2012 Hyundai Elantra problems by component
651 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 138 | 21% | 69,700 mi |
| Electrical System → | 126 | 19% | 51,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 124 | 19% | 90,000 mi |
| Steering → | 88 | 14% | 69,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 59 | 9% | 57,925 mi |
| Suspension → | 45 | 7% | 50,536 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 44 | 7% | 58,290 mi |
| Power Train → | 40 | 6% | 47,001 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 40 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 27 | 4% | 59,850 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 17 | 3% | 35,500 mi |
| Structure → | 16 | 2% | 55,150 mi |
| Tires → | 16 | 2% | 14,191 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 0% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.