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2011 Hyundai ELANTRA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1566576
Internal NHTSA #	11209278
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	ELANTRA
Model Year	2011
File date	19/03/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Severe engine knocking for over 12 months when starting vehicle. The vehicle is stored in an enclosed garage year round. Knocking occurs no matter the outdoor temperature. The vehicle seized up and was towed to dealer. Dealer stated the vehicle was still under warranty but would not do anything to make repairs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	107220
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	POCONO SUMMIT, PA
VIN pattern	5NPDH4AEXBHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	12/09/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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Type of child seat code
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Hyundai ELANTRA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai ELANTRA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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