Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"The vehicle has shown problems with the electrical system - the power plug has malfunctioned as and the manufacturer installed alarm goes off when it is windy or if the hood is not slammed down. Dashboard lights go off too. I've had the problems fixed but they are annoying. Mechanically the car is excellent. At 10 years old it still has great pickup. I just drove it from NYC to Virginia Beach and back with no issues."
Anonymous, NY (2009 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"For no specific action that I can determine, sometimes as I'm ready to leave the car, it acts like it's being stolen. Alarms go off, the car won't start, the emergency flashers go on, and I can't disarm it. The Hyundai dealer told me it was a defec"
Elaine R., DC (2009 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"car wouldn't start on occasion. Anti theft device didn't recognise key. Cost almost $900.00 to repair, still occurred, finally deprogrammed keys, seems to be O.K. Not happy. Tail lights were burning out, provided fix under recall"
Jim K., ON (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Alarm would would go off when parked. Repaired by installing new spacer"
Anonymous, NY (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Interior door lock button on driver's side became harder to use. Couldn't lock door from inside without punching the autolock button a number of times."
Anonymous, MD (2009 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"at least 3 different exterior lights seem to burn out every 6--9 months"
R L., MN (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Brake light switch needed to be replaced"
David F., NY (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Taillight blinkers"
Richard H., OR (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Tail, brake lights burning out. Recall provided fix. Seems to be fine now"
Jim K., ON (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I had a fog light bulb burned out. I bought a replacement from the auto parts store and replaced it myself. I also had to replace my third brake light (center one) which I replaced myself"
John S., KS (2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I am 71 years old and have owned approximately 12 different automobiles and I have replaced more light bulbs on the Hyundai than on all the other cars combined. and this includes all exterior lights"
James W., TN (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Side marker, brake, license plate, and brake lights burning out"
Jim L., MN (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The drivers side headlight assembly developed some condensation and I bought a replacement from Amazon and installed it myself. The total cost was $81.00. I also replaced a fog light bulb this year"
John S., KS (2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I am 71 years old and have owned approximately 12 different automobiles and I have replaced more light bulbs on the Hyundai than on all the other cars combined. And this includes all ext. lights"
James W., TN (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"3 headlight bulbs have burned out in one year. 2 2 days apart following an oil change. It requires a mechanic to take out the battery and windsheild wiper fluid dispenser to replace them. Each "bulb" costs $22. It will end up costing apx $100 to replace 2 lightbulbs. In the 1970's it cost $1.50 and I could do it myself"
Anonymous, MN (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Dashlight (some not all) are burning out - LED should last much longer"
Anonymous, TN (2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"doors lock/unlock randomly, and trunk opens randomly-including 3x while driving. 3 dealers have not been able to consistently fix the electrical "ghost""
David D., IA (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Problems getting the electronic door system to synch with key fob and manual switches. Doors & trunk would unlock/lock spontaneously, including having trunk open while driving or while parked (including at malls, parking lots, in the rain). Problem was also connected to 1 door window system. Finally got the systems connected and functional, although do have continued clicking noises (as if the system is trying to automatically lock doors-already locked-while driving); have had intermittent recurrences of doors spontaneously locking but not issues with trunk opening since the repair."
David D., IA (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"One of the 4 doors no longer consistently responds to the keyless device."
Nicholas D., VA (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The electronic lock/unlock system and related systems were dysfunctional shortly after purchase. The car randomly locks & unlocks doors and opens the trunk, including while driving. The car has been to 5 different dealerships in 3 states, with the electrical Bluetooth system re-programmed, de-programmed, and programmed but has never corrected the problem. I cannot trust that the car will remain locked when parked somewhere, nor can I trust that it will be unlocked such as when I park in my garage, and I can't trust that the trunk will stay shut while parked somewhere or while driving. The random trunk opening has decreased in frequency. The trunk has opened while parked at a mall, at work, and elsewhere, with 2 of these instances resulting in a soaked trunk from rain; fortunately nothing has been stolen yet-but I don't leave anything of value in there. I'd like to sell this, but will not do this unless somebody can figure out how to correct this "lemon gremlin.""
Anonymous, IA (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Continuing problem with erratic operation of door locking and unlocking, trunk unlocking & opening. Has been to 5 dealers (one 4 times) in 3 states; nobody seems to be able to keep it fixed. Trunk unlocks opens randomly (including while driving or while parked and away from the vehicle), doors lock without anybody around, and doors do not reliably lock with use of door lock switch or remote key fob lock. Have had the trunk area soaked 2x in rainstorms after it opened by itself while away from the vehicle."
Anonymous, IA (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"the light is always on but there is nothing wrong with the tire pressure."
Anonymous, PA (2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I don't think it ever worked"
Anonymous, NY (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Brake lights didn't work, covered by recall"
Anonymous, IL (2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Warning light on emissions system came on -- service was unable to explain why"
Anonymous, NY (2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Turn signal/flasher module wore out. Easily replaced."
Robert S., QC (2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"One of two outlets was dead"
Ron S., ON (2009 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)