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W S.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/30/2015
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Disappointed

This vehicle purchase went south when the expected gas mileage fiasco was identified. The vehicle was fine until approximately 50,000 miles. It has been serviced by Hyundai and it has yet to sound as if it is in proper working condition. The enhine noises are getting worse and Hyundai says there is nothing wrong. I purchased the extended warranty and it covers absoulutely nothing so I was scammed out of $2000 plus dollars from the start. I will not recommend this product to anyone who inquires.
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ESTELA A.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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05/11/2015
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Not Recommended

I'm so disappointed in my purchase of my 2012 Elantra. I had Hondas before and I loved them. Big mistake to change to Hyundai.The only pro I have is the outside appearance.Car acceleration is to bad and very slow. MPG is just 22 mpg.
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DONNA B.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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06/08/2015
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piece of crap

this is the worst piece of crap I have ever owned in my 56 years on this earth I would never ever ever recommend this car to anyone I wish I had never walked into this dealership there are no words to describe my displeasure with this piece of crap I can't wait until I can get rid of it
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Tracy F.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/06/2016
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Terrible

I own a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. After I made the first payment. I had to replace the engine, gear box, starter and all that jazz that goes into moving the car. Very very upset. I told everyone how upset and angry I was that I felt I bought a lemon And my gas mileage was told to me I'd get 40 highway 30 back roads. Well, both engines gave/give me 28 highway tops. I wish I could give it back
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Theresa D.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/12/2017
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Poor vehicle

Let's start out by saying this car was advertised as having way better gas mileage than it actually gets. It's also very low to the ground so when you hit potholes and cracks in the road it sounds like the car is breaking. On my specific year, the tires that I had been using got recalled because they were so shitty which caused for half of my flat tires. I would not recommend this car. The only good thing about mine is the seat warmers
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Michael S.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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11/08/2017
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I do not like my 2012 Hyundai Elantra from day one! I have been complaint constantly.

I always relay on Consumer Reports advice. I purchased the car based on Consume Reports review: "It is a little wander." The wander has many problems: 1. The mileage is super low: 23 ml per gallon average when I expected to get 30 +. I never take inconvenient / unfair payments for under performance. 2. Car does not have power for acceleration even on like standard / manual gears. It is really hard to jump in to the traffic. 3. Visibility of the road is very poor. 4. The back of the seat can not be adjusted to my convenience. 5. It has very low clearance and it can hit any object on pavement. 6. It moves over bumps like a boat on a huge wave. 7. On the last service five small lights were broken. My Bluetooth phone never worked 8. It had couple unexpected problems with breaks and at 35 kMiles needed to replace tires. Is my car manufactured to Hyundai standards? Is it safe? Why in 2012 I purchased a new Hyundai car that is not pleasure for me? Sincerely, Michael Sloutsky
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Rodney F.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
12/19/2017
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Wony buy another one

Several repairs although under warranty mostly. Steering column replaced to correct traction dash light. Car is on its 3rd ignition pack coil for #1 cylinder.
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Neenoy T.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/29/2018
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Really bad engine

My engine started making annoying noise, when cold start, once I reached 65000. The bad fate is, all my service was perfectly done with proof. Still my engine makes rattling noise which, everyone can feel
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Li C.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/13/2018
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Would not recommend

Since we bought the car in 2012 there were number of recalls, falls gas/miles, air in the tires have to be charged more often than my the other car. Not a fan of the car. The only reason I kept it is because my wife drives it, and she is ok with it.
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Cory J.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/22/2018
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I hate my Elantra

My 2012 Elanta developed a steering problem a couple of years ago. Hyundai America has denied my request to have this poor design/manufacturing problem fixed under warranty. An internet search showed me that this is a common problem with the Elantra. The steering won't drive straight, you have to constantly make adjustments since it feels like it sticks. So every time I drove this POS I am remained just how much I hate this car. I will never buy another Hyundai as long as I live!!!!! @#!@$!@$#!
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 08/22/2018 10:53 AM
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc

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Barbara G.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
09/01/2018
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New Motor etc

I have had basically everything major replaced on my car including the motor which I had to argue to get. Took well over a year. And 2 years to get the leaking sunroof fixed. Only reason that happened is because I took a video of the water pouring on my drivers seat and said I was putting it on facebook. Was a factory defect where the rubber had a fold in it. Car still smells moldy.
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 09/04/2018 09:46 AM
We would like to get involved to examine your claim further. A specialist will contact you shortly. Thank you. ^cc

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Francisco M.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/11/2018
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Poor

As soon as I got this car I got a flat tire all my headlights were going off I have to switch out practically every month and to top it off my airbag light is on now never will I buy or recommend this car to anyone
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Judith T.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/15/2018
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junk

If you do NOT need a car to be reliable, then buy a Hyundai...maybe vehicles manufactured after 2012 r better but I will never know because I would not buy this brand again. Luckily I bought separate warranty ($1800 in 2012) but angst over no auto transportation cannot be bought! l
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Sabine M.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/01/2019
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Never again

Hyunday sells cars knowing their engine has a manufacturing problem does not inform the client of that problem and will try to have the client pick up the cost of repair. Very dissatisfied with Hyundai and will never buy another Hyundai
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Larsen C.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/18/2019
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Been a lemon since I bought it new

Bought brand new in 12/2012.....in 2018 it had to have a whole new engine, with less than 60k miles on the original. Have had to repair trunk lever 2x, replace warning sensors 2x, and has mileages are significantly lower than the Elantra I purchased new back in 2005!! My ‘05 was NEVER in the shop.....this 2012 has been in at least 6 times......once for two weeks for A NEW ENGINE!!! I’m sorry, but that still blows my mind!! I wish I had never traded in my 2005 for this one......or maybe I just needed to not trade it in at Jack Carroll but at the dealership I bought the GOOD 2005 from
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AM
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Anthony M.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/20/2019
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Very bumpy ride and gas mileage is not what they said it was.

The ride is too bumpy . Also, I bought the car because of the 40 mpg gas mileage on the Hwy. I have never gotten even close to that. I don't like how easily stained the seats are. I like the leg room.
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Crystal W.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/25/2020
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Horrible car

At 45,000 miles had to put a new engine in. On the brand new engine (out of warranty of course) had to have all the timing done. New starter a year after the new engine... and I always did all oil changes on time.
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AM
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Anthony M.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
07/27/2020
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Bumpy and clunky

The gas mileage isnt close to what they said it would be. The car is super bumpy. Terrible suspension. Will never buy another one again, nor would I recommend it. They lied about gas mileage. Cloth seats are garbage.
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STEPHEN R.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
06/03/2015
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Disappointing

Our 2012 Elantra did not live up to expectations. Primarily, the fuel economy is worse than advertised. Evidently Hyundai was hit with a class action suit about it. However, that complaint was about highway mpg being over estimated. That's not my experience. In my case, the epa city estimate is higher than real life. The epa estimate is 29 mpg. I'm lucky to get 24 in town. Since this is where I do 95 % of my driving, it's kind of a big deal. When we first got the car (new) the mileage was even worse, maybe 21 mpg in town. I told the dealer about this several times, and was told I was probably driving it wrong. Well, after several months of dismal mpg, and several talks with the dealer, they said they had a bulletin from Hyundai, and there was a computer "reflash" they could perform. After they did that, the mpg improved, but still not to where it should be. Secondly, our car makes a horrible sound from the engine when first started in the morning. The dealer tells me this is normal. I've never had a car make this noise, so I have a hard time believing that.
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BRUCE E.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/07/2015
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Too many blind spots on vehicle makes it dangerous to drive. Does not provide as high mpg as promised, and reimbursement for that has become a pain in the gas tank.

Too many blind spots on vehicle, sides and front, makes it dangerous to drive. Does not provide as high mpg as promised, and reimbursement for that has become a pain in the gas tank. I would never have traded in my other car if I had realized the mpg was a boast. I continue to get all kinds of spam and mailings because my name, address and email was sold to other companies after I bought my car. That has never happened when I bought a new Honda in the past. Brake rotors are cheap, rear brake system too small. Not good back support on front seats. Trunk release sticks, or does not hold trunk shut so I find it is open a lot overnight without my being aware of it until morning. Transmission adjustments needed twice, with only 30,000 miles on vehicle. I had to take my car for warranty repairs to Lafontaine Hyundai in Dearborn, Michigan and got convince to buy a fuel system cleaner that I did not need for over $250. I sat for hours at the dealership while a minor repair was being done. That is why I hate going to dealerships. That is not what I experienced with Honda. I am reall
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