# \#elantra **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/elantra/1252.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Replace front struts and CV axles on a 2010 Hyundai Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-struts-and-cv-axles-on-a-2010-hyundai-elantra/201484)
**Author:** [@ZBC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZBC)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-front-struts-and-cv-axles-on-a-2010-hyundai-elantra/201484 "2025-08-23T23:42:06Z")
Hello! I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with 185,000 miles on it. Things are tight financially right now and so I’ve been trying to get this car to last as long as possible before investing in a new one. A year or two ag… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra can’t pass emission inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-can-t-pass-emission-inspection/201383)
**Author:** [@Bobaroo27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobaroo27)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-can-t-pass-emission-inspection/201383 "2025-08-12T19:26:50Z")
Car checked out and in excellent condition with only 43,000 miles on it can’t pass emissions inspection after installing a new battery --- ## [Issue with 13 Hyundai Elantra not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-13-hyundai-elantra-not-starting/200950)
**Author:** [@essig202\_194091](https://community.cartalk.com/u/essig202_194091)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-13-hyundai-elantra-not-starting/200950 "2025-07-10T20:12:03Z")
Hey all, was hoping for some confirmation here. My girlfriends 2013 hyundai elantra has been having an issue wafter sitting overnight it wont start next morning. Checked the battery first to see if it was a battery eve… --- ## [Complete Alternative Fuel pump assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-alternative-fuel-pump-assembly/196410)
**Author:** [@Whizzby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whizzby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-alternative-fuel-pump-assembly/196410 "2024-09-26T22:01:44Z")
I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra that I cannot buy a complete fuel pump assembly unit for. (with sending unit) I can buy just the pump but my gas gauge is off. Is there an aftermarket solution for this? --- ## [Rattleling noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattleling-noise-when-accelerating/194530)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattleling-noise-when-accelerating/194530 "2024-03-15T22:31:30Z")
Hi, guys! A few months ago I noticed a rattleling noise coming under the hood when accelerating at low speeds. Today I took the time to pop up the hood and accelerate the car a few times and i can hear the noise. I also … --- ## [Single loud click from in front of the front seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-loud-click-from-in-front-of-the-front-seat/192745)
**Author:** [@bmwho68\_186781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwho68_186781)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-loud-click-from-in-front-of-the-front-seat/192745 "2023-09-11T21:26:15Z")
So my daughter has a 2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 door with the 4 cyl engine. Whenever she pulls away from a stop, or applies the brakes, there is a loud singular click heard from under the front of the car. It seems to high… --- ## [Singular loud click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singular-loud-click/192747)
**Author:** [@bmwho68\_186781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmwho68_186781)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singular-loud-click/192747 "2023-09-08T21:42:34Z")
My daughter has a 2013 Elantra with the 4cyl engine. When pulling away from a stop or applying the brakes to stop there is a Single loud click from the front of the car(sounds like below the car too). It seems too high… --- ## [2012 Elantra intermittent hard to start with no codes and instrument panel involvment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-elantra-intermittent-hard-to-start-with-no-codes-and-instrument-panel-involvment/192014)
**Author:** [@Stalheimn\_186243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stalheimn_186243)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-elantra-intermittent-hard-to-start-with-no-codes-and-instrument-panel-involvment/192014 "2023-07-31T21:52:47Z")
I have a 2012 Hyundai Elantra that is intermittently hard to start, usually when the engine is warm. When I finally do get it to start the engine sometimes runs really rough, sometimes runs normal. Also, the tachometer s… --- ## [2010 Elantra - steering without power?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-elantra-steering-without-power/191647)
**Author:** [@Mark-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-B)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-elantra-steering-without-power/191647 "2023-07-13T23:33:48Z")
Good day. Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I own a paid-off 2010 Elantra and have had few problems with it until now - the power steering motor has gone kaput. It’s got a touch under 200 000 kms, and my trusted mecha… --- ## [Oil Change Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-maintenance/190829)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-maintenance/190829 "2023-05-28T16:14:38Z")
Have always wanted to ask this question. I run the front tires up on these 2"x6" blocks" for accessing the oil pan drain plug and oil filter. Is this too high to raise the front end to get a good drain of the oil from th… --- ## [High mount brake light wire broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mount-brake-light-wire-broke/190010)
**Author:** [@josh.linman\_184782](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh.linman_184782)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mount-brake-light-wire-broke/190010 "2023-04-10T00:04:08Z")
I snapped the green wire attached to the high mount brake light bulb socket while trying to replace a burned out bulb. Trying to figure out if I can fix this myself or someone who isn’t a dealer. Hard to even find the… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Elantra electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-electrical-issues/187343)
**Author:** [@Betherrssss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betherrssss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-electrical-issues/187343 "2022-11-10T23:34:30Z")
Wondering if anyone might have some advice on this… I changed my clockspring and now I have no high beams, windows won’t go up or down, can’t lock my doors and I have to use the shift lock release to change gears… I cha… --- ## [Trying to identify a car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-part/186106)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-part/186106 "2022-08-30T12:05:50Z")
Hi. I was watching a video about a tuned Elantra 2009 and saw this part but I don’t know what is it and it’s purpose. --- ## [Car loses power randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-randomly/186074)
**Author:** [@MCCA8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCCA8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-randomly/186074 "2022-08-29T20:19:08Z")
I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with automatic transmission. Recently the car loses power when trying to accelerate (flooring it does nothing) and has stalled a few times. The tachometer gets stuck @ 0 while driving regard… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra will not start unless jump started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-will-not-start-unless-jump-started/185726)
**Author:** [@rbone3971\_181881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbone3971_181881)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-will-not-start-unless-jump-started/185726 "2022-08-25T15:10:43Z")
I just purchased this 2013 Hyundai Elantra so I do not have a history for the car. Everything was fine for a few days until one day it would not start. When I went to jump start it, I saw that the positive terminal end w… --- ## [Invalid state error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invalid-state-error/185791)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invalid-state-error/185791 "2022-08-13T22:41:30Z")
Every so often, a message appears on my radio that says “invalid\_state\_error” The car seems to be working well. I can’t seem to find any useful information so i am turning to the experts, which admittedly I should have … --- ## [Redundant AC Not Blowing Chilled Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redundant-ac-not-blowing-chilled-air/185549)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redundant-ac-not-blowing-chilled-air/185549 "2022-08-02T19:18:27Z")
Current Mileage- 108,000 miles Vehicle has never had refrigerant added to system. Belt is good and ac clutch spins freely by hand but will not engage when engine is operating at normal temperature and ac is on and set … --- ## [?Am I crazy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-crazy/185364)
**Author:** [@ChadinTexas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChadinTexas)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-crazy/185364 "2022-07-28T21:21:15Z")
Hello, all. I’m looking for advice on a potential purchase. I currently have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma (115K miles), but it only gets 21mpg. I drive about 84 miles (round trip) each day to work and back. I’m thinking of g… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra intermittent starting problem (new starter)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-intermittent-starting-problem-new-starter/185293)
**Author:** [@njo\_181577](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njo_181577)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-intermittent-starting-problem-new-starter/185293 "2022-07-20T11:09:43Z")
Hi, I have a 14’ Hyundai Elantra that has had starting problems. Typically, I would just shake the car and it would then start up, but a few months ago, the starter went out completely. I had it replaced with a new start… --- ## [Brake pedal pushback and Rumbling/Clicking sound coming from rear tire when braking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-pushback-and-rumbling-clicking-sound-coming-from-rear-tire-when-braking/185204)
**Author:** [@ShipwreckSiren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShipwreckSiren)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-pushback-and-rumbling-clicking-sound-coming-from-rear-tire-when-braking/185204 "2022-07-13T12:24:35Z")
Got in my car (2017 Hyundai Elantra Ltd) Saturday and as I pulled out of a parallel spot there was a snap sound and minor jolt akin to if a tire drives off a curb. Thought maybe the tire had been partially on the curb or… --- ## [Question about an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523)
**Author:** [@Axiis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Axiis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523 "2022-06-12T23:02:22Z")
I need to do an oil change on my 2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL soon and was trying to buy the tools I need. Was wondering if anyone knew what size socket I need to buy for the oil filter housing. Thanks in advance. --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra help with suspension/ride issue diagnosis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-help-with-suspension-ride-issue-diagnosis/183988)
**Author:** [@j.cogitation\_172512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.cogitation_172512)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-help-with-suspension-ride-issue-diagnosis/183988 "2022-05-05T03:42:22Z")
So, I have an Elantra. At some point in the past, I struck a curb on the median of a road I didn’t see, because it was night, going about 20-25 mph through a turn on the left front tire, and blew the sidewall of the tire… --- ## [About sensor cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-sensor-cleaning/183934)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-sensor-cleaning/183934 "2022-05-04T00:26:58Z")
Hi guys. I would like to know which of all the existing sensors can be cleaned in order to prolong their useful life; Either with some solvent or ultrasonic bath. Thanks. --- ## [RPM's fluctuate when shifting to "D" or "R" position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuate-when-shifting-to-d-or-r-position/183231)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuate-when-shifting-to-d-or-r-position/183231 "2022-05-02T23:44:08Z")
I started this discussion in the ‘General’ topic, but I wasn’t that informative about my issue so I’m gonna delete that discussion and try to be more informative here. Hyundai Elantra 2009 147,531 Miles Engine: 2.0L … --- ## [2013 Elantra cuts out while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-elantra-cuts-out-while-driving/183467)
**Author:** [@drakeriley14\_180288](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drakeriley14_180288)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-elantra-cuts-out-while-driving/183467 "2022-04-09T19:37:46Z")
Hello- I have a 2013 Elantra (USA) with 108k miles. Push button start with smart key. Recent battery replacement, key fob battery replacement, crank shaft sensor. Car intermittently cuts out at approx. 2350 rpms. The im… --- ## [Battery Replacement Size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-size/183431)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-size/183431 "2022-04-06T23:40:28Z")
My vehicle calls for a Standard R121 group battery. Posting to ask if I can replace it with a Standard R124 group battery? --- ## [Oil Change Inquiry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-inquiry/182862)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-inquiry/182862 "2022-03-09T15:31:15Z")
Pretty late in the game to be asking but as I get older and continue to do self maintenance it does matter to ask the following: How much tolerance is there for a vehicle to be considered “Level” when performing an oil a… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra 2010 - paint and valve cover replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-2010-paint-and-valve-cover-replacement/182840)
**Author:** [@ZBC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZBC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-2010-paint-and-valve-cover-replacement/182840 "2022-03-07T18:12:31Z")
Hi CarTalk community, I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra (126,000 miles). I need some advice about a couple of things: there are a couple of spots on the roof where I can see the paint starting to come off - about 1.5 inc… --- ## [To Change Or Not To Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-change-or-not-to-change/182384)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-change-or-not-to-change/182384 "2022-02-14T19:09:56Z")
My last oil and filter change was on 11/20/2020 at 102200 miles using Mobil One full synthetic 5w20 oil. The vehicle currently has 106700 miles and I am asking if I should be concerned with the oil breaking down due to t… --- ## [I put pressure on driver seat back and heard a pop and rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-put-pressure-on-driver-seat-back-and-heard-a-pop-and-rattle/181198)
**Author:** [@shap\_man50\_178538](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shap_man50_178538)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-put-pressure-on-driver-seat-back-and-heard-a-pop-and-rattle/181198 "2021-12-11T09:04:42Z")
Hello, I have a habit of putting pressure against my driver seat when I’m sitting (left foot against foot rest and pushing body back into seat). Today I heard a “pop” and then a kind of rattle like something broke off an… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/elantra/1252.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=elantra)