2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Safety Overview
The 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
- Steering:electric power assist system
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an electrical short within the abs module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for HYUNDAI ELANTRA owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Tour...
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
NHTSA Recall 20V061000: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufa...
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V100000: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007...
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V113000: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 200...
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.
NHTSA Recall 11V143000: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 200...
A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
NHTSA Recall 11V179000: A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.