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2012 Hyundai Elantra

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Lisa H.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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10/30/2019
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Bought mine used

I did purchase my 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS from a used car dealer. Of course it has issues but not because of the maker. I need a jack assembly in the trunk, the windshield is broken, the hood latch is broken & a few other things. Overall the car rides good & in descent condition for the age. So far I have really enjoyed my, new to me, vehicle. I was sad to see the resale value was not what I expected but still, it gets me from point A to B. No engine issues thusfar. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. I could use some help finding & repairing some of the issues I do love my car!
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Janet F.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/15/2019
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I love my Elantra.

The Elantra never lived up to the gas mileage that was advertised. And the original tires are absolutely NOT appropriate or acceptable for Michigan winters. That said, the Elantra has been dependable and comfortable and I enjoy my car.
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Arthur Z.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/23/2019
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Good "bang" for the bucks.

Received delivery of my 2012 Elantra on November 11, 2011. It has been a very reliable car. I have not had any MAJOR REPAIRS done in the 8 years I have owned the vehicle. It is a decent running car on long highway trips. I have driven it from St. Louis to Chicago at least twice a year for 6 years and the ride was not fatiguing and the gas mileage was 34 -36 mpg. The reason I did not give it 5 stars is because Hyundai could not fix the pulling and drifting to the left that the car experiences. It makes driving a little frustrating to have to keep correcting the direction of the car's drift.
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Janice D.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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12/07/2019
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Hyundai Elantra 2012

I have only had one problem with my car and that was a faulty neutral safety switch which was repaired under warranty until now. Now my car starts intermittently and the mechanics can’t resolve my issue because it won’t happen for them.
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Elsa L.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/01/2020
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Good dependable transportation

I've had the vehicle eight years and it has provided good, dependable transportation and it's good on gas mileage. There have been no major problems except recently when the vehicle had to be towed to the Hyundai service. I thought it was the engine but the issues were with the spark plugs, coils, and fuel injectors. One issue I have with the vehicle is that after only eight years the audio system is completely dead and, according to the service consultant, it needs to be repaired and the cost would be about $1400.00! Another issue is with the air conditioner. During the summer, when the temperature reaches over 100 degrees, the air conditioner barely cools; you can hardly feel the air conditioner inside the vehicle. Other than that, it's a good, dependable, little car.
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Melissa F.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/12/2020
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Excellent car

This Elantra was purchased new in July 2011. My wife was the first driver...loved it. Then my daughter...it was ok for her... female teenagers are hard to please. Third driver was my oldest son. No issues but a little small for him and his German Shepard but he ran the devil out of it. Now my second son has it and loves it. My third son is fourteen and patiently waiting. The vehicle has over 170,000 miles and uses no oil and cranks Everytime onfirst attempt. I personally have faith in the safety and reliability of the car. Would not be afraid to travel cross country in it tomorrow. The Elantra has been West as far as New Mexico, North to Chicago and Wisconsin. And South to the Kennedy Space Center to witness the last launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. It's been a great ride.......
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Cheryll P.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/02/2020
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Hyundai Elantra 2012 Limited

Due to the spaciousness of the inside cabin, my Elantra is the chosen vehicle when our family of five go out. The navigation screen is larger than most. Sound system very rich. Expect normal vehicle maintenance. We experienced failures with the tire pressure sensors on all four wheels over time. Vehicle has been reasonably reliable, but the fuel economy is less than we expected. Handling is agile/spirited and acceleration is enough--actually car smoothly gets to high speeds and we don't realize it. An issue with the rear view camera was resolved when Hyundai corporate and the dealership extended my warranty on that part. From my experience over 8 years, I believe Hyundai customer service and maintenance support are excellent.
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Jessica V.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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08/25/2020
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Zippy

Good car thats affordable and economic. Its great for a small family. It handles well on the road, seats are comfy, features are nice and interior is elegant. I like that the car has all of the features i love like xm, cd player and fog lights. The blue lighting at night is a refreshing change.
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Bryan I.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/11/2021
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Great Car

I purchased a 2012 Hyundai Elantra used in 2014. The car has been an easy car to drive and maintain. I have over 109000 miles and I still get over 24 mpg City and 36mpg highway. The vehicle, after 6 full years in my possession has maintained its acceleration. Adult Passengers (5'10" ish) have enough leg room in the back seat
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Joseph K.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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08/31/2021
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161K and still moving

a a-lot of factory recall calls on this car but it is still moving down the road. I have never had to replace rear shocks in a car that was only 4 years old before. I do love the color of the car. Like the sun roof.
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TERRY G.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/10/2015
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Really loose specs on rear wheel alignment, wearing out rear tires like mad.

Like it but would love it if the rear end didn't wear out the inside of both rear tires every 20,000 miles on 65,000 mile rated tires. Alignment specs are way too lose. My alignment guy at Bear Safety let it down off the lift and said it was off so much, it couldn't be properly aligned. Guess I'll be buying tires pretty often, not to mention the noise and hydroplaning on wet roads.
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ANIL K.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
06/04/2015
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It's just ok

Major bummer is miles per gallon. I got it mainly to get better MPG. I get like 26 miles per gallon now. Not acceptable for an "economy" car!
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Matthew C.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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09/30/2015
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Review

This is a very good car for the price offered. It helps save on gas expenses as well providing a daily comfortable ride. Very stylish with the newer models and rides very smooth. Couple small features need to be addressed but other than that i would recommend this to anyone else looking for a good deal.
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Sarah G.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/13/2016
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Okay

Have a few recalls and only had my car for a year and a half.
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Barbara S.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
06/07/2016
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Overall satisfaction

Too many cons. Although I like the Hyundai I am unhappy with this specific car.
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Beverly K.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/03/2016
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Small car

Too small. We hope to move up to a mid size in the fall
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Katleyn T.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/13/2016
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2012 Hyundai Elantra

I bought brand new fully loaded and loved the specs, BUT, tires are terrible. Had a flat tire my first week owning, and have had literally 7 flat tires and 2 dented rims. Love everything else and the gas mileage though
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Frank S.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/27/2016
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a little disappointed

love gas mileage, but a little disappointed in car handling. very responsive, but lighter than my old Elantra & gets pushed by strong winds & no traction in snow. feel most road bumps/pot holes. arrow dynamics gives windshield excessive glare, maybe same w/all arrow dynamics on all new sedans. Great economical car for warmer climates. Roomy & comfortable seats, but too light to give smooth ride.
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Shari K.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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09/12/2016
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Total of five years payments

Upon my last payment and its fell apart interior like the window shade weakened and its mirror fell off. During my third year, my rear mirror fell off my window shield. The airbag alert with light and it will charge you even it did not included accident at all. It should be free of charge to remedy the alert light to be off when it is safe.
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Linda M.
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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10/04/2016
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2012 hyundai elantra

vehicle provides reliable transportation, satisfactory mpg, fairly comfortable. The color metallic blue is easy to find in a parking lot. Negatives are: no rear windshield wiper, obstructed view from driver's side (the A-pillar at the junction of the windshield and the door blocks the view of oncoming traffic when turning left), very difficult to see behind the vehicle without a camera; therefore backing up is tricky.
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