2013 Hyundai Elantra Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,300 miles. The words owners use most often: “gear shift” (9% of reports).
- 57power train complaints
- 60,300median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gear shift: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Elantra | 3 | 6% | 43,000 |
| 2023 Elantra | 9 | 9% | 17,800 |
| 2022 Elantra | 7 | 7% | 15,000 |
| 2021 Elantra | 7 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Elantra | 47 | 19% | 5,000 |
| 2019 Elantra | 11 | 4% | 63,000 |
| 2018 Elantra | 24 | 8% | 39,625 |
| 2017 Elantra | 62 | 8% | 32,000 |
| 2016 Elantra | 31 | 11% | 78,800 |
| 2015 Elantra | 18 | 7% | 67,003 |
| 2014 Elantra | 22 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2013 Elantra | 57 | 4% | 60,300 |
| 2012 Elantra | 40 | 6% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Elantra | 21 | 5% | 58,000 |
| 2010 Elantra | 32 | 8% | 46,254 |
| 2009 Elantra | 8 | 3% | 78,500 |
| 2008 Elantra | 29 | 9% | 36,454 |
| 2007 Elantra | 10 | 4% | 76,375 |
| 2006 Elantra | 8 | 5% | 39,775 |
| 2005 Elantra | 7 | 5% | 49,909 |
| 2004 Elantra | 7 | 4% | 33,066 |
| 2003 Elantra | 9 | 4% | 97,000 |
| 2002 Elantra | 17 | 5% | 68,977 |
| 2001 Elantra | 16 | 5% | 27,000 |
| 2000 Elantra | 22 | 11% | 20,064 |
| 1999 Elantra | 41 | 32% | 84,000 |
| 1998 Elantra | 13 | 24% | 72,500 |
| 1997 Elantra | 31 | 27% | 67,000 |
| 1996 Elantra | 20 | 20% | 81,000 |
| 1995 Elantra | 19 | 17% | 103,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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A significant engine failure occurred while driving, presenting as loud knocking from the engine. The issue developed without prior warning lights or messages. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership and the problem was confirmed as internal engine failure (piston slap/engine knock). The…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Elantras have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about power train for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (4% of the 1,314 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,300 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “gear shift”, in 5 of 57 complaints.
Other 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Steering problems (271)
- Engine problems (233)
- Air Bags problems (168)
- Service Brakes problems (164)
- Electrical System problems (155)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (116)
- Suspension problems (99)
- Wheels problems (75)
See all 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems or power train problems across all Elantra years.