Significant panel gap between driver door and dashboard. Most noticeable when door is closed | ||
2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jan 2012 | The car pulls left and right randomly and for no reason. When exiting the vehicle I smelled antifreeze frequently. The dealer pressure tested it and said there was no leak and that I should be filling it with antifreeze every oil change. I can still smell it and keep adding antifreeze. | ||
| Apr 201225000 mi | The front end was popping when placed into gear. The dealer said the front axles were not lubricated properly. There was a rattling noise under car when taking off. The dealer said a weld came loose on a heat sheild. The floor mat was coming loose and moving over the gas pedal. They said the carpet was installed incorrectly and they are replacing all of the carpet. | ||
| Jun 201360000 mi | The high pressure fuel pump went out. To start the car we would have to try and start the car multiple times to build the fuel pressure up so it would start. | ||
| Sep 201370000 miUS $150 | The car died so I took it in and they said the battery was bad. | ||
| Mar 2015112000 miUS $40 | The AC stopped working. Found a small leak on the high pressure hose. Recharged and currently works fine. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Trinidad and Tobago Jan 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 20123100 mi | Light knocking sound from engine at idle after normal engine temperature is achieved. The knock rate increases with engine RPM but does not get louder RPM.The dealer suspects that it is a connecting rod problem.scheduled for returnto dealer | ||
| May 201423720 mi | Positive battery terminal replaced due to loose fit. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Dealer inspected for very noisy engine, similar to noisy valves/diesel sound. Heater failed to work. Dealer replaced heater and A/C control unit | ||
| Jun 201347000 mi | Rattle and thunk in front end | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Apr 201546500 mi | Replaced faulty transmission temperature sensor. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201211140 mi | Outside temperature sensor malfunctioned. Display was reading abnormally high temperatures, up to 80 deg. C. New sensor ordered, has not arrived yet. | ||
| Aug 201328520 mi | Baffle came loose in muffler, causing rattling noise. Dealer replaced muffler and pipe under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201435000 miC $500 | Disks needed turned and calipers cleaned due to sticking / scoring after 55000 km. | ||
| Aug 201665100 miC $165 | Check engine light came on. Required ECM reflash with software supposed to prevent this error code from reoccurring. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Iowa, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jun 201346000 mi | The radio/nav quit making sound. I contacted the dealer to see what might be the issue. Dealer said it would cost $90 to diagnose. Internet researce said to disconnect battery for 10 minutes to reset radio. This advice worked. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Apr 201213000 mi | Clear coat coming off front wheels. Submitted warranty claim. | ||
| Jun 201214000 mi | Passenger side visor not staying up, no tension on retainer. Staying in dropped down position. | ||
| Mar 201324000 mi | Replaced defective oil temp sensor | ||
| May 201782000 mi | rattle inside headliner. Dealer resolved with no charge to us. | ||
| Aug 201785452 miUS $36 | No audio sound from radio, phone, etc. | ||
| Jun 2018100200 miUS $338 | r/r transaxle range switch & sensor drain/replace trans fluid r/r air filter | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201352000 mi | Rear shock absorber failure. One was replaced under warranty. I noticed another failure by the same reaction of poor tracking on bumpy curves and replaced both with lower cost Monroe shock absorbers. I thought Monroe's might be better than OEM but I am disappointed. No real improvement. Fuel door latch needed adjustment as it did not always open. | ||
| May 201582200 miUS $30 | Front sway bar links bearing plastic material worn allowing rattle with small road imperfections. I replaced with aftermarket better quality component. | ||
| May 2017102000 mi | Exhaust heat shield rattle when engine is not at full operating temp. | ||
| Apr 2018112000 miUS $12 | Right hi-beam/DRL Engine oil drops on ground. May be leak from oil pressure sensor not yet repaired | ||
| May 2018112000 miUS $128 | Refrigerant leak over winter required recharge last summer and again this summer | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201222000 mi | Replaced steering wheel under warranty, new wheel peeled at 50,000. | ||
| Jun 201790000 miUS $90 | Visor passenger side cracked | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Alabama, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201760000 miUS $450 | hard shifting replace sensor | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 201671400 mi | Was getting a knocking noise on left turns. Dealer said it had to do with the plastic washers used between the cv joint and the transmission. The factory upgraded them to metal washers. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201560000 miUS $300 | Excessive and abnormal rear tire wear not covered under warranty-denied existence by Hyundai. Found excessive rear alignment specs caused rapid rear tire wear. Found remedy on forum by installing shims under bolts of rear axle. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201568700 miUS $50 | PCV hose had a leak in it. | ||
| Sep 201567000 mi | Ignition or It still happens and the dealer acts like there is nothing wrong. Sometimes it will not start, you have to turn key wait then turn downward and it will start. I replaced the battery, starter and it still did not correct problem | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Sep 201554000 mi | Check engine light on. Code: PO711. Replaced transmission sensor under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Maine, United States May 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201524300 mi | replaced bad right front wheel bearing. Left front was ok. Done under manufacturer warranty. | ||
| Jun 201730000 miUS $110 | Rear brakes were overheating which required technician to disassemble, inspect and clean before state inspection sticker given | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Nov 201326040 mi | install new right front outer tie tod | ||
| May 201429760 mi | replaced cracked driver's left foot rest | ||
| Nov 201438440 mi | When I took the car in for service the tech though the shifter felt loose. (I hadn't noticed anything wrong.) Torqued nuts to 180FT/lbs as per spec. | ||
| Feb 201542160 miC $160 | I had a flat tire. When I tried to pump it, the air came hissing out. Turned out it was the valve. Technician told me that the hubcaps I put on for winter pressed against valve and broke it. Other were nearly broken so all replaced. | ||
| May 201544640 mi | replace fan motor assembly | ||
| Sep 201549600 mi | The car started jerking forward when accelerating and stalled once. The problem ended up being the temperature sensor which was replaced | ||
| Nov 201551460 miC $100 | replaced drive belt - ribbed serpentine belt | ||
| Jan 201767208 mi | a/c was blowing warm air, diagnosed as problem with previous ECM update - the ECM update was reversed | ||
| Mar 201763860 miC $200 | replace front stabilizer links | ||
| Apr 201765100 miC $40 | replace front and side marker light bulbs warranty / recall work | ||
| May 201766340 mi | replace fan motor | ||
| Aug 201767751 mi | short block replacement - covered by warranty noticed noises from engine on startup and was told that due to problem likely originating from factory 6 years ago this required major engine replacement | ||
| Nov 201771300 miC $600 | Replace left rear corner marker bulb. I was charged $25, so likely less than 10 minutes. replace spark plugs replace intake manifold | ||
| Mar 201875454 mi | oil leaking from oil pan, resealed oil pan | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 20114000 mi | Just an ECM Update, nothing else. I can't really tell any difference as far as before/after the update. | ||
| Sep 201534000 mi | TSB concerning a small clip placed on the transmission to hold the shifter cable to prevent detachment. | ||
| Aug 201638900 mi | Transmission Temp Sensor was faulty, covered under powertrain warranty. Existing TSB was referenced. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 20111240 mi | ECM flash update during 1st maintenance service | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 201111000 mi | Front passenger speakers sound distorted Replaced ac compresser unit Speakers in front passenger door replaced | ||
| Jul 201219300 mi | Seat belt guide on rear passenger seat broke! Replaced by dealer. | ||
| Dec 201224000 mi | Door sqeaks | ||
| Jun 201330000 mi | Oil pan seal failure | ||
| Nov 201334000 mi | Horn does not work every time for 5-10 minutes after starting a vehicle that has been sitting for more than 5 hours? | ||
| Dec 201335000 mi | Horn issues still! | ||
| Dec 201446000 miUS $55 | Intermittent , the horn will/ will not sound.. was told may be fuse...?? | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Dec 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Mar 20111000 mi | Remote door opener not working, clock not working. Corrected problem. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Connecticut, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 20114500 mi | Connector in A-Pillar had bent-pin, preventing dome lights from illuminating upon opening doors. | ||
| Jan 2013 | Door lock switch malfunctioned. Transmission sensor (TSB) | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 2014108000 miUS $301 | Replace Oxygen sensor | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Apr 20113000 mi | Noise from front of car @1200-1900 RPM light load. Dealer diagnosed as 'cradle rattling.' Removed LF(anti-swaybar?)strut, tightened links, and tightened cradle. This eliminated the objectionable noise. | ||
| Aug 20118000 mi | Actuator for A/C recirculation door found to be not physically attached. Was connected electrically so showed as working on computer scan. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| May 201432520 mi | Left rear shock leaking. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201336700 mi | exhaust system was making unusual noise. a broken exhaust clamp was replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 20112000 mi | scratches on the back of the glass of the instrument cluster. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in West Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Nov 201553000 mi | shifter cluncking into gear R and D. Dealer replaced Transmission Fluid Temp Sensor Harness - 46307-3B650 5 qts ATF-SP-IV-M Check Engine Light On' Dealer reflashed the ECM | ||
| Aug 201665000 mi | Recall for Power steering problem | ||
| Aug 201782000 miUS $140 | Coolant flush and fill | ||
| Jun 201898000 miUS $250 | Rear brake pads and rotors installed | ||
| Sep 2021114000 miUS $890 | Right front Spring broke. Replaced both springs and struts in fronte | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 201428000 mi | Car refused to crank or start. All the lights were well lit and bright, but no start. We were stranded! This has happened twice before. The dealer can find no problem each time it goes in for service. Will probably get rid of the car. | ||
| Jun 201430000 miUS $175 | Manual shift mechanism failed and was replaced under warranty. Lifters make a loud ticking sound when engine is cold. It is very annoying. | ||
| Aug 201430000 mi | Intermittant failure of the starter circuit. Push the starter button, and the car comes to life electrically, but does not start. Wait a few minutes, and the car thyen starts. Dealer could not find the problem or fix it. Very disappointing. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jan 201217000 mi | starter motor turning over, but ignition wouldn't catch. Tow company was unable to start the vehicle as well. Car started next morning at the dealer with no intervention. Tested OK. | ||
| Nov 201234300 mi | Experienced extremely rough shifting. Check engine light came on, then went off. Dealer was able to pull codes and determine that this was a known problem with an oil sensor. | ||
| Nov 201352900 miUS $330 | Rough start, engine light on. Flushed fuel system and reset ECU. Also replaced driver's side sun visor, which would not stay in place. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Aug 2018107000 miUS $300 | Replaced Serpentine and alternator belts | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in District of Columbia, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 201427500 mi | Buttons on left of steering wheel were malfunctioning. Speakers were no longer emitting sound. | ||
2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Hungary Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201312560 mi | a spring on the clutch plate broke | ||
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