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Hyundai Elantra Touring

2008–2012 only

210 classified complaints 4 recalls

2008–2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring models have 210 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Electric power steering motor and module, typically surfacing around 69,986 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Elantra Touring report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 42 complaints

Median onset: 69,986 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 27 complaints

Median onset: 68,750 miles. 25.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 16 complaints

Median onset: 57,500 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 44,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 56,756 miles.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 60,500 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 11 complaints

Median onset: 15,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 80,372 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2012 model years. See the full Hyundai Elantra Touring report for every year and full specs/safety data.