2010 Hyundai Elantra problems
The Hyundai Elantra, also known as the Hyundai Avante (Korean: 현대 아반떼), is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. The Elantra was initially marketed as the Lantra in Australia and some European markets. In Australia, this was due to the similarly named Mitsubishi Magna Elante model; similarly, in other markets, the name Avante is not used due to its similarity with Audi's "Avant" designation, which is used for their line-up of station wagons. The name was standardized as "Elantra" worldwide in 2001 (except in South Korea and Singapore).
First generation (J1; 1990)
The Elantra (codename J1) was launched in October 1990, and received a mid-term facelift in 1993.
It was sold in Europe from the spring of 1991. It replaced the somewhat larger on the outside Stellar, although that model had not been offered in many markets. The Elantra competed with the likes of the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier/Opel Vectra, but at a considerably lower price.
The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi-designed 1.6 L (1595 cc) straight-four. This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit produced 113 PS (83 kW) at 6000 rpm and could push the Elantra to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.5 seconds. The quarter-mile (0.4 km) run took 17.1 seconds and produced 129 km/h (80 mph). Top speed was 187 km/h (116 mph). The Elantra got 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km) in the city cycle. Starting in 1993 a Mitsubishi-designed 1.8 L (1836 cc) inline-four option was available; this unit produces 135 PS (99 kW) at 6000 rpm and replaced the twin-cam 1.6 in the home market.
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Common 2010 Hyundai Elantra problems
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra is known for several common problems that have been reported by owners. These issues include transmission problems, paint problems, steering problems, airbag problems, and recalls.
Transmission problems are the most prevalent and serious issue, with slipping transmissions typically appearing around 65,000 miles. The transmission must be replaced, which can cost over $3,000. Carcomplaints.com notes an emerging trend of transmission problems with the 2010 Elantra at fairly early mileage.
Paint problems are also a common issue, with many Elantras experiencing paint peeling at about 55,000 miles. When paint is not properly maintained, it starts to peel, and repainting the affected areas costs about $1,000 per panel.
Steering problems are another concern, with the EPS light turning on and the vehicle losing steering while driving. The affected vehicle loses control, and the steering wheel needs to be replaced. However, in some cases, even this procedure doesn't fix the issue. In the first 80,000 miles, the steering column begins to make clicking noises as well. The problem is with the steering column and coupling, which can be fixed for about $800.
Airbag problems are a significant safety concern, with airbags occasionally failing to inflate for the driver and passenger. Some 2010 Elantra owners state that airbags deploy without accidents or just when the car hits a bump on slow speed. There are four recalls, with the electronic power steering assistance recall being the most serious because it can fail and raise the risk of an accident.
In summary, the 2010 Hyundai Elantra has several common problems, including transmission issues, paint problems, steering problems, airbag problems, and recalls. These issues can significantly impact the vehicle's safety, reliability, and overall value.
Are 2010 Hyundai Elantras good cars?
Even though the 2010 Hyundai Elantra is often overshadowed by more firmly entrenched competitors, its affordable price and relative refinement make it an ideal small sedan. It's worthy of serious consideration.
Is Hyundai Elantra 2010 fuel efficient?
A new entry-level version of the Hyundai Elantra will offer increased fuel economy thanks to a host of technical changes. The Elantra Blue is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway, up 2 mpg in both tests from equivalent 2009 models.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Elantra?
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2010 Hyundai Elantra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Elantra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Hyundai Elantra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Hyundai Elantra
The NHTSA has received 433 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Hyundai Elantra vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-08
- VIN: KMHDU4AD6AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: EPS Electric Power Steering warning and unable to steer to drive. I was quoted $3,200 to repair.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-12
- VIN: KMHDU4AD5AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: My 2010 Elantra just started making a clicking noise when slightly turning the steering wheel back and forth. Doing online research, I discovered it is a common problem on Hyundai, with the same symptoms as my problem, that there is a rubber star damper gear in the electronic motor system inside the steering column that fails, it completely falls apart, and is very common defect in these vehicles. No warning lamp was illuminated. I am now stuck without a car that I can not drive for fear the whole steering may fail. Because it involves the steering, Hyundai is putting all our safety at risk knowing there is a problem with this “cheap rubber” gear part that controls the steering and is prone to failing. The fix is around $800. Many people have complained on UTube comments. Hyundai should be made to recall and fix all these defective Hyundai vehicles. As a safety authority, NHTSA should stop unsafe vehicle production practices when uncovered and dealers force to fix them all.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-25
- VIN: KMHDU4AD0AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I started my 2010 Hyndai Elantra and started backing out of parking space and the power steering failed. I could not move the car as steering was impossible. Restarted the car 2 minutes later power steering worked. Later that evening same thing happened while backing out of my driveway and now there is now power steering at all. Milage on the car is approximately 88,000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-14
- VIN: KMHDU4AD4AU
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: EPS fails, the steering wheel becomes very Hard.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-01
- VIN: KMHDU4ADXAU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Electronic Power Steering failure on a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. There is a recall bulletin issued for this defect on my same year and model, but Hyundai will not comply with it because my vehicles vin is not affective.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-20
- VIN: KMHDU4AD2AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the steering wheel was vibrating. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering motor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: KMHDU4AD6AU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My brake lights are not going off when I take my foot off of the brake pedal. I have had to start disconnecting the battery cable so it will not drain the battery. I stop lamp switch replaced when it was recalled. And the steering wheel tilt does not stay in the high spot it falls to the lowest position.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-17
- VIN: KMHDB8AE9AU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: ABS Module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 Hyundai Elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the ABS motor to run constantly. Issue was discovered by mechanic, I opted to disconnect the ABS module, as replacement is unaffordable. Is there any plan to expand the recall to include my vehicle?
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-14
- VIN: KMHDU4AD5AU
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: After diagnose, DTC C1604 ECU hardware error and DTc C2412 motor short or open malfunctioning, recommended replace EPS system
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-25
- VIN: KMHDU4AD6AU
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: On July 25, 2023, I was driving in our town when I heard a noise coming from the rear of the car. I was very close to a repair facility that I sometimes use, so I slowly drove there. They looked at the car and showed me that the rear driver-side wheel was about to fall off. They then raised the car in the shop and told me that the rear upper-control arm had rusted through and broken, causing the wheel to break off. They showed me a photo of this. I was also told that had this happened on a highway at a higher speed, there could have been fatalities because control of the car would have been seriously affected. I contacted Hyundai about this and they told me to take to a dealer to be looked at. I refused to pay for this inspection and I now do not trust Hyundai.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: KMHDU4AD8AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering column makes clicking sounds when turning either way. Started approximately June. No lamps on. Noted previous recall on steering coupler. The contact stated after being told the coupler in steering column was replaced once records were picked up from dealership there was no mention of it. The dealership refused to fix problem and had to pay elsewhere for replacement.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHDU4AD6AU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: On Sept 12th of this year I was involved in a multiple rollover with my Hyundai elantra and not one single airbag deployed nor did my seatbelt tighten up to keep me from moving around as much. Due to this I suffered a fractured vertabrae.
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-31
- VIN: KMHDU4AD0AU
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: As I was driving, the steering wheel and brakes locked up so I couldn't steer nor brake. Luckily I was in a parking lot so I cruised the vehicle to a stop without crashing. If I had been on a road or turning, I would have crashed. No indicator lights went on. I took the car to a Hyundai dealership where they couldn't find any problems and recommended I replace the steering column. I searched online and several others have reported a similar issue. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-07
- VIN: KMHDC8AE4AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY DEALER ALLEDGELY FIXED THE RECALL IN 2021 ALONG WITH 2 OTHER RECALLS. AT THAT TIME I HAD NO PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING. NOW 2 YEARS LATER MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN IN A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION AND HASN'T WORKED SINCE. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX BECAUSE THEY SAID MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. HYUNDAI USA ALSO REVIEWED AND DENIED ME. ON THEIR WEBPAGE, IT DOES NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT A TIME LIMIT ON THEIR RECALL. IT IS A RECALL AND NOT A WARRANTY CONCERN. BELOW I SEND 2 PICS TAKEN OFF THEIR WEBPAGE. PLEASE HELP ME. THANK YOU.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-07
- VIN: KMHDC8AE4AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: My power steering just stopped working. There was a safety recall on my car. i did not receive a warning notice. On Hyundai's website i entered my vin # and it said my car was affected and would be fixed free of charge or if I had already paid I would be reimbursed. The dealership refused to honor the recall. I called several times to HyundaiUSA and finally they said my car was out of warranty. No where online did it say the recall had to be fixed before the warranty ended. They just refused me and told me to take it up to someone else. I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. I did not cause this problem, they admit in the recall that there is a problem but are looking for a loop hole to get out of fixing it. Please help. Thank you. vin # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHDU4AD3AU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: So I was driving my vehicle like normal and all of a sudden the driver airbag light came on on the dash and as I’m getting closer to home my check engine light came on my ABS came on as well as my EPS and my TPS , was losing power to the vehicle. I made it home, put it in park and smoke started rolling. Look under the hood. There’s a fire under the hood. I’m not sure what all damage it has caused, but it appears to be coming from the ABS and the electrical I don’t know what damage was caused by the ABS catching fire, but I was unaware that there was a problem with the vehicle, I am I just bought the vehicle in May and it’s just happened August 11 of 2023
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: KMHDC8AE9AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) warning light illuminated, and the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the power steering assist functionality returned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering). The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was initially informed that the VIN was under recall; however, later the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-22
- VIN: KMHDB8AE4AU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. On Saturday, July 22, 2023, after the car was put into park in my fathers driveway and the emergency brake put on, the front driver and passenger bags deployed. The force of it's deployment cracked the windshield in several places on the passenger side. There were no warning lights or indications that this would occur. The car was in park. The seatbelts are in a locked (not able to retract) form, so the car is not drivable. The two individuals in the front seat were disoriented for a short time. All 4 passengers in the car experienced ringing in the ears for approximately 3 hours, but are ultimately, physically alright, however, not mentally. If this had occurred in another setting, the risk of accident or other safety measures would have been grand, but luckily it happened at the home of a family member. The airbag malfunction needs to be eligible to be fixed and not at the expense of me the owner. The car has a camera located in it and it captured all items listed above. The video may be provided. The Hyundai corporate office has been contacted and an incident file opened. The insurance company has been contacted, as well. Nothing has been done with the car, as the corporate office noted that they may need to see it in it's original state.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-04
- VIN: KMHDU4AD1AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the steering wheel chanel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. The mechanic stated this is a factory recall and they should fix my car for free. When the consumer informed the company and repair dealer (Key Hyundai)about this the dealer stated they already fixed that recall previously. The contact stated the dealership fixed the vehicle.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-15
- VIN: KMHDU4AD7AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he attempted to complete a turn and the vehicle became extremely difficult to steer. The EPS and ECU warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic power steering. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to a local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-04
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHDU4AD2AU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving downhill in the rain at 45 MPH, she failed to apply the brakes and crashed into a vehicle. The impact of the crash caused a three-vehicle pile up. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Due to the failure, his wife hit her right arm and chest on the steering column. The authorities arrived at the scene and rendered aid by the EMT. The driver of the vehicle that his wife crashed into sustained neck injuries. The contact later took his wife to a hospital where she was treated for bruising to her right arm and chest. A police report was filed(2023-17095). The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-25
- VIN: KMHDU4AD6AU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel made abnormal clicking sounds and was slightly resistant. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the steering coupler was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-04
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHDU4AD5A
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal and brake pedal failed to respond. The vehicle began spinning and crashed into an embankment. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to her residence. There were no reported injuries: air bag deployment, police report or fire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company.
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-05
- VIN: KMHDU4AD0AU
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Clockspring has failed . Hyundai has extended the clockspring warranty for 2011 to 2014 Elantras to a 15-year unlimited mileage but has excluded the 2010 models for some reason. I would like Hyundai to extend the warranty to all affected vehicles as it is a safety hazard.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-05
- VIN: KMHDU4AD0AU
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING HOME POWER STEERING WENT OUT LIGHT CAME ON EPS I HAD A PROBLEM STEERING ALMOST RUN INTO ANOTHER CAR A FEW TIMES. THIS JUST HAPPENED WED 4/5 /2023.I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO A DEALER YET BECAUSE OF A DENTAL EMERGENCY THAT SAME DAY.I CAN CALL THE INSURANCE MON 4/10 /2023. NO ONE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE I MAY HAVE TO TOW IT NOT SURE YET. I GOT NO WARNING THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS GOING OUT. BUT THE EPS LIGHT CAME ON AFTERWARDS. POWER STEERING WAS HARD TO DRIVE THE CAR.ALSO I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE BY PHONE OR EMAIL OR REGULAR MAIL FROM NOONE. YES SOMEONE CAN INSPECT THE VEHICLE UPON REQUEST
2010 Hyundai Elantra recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
- Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
- Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Negative 2010 Hyundai Elantra car reviews
Positive 2010 Hyundai Elantra car reviews
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I've had my Elantra GLS for 3 months now and I'm getting 31mph around town. While the seat isn't very comfortable for a tall man, overall the car is great in terms of performance. It's even better than my Toyotas, Renaults, or VWs. Plus, it looks good too!
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Hi there! I'm so glad to hear that you're a fan of the Elantra! It sounds like you've had some great experiences with this car. I can definitely understand why you would want to upgrade to the 2010 SE model for the added safety features and black interior. It's great to hear that both of your Elantras have been dependable and provided you with a lot of value for your money. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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Congratulations on your new Natural Khaki GLS! It sounds like you got a great deal on the car, which is always a plus. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the car and that it drives smoothly. It's great that you were able to cancel the extended warranty and save some money. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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The brakes can be a bit touchy at low speeds, causing a slight jerk for passengers with just a slight touch at 2 mph. However, they work perfectly fine at driving speeds. Additionally, I have noticed that when I push the driver door open, there is a tendency for it to inadvertently lock, which I only discover when I try to re-enter the car. Other than these minor issues, the car is great!
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I really appreciate this car! It rides so smoothly and the XM radio is a fantastic feature that I didn't realize I needed until now.
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Are you having problems with your 2010 Hyundai Elantra?
Presley Quitzon 2024-10-11
I, like many others, had a suspension nightmare with my brand new car. It's disappointing that a new car can have such a rough ride, especially when compared to my old 1994 Chevy Cavalier which was much smoother. During the test drive, I convinced myself that the bumpy ride was all in my head, but on my way home from purchasing my Elantra, I realized that it was a real issue. I would advise anyone looking to purchase an Elantra to test the car with close attention and be mindful of the suspension performance. I hope that the manufacturer will address this issue in future models.
Donny Hamill 2024-10-10
After reading your review on the 2010 Elantra Blue, I would like to share my thoughts. While I understand your initial confusion regarding its positive performance grades, I must say that my experience with the automatic version has been quite satisfactory. I have test driven the 2010 Elantra and found it to be a smooth and comfortable ride. However, I do understand that personal preferences may vary. In regards to the number of forward speeds, I believe it is sufficient for most driving situations. As for the upshifting, I have not experienced any issues with it. Overall, I believe the Elantra is a reliable and efficient car that offers great value for its price. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the matter.
Timmothy Rippin 2024-09-08
The car's interior is affordable yet comfortable. It boasts a quiet cabin compared to its competitors, and the ride is comfortable with acceptable handling quality. If you're looking for a more exciting ride, consider upgrading to the SE edition to increase handling properties. However, it's worth noting that some customers have reported issues with their vehicles after less than two months of ownership, including a squeaky noise when turning the steering wheel and knocking sounds with minor vibrations from the rear wheels when going over 20 MPH.
Carson Smitham 2024-09-08
The rough winter roads of the northern mid-west can be a challenge, but unfortunately, my new car has not lived up to my expectations. Despite being a new car, the ride quality is extremely poor, with every bump being felt twice - once in the front and once in the back. The suspension is so tight that it causes discomfort, making it impossible to enjoy a beverage while on the move. The car's mileage is also not up to par, with only 27mpg. In comparison to our 2009 Toyota Corolla, the ride quality is vastly inferior. Despite the dealership's claims that this is how the car is built, I am confident that this will be the last Hyundai I purchase.
Antonio Eichmann 2024-08-23
The steering of my car is jerky and it wants to dart right or left. Additionally, it makes a lot of creaking noise when going over small bumps. I am confident that I can find a solution to these issues and improve the overall performance of the car.