2013 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 18,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “you hit” (11% of reports).
- 99suspension complaints
- 18,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%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.
- You hit: mentioned in 11 of 99 complaints (11%)
- Lose control: mentioned in 11 of 99 complaints (11%)
- Road rear: mentioned in 8 of 99 complaints (8%)
- Small bumps: mentioned in 7 of 99 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 79 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% | 1,100 |
| 2023 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Elantra | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Elantra | 3 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2018 Elantra | 5 | 2% | 5,200 |
| 2017 Elantra | 12 | 2% | 32,000 |
| 2016 Elantra | 10 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2015 Elantra | 9 | 3% | 21,900 |
| 2014 Elantra | 14 | 4% | 14,000 |
| 2013 Elantra | 99 | 8% | 18,500 |
| 2012 Elantra | 45 | 7% | 47,569 |
| 2011 Elantra | 66 | 15% | 76,500 |
| 2010 Elantra | 11 | 3% | 8,625 |
| 2009 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 300 |
| 2008 Elantra | 11 | 4% | 102,000 |
| 2007 Elantra | 26 | 10% | 102,000 |
| 2006 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Elantra | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2004 Elantra | 7 | 4% | 99,597 |
| 2003 Elantra | 61 | 26% | 94,533 |
| 2002 Elantra | 95 | 28% | 92,909 |
| 2001 Elantra | 81 | 26% | 85,956 |
| 2000 Elantra | 6 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 1999 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 128,900 |
| 1998 Elantra | 3 | 5% | — |
| 1997 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 141,000 |
| 1996 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Elantra | 7 | 6% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
My fiance and I, bought the vehicle in May 2022? from Carvana. His name is [XXX] . Mine is [XXX] (maiden - [XXX] ) Price. [XXX] passed away August 6, 2025. I wanted to mention this part before I explain the problem. His son is supposed to sign the car over to me as soon as court proceedings are…
2013 Elantra coupe se.The car wanders on the highway like a boat constantly left and right all over the lane and if/when you hit a dip or bump it REALLY throws the car around! There's Obviously issues with the suspension on a MULTITUDE of these model/year vehicles if not ALL of theml. It is VERY…
Steering has become loose and unsafe due to coupler malfunction. Unable to control wheels while driving and clicking noise while turning.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Elantras have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about suspension for the 2013 Hyundai Elantra (8% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 18,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “you hit”, in 11 of 99 complaints, followed by “lose control” (11).
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)
- Wheels problems (75)
- Exterior Lighting problems (72)
See all 2013 Hyundai Elantra problems or suspension problems across all Elantra years.