Issue ID | 1577934 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11228724 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/03/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving at an unknown speed, a ticking noise was heard from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the failure was a design flaw and a known issue. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to a piston flap. The mechanic did not assist. The vehicle was taken to buerkle hyundai (651-484-0231, located at 3350 n. Highway 61, white bear lake, mn 55110) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a fifty percent discount towards engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The vin was unknown. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ST.PAUL, MN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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