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Electrical problems 2009 Elantra hyundai
Indy, Indianapolis, IN, 03/28/2018
updated 05/06/2019
Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
This problem has happened a number of times with my car a 2009 Elantra Hyundai, he unlocks it, gets in, puts the key in, turns the ignition and it won't start. There is no connection with the engine, it just clicks. And when this does happen, the steering wheel is locked up solid. This is very scary part, what happens when the engine dies out? The steering wheel is completely locked. This is a very serious safety issue. Some times he has waited and unlocked and locked his doors a couple times and then it magically starts - there seems to be no rhyme or reason for when this happens. We had the problem about a 3 years ago and then it stopped so we never took it in but the problem is back and it is annoying as hell. The first time we were going to jump it and he tried to start it one more time and it started so we didn't jump it. It does not appear to be the battery but some kind of connection in the electrical system. I have taken my car to number of mechanic garages. Nobody can figure this problem out, other than says it's in the software programming system a problem? Update: the problem is coming from the remote fob. I have been locking and unlocking my doors manually by using my key. I have not used my remote fob for a year now. Ever since then, I have not had any trouble with my car not starting being stranded somewhere. It's crappy you can't use your remote Fob!
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skolakowski1, East Brunswick, NJ, 06/08/2011
Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The AC is inadequate. On 95 degree days, it is still warm in the car. This is a common problem for Hyundai. I had to have the windows tinted to help. I was in a head on accident and the air bags didn't go off. Another common problem for Hyundai. I'm waiting for a recall announcement. The idiot lights come on sporadically (ESC,ABS,TPMS). The longest one has stayed on was over an hour. I don't know if the ABS and ESC are working. Another common problem for Hyundai. The car has over 50K miles on it and we have not had any problems with it not running or starting. We get about 25 miles to the gallon but do mostly city driving.
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2bigfoot, 02/26/2010
Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a commuter vehicle. It gets 34 mpg doing my commute of 60 miles each way. I am 6'2" and for the most part it is a comfortable ride. If stuck in traffic for a while my right leg starts to cramp because there is not enough thigh support. I use a driving pillow which helps some. The front wheel well inserts seem a little flimsy because you can really hear all the road pebbles thrown up from the tires. The first couple hundred miles my radio died. It was replaced and now is O.K. Pretty quite highway ride and pretty good in the snow.
You've Got to drive it
KentKEN1147, 01/04/2010
Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I tried many cars at Auto Show before deciding on Elantra SE, more interior room than many bigger cars. Handling fantastic when pushed on mountain roads but SE suspension is sometimes unforgiving on poor roads. If the road is bad you'll definitely know it. The car is great on freeways but you have to drive it, on the on ramps don't leave it in "D" use the shift-tronic you'll enjoy the power and control it gives you. I'm a high mileage driver and enjoy the 30-31 mpg average I'm getting. Long rides avg 34+ mpg.
Ride and Road noise!?
oldboyscout, 12/03/2009
Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 3000 miles am very happy with SE Except for Ride (any bump is transmitted to my a..) and Road Noise (sound of tires against asphalt ((no concrete here)) very high on freeways and state/local roads.) Wonder if stock tires on alloy 16 rims to blame? Sidebar: I've been driving 50 years.