2011 Hyundai Elantra Reviews - Verified Owners Page 21

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Daniel O.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

08/16/2018

Verified Review

Nice drive

I have this vehicle for now 3 months and I will say it is a good car fun to drive and gas saver. It is for sure small for 6.2 feet told person. The design and the overall look is also good. I don't like the suspension and the car's noise .

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Katie B.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

08/24/2018

Verified Review

Hyundai Elantre

It’s a nice car I like the touch screen, I hate that it doesn’t have a spare tire. It’s super comfortable to drive it’s great on gas I’ve only had about theee things go wrong since I’ve had it and they were easy to fix.

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Roger P.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

09/27/2018

Verified Review

Dependable powertrain but has sevaral little issues

The gas mileage on my 2011 Elantra Limited is awesome, especially at 55mph. The only issues have been little ones. The xm radio gives an antenna error. The radio power button wants to change the channel or disk track instead of going off. The original paint job was aweful. I kept forgetting to say anything about it for the first few service visits, so I just didn't worry about the paint. But it already has rust spots in places. Just had to get the driver side door handle fixed because the plastic part broke to where I couldn't open it from the outside. Other than that, it's a good and dependable car. It was odd that it did not come with a spare tire, which I discovered or quickly remembered when I had a flat tire of course. The blue tooth phone set up and functionality is great. The sun roof still works well and doesn't leak. The steering is always smooth. The cruise control has to be pushed more than once any more to work (like the radio). There is plenty of interior room compared to similar category cars. The seats have held up well. Even with 2 kids there are still no holes in any seats. The power windows still work well. The heated seats in the winter is great. I would definitely recommend the dealer, but not necessarily the car, unless you just planned on having it the first 3 to 4 years. Mine is paid for, so I will keep it for a while longer. The little issues I can get over it for now. Most importantly, the powertrain has been dependable.

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Donna W.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

05/11/2019

Verified Review

2011 elantra gls

This is an average car for under $20,000. It is not fun to drive and gas mileage is ok. There is no spare tire included! The new design and styling is very pretty and sleek. The warranty offer seems to be excellent.

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Tiffany G.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

09/18/2019

Verified Review

Fair

This is a good vehicle. I have always felt safe in it. I appreciate the low repair costs as well as excellent gas mileage. I like that it is small and easy to zip around in. Cars have changed so dramatically though it would be nice to have some newer features. Ive always thought the sound system is poor and its also bothersomely loud.

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Douglas S.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

09/19/2019

Verified Review

A short review of my wife's 2011 Elantra

This is the kind of car I would rent, not buy. Why do I own it, you ask? It's my wife's car and she likes it. Good gas mileage, not uncomfortable on a long trip. must say I just had it to the dealer for a problem; the first problem in 60k miles.

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Michael D.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

03/29/2020

Verified Review

2011 Elantra

I have loved this car until recently. It keeps dying on me while on the road. My air conditioner has quit working. Plus I was told that my transmission is not working well. I am trying to decide if I want to sell it.

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ERICA LYNN S.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

02/02/2023

Verified Review

I liked it in 2011

It’s reliable, and small so great if you don’t have a family. Love the heated seats. The car’s trunk holds a surprising amount but is uncomfortable for long trips. Does not come with a donut or Jack by default, just a can of green goo. The windshield is impossible to maintain. (Fogs horribly and the expensive Little wiper?!) and there isn’t a rear wiper which it really could have used. The pickup is terrible in the automatic a manual may be better. Perhaps the most irritating thing about this car is that no one seems to see it. I should have bought a SUV.

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Stacey B.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

08/08/2015

Verified Review

Too many problems

I have been, overall, disappointed with the 2011 Elantra. I bought this car for my son and it has had quite a few problems and issues. I drive a 1999 Honda CRV with over 245,000 miles on it and have had less mechanical issues in 16 years than I have had in the 3 years I have owned this Elantra. I will say that while the car was under warranty Hyundai did honor it and made the repairs but now I understand why it is necessary to have such a warranty. Now that the car has passed the warranty period, every repair will fall on me and that makes me anxious. I also notice a difference in the service I receive at the Hyundai dealership as compared to the service I receive at the Honda dealership. I cannot remember the last time I came to have the oil changed (and I have the oil changed every 3 months) where there was not something else that needed replacing, repairing, etc. The car only has around 80,000 miles on it and I have had problems with it since around 35,000 miles.

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John H.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

09/28/2016

Hate this car.

Very lightweight. You can feel EVERY bump in the road. Car gets blown around too easily in moderately high wind. Road noise very high. Factory radio not very loud. MPG not as high as advertised -- took a class action lawsuit for Hyundai to 'fess up to that and offer petty restitution.

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Richard B.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

11/15/2017

Verified Review

Cute car, but this car has alot of issues

The overall looks of this car is very cute and sporty, roomy and cute for a mom/dad with kids. That is why I got the car. However, blind spots and more blind spots, you have to bob your head several times to see . The mirror and the door make a huge blind spot on both the right and left. You will miss pedestrians, cars at stop signs, motorcycles and bikes, so if you buy this car, until you learn it, you will get honked at and hopefully not crash. The seats stain so fast and with just water. What kind of material stains with water that isn't silk or satin? Apparently, this material does. The car dents and scratches very easy. I got my car before they changed the gas millage rating. I drive about 150 miles a day mostly highway and I get about 30 miles to the gallon. My car seems to have light issues, break lights go out frequently in my car I have changed them about every 3 months. There are spares in my glove box because I am always having to replace lights. The car engine seems to do well. The transmission sensor on my car has gone out twice now $995 fix (warranty expired). I have also had my barrings replaced twice (both under warranty) the drive train replaced (under warranty), the steering wheel electronics i.e. cruise control, volume, phone etc. system broke ($600 fix warranty expired). Car runs winney and rough shifts it has always done this and one of the complaints on the car. The other issues, this car is horrible I mean horrible in wet and snowy conditions. I have bought the best freaking tires money can buy for winter and my car tire just spins. The car is too light and it just don't go. You will get stuck on hwys going up hills so put spare clothes in your trunk and make sure your phone is charged. There are other issues with this car things just are always needing fixed on it. Last repair, my oil turned to sludge somehow, I get regular oil changes and the oil light wasn't on, but when they were checking my oil they said the dip stick was dry. So $300 repair for diagnosis and sludge clean out and oil change. Of course I currently have 200745 miles on my car, so it does seem to last a little while. I got 250,000 on my chevy malibu before my trans went out and 260000 on my chevy caviler before I traded it for the Malibu. So I guess we will see if this car can make it to 250,000.

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Bridgett G.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

09/15/2018

Verified Review

2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited

Not impressed with this car. I’ve had major problems with the gear shift twice , engine parts twice and mileage useage on gas. I do not recommend purchasing the Elantra. However Great service as always with service advisor Jose and service assistant Delores. Delores is the only service assistant that is patient and takes your concerns seriously. Both Jose and Delores take the time to hear your car issues and concerns. I feel Jose is very honest about the best course of repairs for my 2011. Delores makes sure to communicate my message to Jose for me. Delores makes me feel like an appreciatived customer. I have been a customer of Frank Hyundai for more then 25years and I’m always treated professional.

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Diane B.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

10/22/2018

Verified Review

Potentially dangerous, unresolved issued by Hyundai USA

After owning this vehicle for 7 years, and maintaining it regularly, I am now left with a vehicle that is unreliable to say the least, dangerous at most, because of an issue that is effecting other Elantras and that cannot be identified or resolved by Hyundai. Hyundai needs to step up it's game and figure this out. Lives are at risk, as well as your reputation as a car manufacturer.

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Oscar B.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

08/20/2019

Verified Review

Lemon!!!

I'm not sure how many time I brought the car for same engine code problems. Can't even defend on it anymore.Now I'm closed to 100000 or 10 years warranty. Hopefully it won't happen to my 2017 Tucson SE.

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Yvette G.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

09/23/2019

Verified Review

Sound System

The only thing I dislike is the sound system. I wish I had paid more attention to it before purchasing it. I can't hardly hear the radio when I travel on the highways. The sound system is very poor.

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VICKIE P.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

05/09/2015

Verified Review

Hyundai Elantra

Took 2 years to get used to driving loose and touchy steering. People don't like driving my Hyundai because of it. Totally ridiculous to have to look on internet for how to change a headlight bulb due to lack of directions in service manual and hard as heck to pull headlamp out on drivers side without scratching vehicle. Should not be that hard for what should be an easy fix. And don't tell me, as Hyundai service tech did," thats how all cars are nowadays". Bull! Last time I buy a Hyundai. Though it is a step up from a Kia Rio.

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Sandra R.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

07/31/2018

Verified Review

Poor-Low Quality

The vehicle is nice up until you hit 100K miles on it and the engine goes completely to waste. I bought this car because I was told that it was reliable and dependable car. It has not been and continues not to be the car I spent thousands of dollars on. I work hard for my money and I expect a good quality car. Hyundai is definitely not the product I was told it was. It is very unlikely I would ever purchase another Hyundai and recommend others to seek elsewhere. At 100,000 miles it should NOT be going to crap. I’m very disappointed and a very upset consumer of this product.

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Dean B.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

02/11/2019

Verified Review

Engine went at 48,000 miles

A 2011 with 48,000 miles had the engine go. Hyundai would not honor the 100,000 powertrain because I was not the original owner. We bought the car used from a little old lady who died with 11,000 miles on it. At 48,000 the bearing went bad on the 3rd cylinder. Only after the dealer fought with them did they cover parts. The dealer said they had seen this before on these cars.

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Katherine F.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

04/26/2019

Verified Review

Wouldn’t recommend

Traded it off due to engine knocking at 105k . I only put 22k on it and always maintance it. Why would they sell a certified pre own car if they knew about the engine issues with theses cars . It’s all over the Internet wish I would’ve researched more before I bought it but was in a bind for a car at the time

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Rodney F.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

Verified Owner

09/09/2019

Verified Review

ELANTRA HAS ENGINE PROBLEMS

The engine is making a loud metal sound when you first start it up. The service personnel said they knew exactly what the problem was. In researching the issue, I have found many others with the same engine issue. The engine is still under warranty, however, I was notified that the engine would need to be torn down to investigate. I was told they may or may not cover it under warranty. If they did not, I would have to pay to have the engine put back together. Since it is a known problem, they should take care of it under the "100,000 mile warranty". I hate it for the dealership, but, I cannot recommend buying a Hyundai based on my experience with the car.

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