Hyundai ELANTRA electrical problems
561 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
8,426 owner complaints analyzed
57 distinct recall campaigns
59,850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 4,575 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
561 of 8,426 complaints match this topic (6.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 885893 · 2001-04-13 (April 13, 2001)
WHEN TRYING TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WERE FROZEN WHILE SWITCH WAS ON, WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE THEM. INSTEAD OF BLOWING A FUSE, WIRING HARNESS GOT HOT AND BURNED ALL WIRES. *AK
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Owner report 974542 · 1995-11-03 (November 3, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS FRONT UNDERHOOD FAILURE. TT
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Owner report 974588 · 1995-11-06 (November 6, 1995)
CONSUMER STARTED CAR WOULDN'T START DEALER SAY THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE HAVING OTHER PROBLEM. TT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS AN OIL LEAK, CONSUMER ALSO STATES AFTER SECOND DAY OF PURCHASE DOOR WOULD NOT OPPEN.*JB
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Owner report 801157 · 1996-08-21 (August 21, 1996)
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE WIRE WHICH GOES FROM THE BATTERY TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX, HAD MELTED.*AK
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Owner report 967515 · 1995-06-22 (June 22, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, DASH PANEL LIGHTS COME OUT INTERMITTENTLY, HEADLIGHTS FLICKERS ON AND OFF. TT
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