CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Hyundai Elantra has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA, including 38 crashes, 24 fires, 41 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (55 reports).
2008 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire
Moisture can get into the anti-lock brake (ABS) module in these Hyundai vehicles and cause an electrical short inside the module.
Loss of Power Steering Assist Can Raise Crash Risk
Certain 2008-2010 Hyundai Elantra sedans and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring wagons, built between June 2008 and April 2010, may have an electronic power steering control unit that can sense a mismatch in steering input signals.
Most common 2008 Hyundai Elantra problems
Problem areas named in the 315 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 55 |
| Air Bags | 42 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 40 |
| Service Brakes | 32 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Power Train | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway, the power steering and ABS warning lights illuminated. After researching the warning lights online, the contact turned off and exited the vehicle. The contact became aware of smoke coming from underneath the hood. Upon opening the hood, the contact noticed that the under hood was on fire and called the Fire Department. The Fire Department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The contact was informed that fire had originated under the dashboard nearby the computer. The vehicle was inspected, towed, and then deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that the veh
Power steering went out, only had manual steering.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that a week after the dealer performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); the contact was made aware that the brake lights had remained illuminated after the vehicle was parked and turned off. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 199,950.
The car was being driven nomore than 1hr. It began to smoke under the hood. The ABS EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE Then the EPS lights were on. The vehicle was pulled over and stopped. Fire was then observed falling from under the car. The hood was then popped to see the engine mainly on the driver side was totally catching fire. Then it spread. The engine needle never showed over heated. The car took no more than 6 minutes to catch fire from the time it started smoking. It was very scary
The engine bay of my car caught fire due to the abs pump and module not turning off. I bought a part but never opened the box because I received a piece of mail stating the recall of that exact issue that they would replace all parts damaged. Which they didn't just installed their relay After Hyundai recall 188 was completed, my ABS pump failed. I believe it was caused by continuous power being applied post-shutdown â the exact defect the recall was meant to fix. The dealer performed an inspection but misrepresented the results and refuses to replace the damaged component under recall. This ABS pump failure is a direct result of the original recall condition â or a failed installation
2008 Hyundai Elantra questions
Does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra: Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire; Loss of Power Steering Assist Can Raise Crash Risk; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?
Based on 315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (55), Air Bags (42), Fuel System, Gasoline (40).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Hyundai Elantra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.