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#BS-2011-HYUELA-38C7

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Based on reports from 588 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
588
Crashes
29
Fires
11
Recalls
5
TSBs
127
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 588 complaints, 29 crashes, 11 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ticking sound

16 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

mpg below epa rating

14 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
3

rattles at start up

8 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

96 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

75
0–30K
78
30–60K
105
60–90K
73
90–120K
50
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (105 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (96 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine96 (16%)
Airbags77 (13%)
Steering73 (12%)
Suspension61 (10%)
Electrical47 (8%)
Brakes44 (7%)
Other37 (6%)
Stability Control34 (6%)

2011 Hyundai Elantra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, with 96 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, with 77 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, with 73 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, with 61 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

30
11
17
12
26
13
38
14
42
15
63
16
45
17
66
18
77
19
52
20
29
21
22
22
36
23
33
24
9
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

13V115000Apr 2013

STRUCTURE

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

15V629000Jan 2016

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

15V871000May 2016

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

20V393000Sep 2020

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

23V651000Park OutsideApr 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Elantra is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

588

Class avg

122

4.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 588 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Hyundai Elantra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Hyundai Elantra is related to the engine, with 96 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has 588 complaints, 29 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Elantra problems start?
Based on 392 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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