2013 Hyundai Elantra Problems – All That You Need To Know!

2013 Hyundai Elantra is the worst model year for this automaker when it comes to maximum reported complaints to the carcomplaints.com website. Using this website, vehicle owners report any mechanical problems they experience in their vehicles in the form of complaints. These complaints help automakers improve reported problems, and they also help car buyers decide whether to buy a certain vehicle or not. 

According to carcomplaints.com, a total of 508 complaints were reported about mechanical issues with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The majority of these complaints have to do with the engine, wheels, brakes, electrical system, and fuel system. Some people look at the number of complaints only to decide whether the vehicle is good or not. However, they need to consider the type of reported complaints and the required repair options and repair costs. Unfortunately, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra's problems required very high repair costs making new buyers hesitate to buy this vehicle. 

The goal of this article is to help the new buyer make an informed decision about buying the 2013 Hyundai Elantra or not. The article also aims to assist current owners in predicting the type of problems they will face and at which mileage along with suggested repair costs and repair options.

In this article, we will start with a quick overview of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Then, we will summarize the most reported complaints to carcomplaints.com. We will include information about the problem category; problem suggested repair cost and option, and problem rank. We will also include information about the mileage at which the problem mostly occurs. 

2013 Hyundai Elantra description

 

In this section, we would like to start with a quick high-level overview of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra by highlighting the main characteristics and different advantages of getting this vehicle as new. 

According to cars.usnews.com, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra received several rankings for the 2013 Compact Cars, 2013 Hatchbacks, 2013 Affordable Small Cars, Used hatchbacks under $10K and Used Small Cars under 10K. The vehicle is mostly featured for the large cargo space, very roomy cabin, and great fuel economy.

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra seats up to five passengers and gets from 26 to 28 miles per gallon on city roads and 37 to 38 miles per gallon on the highways. The vehicle comes with a four-wheel-drive and provides up to 148 horsepower. 

This vehicle comes with a 1.8 L four-cylinder engine that is associated with a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. The fuel tank capacity for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra is 12.8 to 13.2 gallons. 

According to Kelly Blue Book, the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra is about $17,500. 

2013 Hyundai Elantra problems

After the overview of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, this section summarizes the most reported complaints to carcompliants.com about mechanical issues with this vehicle. A total of 508 complaints were reported that have to do with the engine, wheels, brakes, electrical system, and fuel system. 

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra engine problems

 

 

Unfortunately, the most reported complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra are related to its engine with a total of 103 complaints. These complaints have to do with engine ticking, failure, shaking, and losing acceleration. 

Engine ticking is the most reported engine problem for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, with a total of 29 reported complaints. Owners of vehicles around 70,000 miles indicated that their engine keeps ticking whenever they run their vehicle without a clear reason. The problem was resolved by replacing the engine for about $4,390, which is a very high repair cost. This problem was ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

Engine failure is a very common problem with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, with a total of 27 reported complaints from vehicles around 70,000 miles. The problem was resolved by either repairing or replacing the engine for about $3,640. The problem was ranked as “Really Awful.”

Several people reported that their engine keeps shaking and vibrating without a clear reason or a warning sign. The website did not include information about repair options and repair costs. Engine shaking was reported by vehicles around 40,000 miles, and it was ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

Another group of people reported issues with engine losing acceleration without a clear reason. Their vehicles would experience engine stalling despite regular maintenance. For this problem, the website also did not include information about repair options or repair costs. Engine stalling was reported by vehicles around 23,000 miles, and it was ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra wheels problems

 

 

2013 Hyundai Elantra wheels problems were the second most reported problems with a total of 70 complaints. These complaints were mostly related to issues with premature tire wear, a tire blows out, bubbles in the tire wall, and issues with the tire pressure gauge. 

More than 18 complaints were received from 30,000 miles vehicle owners. They indicated premature tire wear that required either new tires, DIY repairs, or wheel alignment. The average repair cost to get rid of the premature tire wear was about $730. The problem was ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

Other owners mentioned that their 2013 Hyundai tire would blow out without a clear reason or warning signs. The problem was resolved by towing the vehicle and replacing the tire. The average repair costs for this problem were about $480, and it was mostly reported by vehicles around 12,000 miles. the problem was also ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

Some owners complained that their vehicle's tires have some bubbles in the wall. To get rid of this problem, they had to replace the tire for about $320. Bubbles in tires problems were reported mostly by vehicles around 25,000 miles, and it was ranked as “Pretty Bad,” as well. 

The last problem we would like to highlight in the 2013 Hyundai Elantra's tires is gauge alert failure. About eight people reported that their vehicle's pressure gauge alert keeps coming out without a clear reason. The problem was resolved by replacing the low tire pressure sensor for about $130. This problem was mostly reported by vehicles around 9,000 miles, and it was ranked as “Fairly Significant.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

 

 

2013 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems were the third most reported problems with a total of 67 reported complaints. These complaints have to do with some weird noise coming from the brakes, brakes squeaking, brakes failure and brakes were locking up.

The majority of reported brakes complains indicated grinding noises whenever the brakes are used. This grinding noise was mostly resolved by either replacing the rotors and pads or resurfacing the rotor. The average repair cost for this problem was about $310. The problem was mostly reported by vehicles around 10,000 miles, and it was ranked as “Fairly Significant.”

Brake failure was another very common problem with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. To resolve this problem, the drivers had to replace the brakes for about $400. The problem was mostly reported by vehicles around 37,000 miles and was ranked as “Fairly Significant.”

Brakes squeaking is another very common problem with this vehicle, and it usually occurs at vehicles around 19,000 miles. The problem is usually resolved by replacing the brakes as well.

Lastly, several owners had issues with their brakes locking up without a clear reason, and there were no previous warning signs. The website did not include information about repair options or repair costs; however, and it indicated that brakes locking occurred at vehicles around 30,000 miles, and it was ranked as “Fairly Significant.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra electrical system problems

 

 

The fourth reported problem category for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra has to do with the electrical system with a total of 43 reported complaints. These complaints were either related to the engine not starting, battery failure, issues starting, and electrical malfunction. 

The most-reported electrical problem with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra caused the engine not to start. This problem was resolved by either replacing the inhibitor switch, reprogramming, replacing ignition, or replacing the shifter assembly. The average repair cost to resolve the engine not starting problem was about $90, and it was mostly reported by vehicles around 38,000 miles. the problem was ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

Battery failure is a common electrical problem with 2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles around 70,000 miles. The problem was resolved by replacing the battery for about $120. And it was ranked as “Fairly Significant.”

At least one owner reported smelling melting rubber odor whenever starting the vehicle. He indicated that the problem was related to electrical issues with his 57,000 miles vehicle without indicating information about repair options and repair costs. The problem was ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra other problems

 

 

In addition to the engine, wheels, brakes, and electrical problems, there was a group of other reported problems about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra to carcomplaints.com. Since these problems were reported less frequently, we grouped them under this section. These problems are related to the fuel system, suspension, interior, body and paint, and steering system. 

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra fuel system problems. 

 

 

All reported complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Elantra fuel system indicated that the MPA was not any close to the EPA estimates. The vehicle doesn't get the promised miles per gallon by the dealership. the majority of the reported complaints came from vehicles around 9,000 miles and was ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra suspension problems. 

 

 

Suspension problems where are also common with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Most of the reported complaints are related to unstable suspension, vehicle swaying like a boat on the highways, very bad performance on snow, and issues with shaking and rattling. 

 

Most reported suspension problems came from vehicles around 22,000 miles and were ranked as “Pretty Bad.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra interior problems. 

 

 

Many 2013 Hyundai Elantra owners reported frustration regarding internal problems with their vehicles. Some of them mentioned that the radio doesn't work properly, others complained about issues with Bluetooth and GPS not working. 

Furthermore, a couple of owners complained that the dashboard is too bright and distracts them from driving.

 

The majority of reported interior complaints came from vehicles around 35,000 miles and required an average repair cost of $400. Interior problems were mostly “Fairly Significant.”

 

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra body and paint problems. 

 

 

Fewer complaints were reported regarding issues with the vehicle's body and paint. Some of these issues include peeling paint, leaking water to the vehicle's interior, creaking noises, and cracking paint. 

 

Most body and paint problems were reported from vehicles around 50,000 miles and required an average repair cost of $500. The problems were ranked as “Fairly Significant.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra steering problems. 

 

 

Similar to the body and paint problems, steering problems were not reported frequently by the 2013 Hyundai Elantra owners. The reported problems indicated that the vehicle would pull on one side; steering might be very loose or very hard. 

 

Steering complaints were not associated with any repair options or repair costs. However, they mostly came from vehicles around 40,000 miles and were ranked as “Fairly Significant.”

 

• 2013 Hyundai Elantra transmission problems. 

 

 

Luckily, transmission problems were not reported as frequent as engine problems with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Only 11 complaints were reported regarding issues with shifting, weird noises coming out of the transmission, and transmission slipping. 

Conclusion

 

2013 Hyundai Elantra is the worst model year for this company, as reported by carcomplaints.com, with a total of 508 reported complaints.

The majority of reported 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems have to do with the engine, wheels, brakes, electrical system, and fuel system. Most reported complaints required relatively high repair cost raising red flags about this vehicle. 

In this article, we intended to help current 2013 Hyundai Elantra owners to learn what type of mechanical problems they should expect. Once they know the problems, they can also predict the type of repair and repair costs they might need. 

In addition to current owners, we target new buyers and allow them to make an informed decision about whether to buy the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. According to reported complaints and repairs costs, this vehicle might not be the best option for new buyers as it can cost them significant repair prices anytime.