2008 Hyundai Elantra engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while idling at a stop sign, the RPMs dropped extremely low, and the vehicle stalled. After a visual inspection, the contact observed white smoke coming from the engine compartment and a coolant leak underneath the vehicle. Upon…”
filed Jul 6, 2023
“The car stalled 6/21/11 at 7pm on the freeway in 10-20 mile an hour stop and go traffic. The temp outside was mild, I had been on the road for 20 min before hitting traffic, and both air conditioning and radio were on. I was in traffic approx. 10 min. I went to tap the gas pedal and nothing was…”
filed Aug 2, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Elantra | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Elantra | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Elantra | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Elantra | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.