Hyundai Elantra Fifth generation (MD/UD) (2011 - 2013)

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Fifth generation (MD/UD) of Hyundai Elantra has been in production since 2011 by 2013.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fifth generation (MD/UD) is longer than the previous generation by 0.9 inches , is lower by 1.8 inches. The weight of the car has decreased by 62 lbs.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Engines list
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2012 Hyundai Elantra Engines list
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2011 Hyundai Elantra Engines list
Hyundai Elantra Fifth generation (MD/UD) dimensions and specs
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Fifth generation (MD/UD) | |
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Body style | Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan |
Engine options | G4NB, 1.8L I-4, 146 HP, 131 lb/ft |
G4NA, 2.0L I-4, 164 HP, 149 lb/ft | |
Length | 178.3 - 178.7 in |
Width | 69.90 in |
Height | 56.50 in |
Wheelbase | 106.30 in |
Curb weight | 2661 - 2877 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 - 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 52.8 - 53.5 in |
Rear hip room | 52.7 - 53.1 in |
Front Headroom | 39.8 - 40 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.10 in |
Front shoulder room | 55.90 in |
Rear shoulder room | 54.5 - 54.8 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 12.8 - 13.2 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 28/38 |
Towing capacity | 750 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.8 - 8.6 sec |
¼ mile time | 16.3 - 16.8 sec |
Hyundai Elantra Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Hyundai Elantra Fifth generation (MD/UD) production period from 2011 to 2013 drivers have reported 1474 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, STEERING, AIR BAGS.
Model Year | Complaints |
2013 Elantra |
760
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2012 Elantra |
418
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2011 Elantra |
296
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ENGINE when driving the vehicle on the high way i 29 n at about 68-72 mph the brand new vehicle engine... |
303
~ 58967 miles |
STEERING when driving the vehicle on the high way i 29 n at about 68-72 mph the brand new vehicle engine... |
249
~ 39643 miles |
AIR BAGS the accident happened while i was driving on the freeway with light traffic traveling around 60 mph. it first began... |
223
~ 65381 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased a new 2013 hyundai elantra gls 4 door. once a person turns on their daytime running lights all of... |
214
~ 43510 miles |
SUSPENSION i purchased a 2013 hyundai elantra on june 18 2012 from dick hannah volkswagen hyundai of portland oregon. within a... |
151
~ 35486 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that he heard a squeaking noise while driving the... |
137
~ 40950 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i purchased the car in march it was my first time buying a new car. within the first couple of... |
124
~ 119606 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i purchased this car at the end of november brand new. about a month ago the warning esc light came... |
111
~ 43904 miles |
WHEELS driving on the pa. turnpike at 65 mph hit a small pot hole and the back left tire blew. i... |
93
~ 24408 miles |
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled without... |
91
~ 54650 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my wife was trying to park her car when the car suddenly accelerated without her touching the gas or the... |
68
~ 39106 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i got this car a few days ago. the window sticker claims it has daytime running lights. the lighting stock... |
59
~ 39056 miles |
TIRES a blow out of a tire occurred while driving a 2013 hyundai elantra limited with 543 total miles on the... |
57
~ 16336 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i purchased a 2013 hyundai elantra on june 18 2012 from dick hannah volkswagen hyundai of portland oregon. within a... |
44
~ 39062 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER i started my car pushed the wipe blade once so that it would get the dew off windshield. wiper blades... |
27
~ 42118 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ran out of gas despite the gauge showing 42 miles left (about 1.5 gallons). walked to a station and got... |
24
~ 48896 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while driving on i80 in indiana i heard a loud noise in the roof area so i slid the cover... |
18
~ 26535 miles |
SEAT BELTS during merge onto a major dallas tollway traffic became stopped in the right lane and upon applying a hard brake... |
13
~ 42444 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra limited equipped with continental tires line: conti pro size: 215/45/17. the contact... |
12
~ 12050 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that instead of being equipped with a spare tire... |
11
~ 4606 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2013 hyundai elantra. consumer writes in regards to dealership fraudulent tactics and wants dealership to purchase vehicle back. *smd the... |
9
~ 14255 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2013 hyundai elantra. consumer writes in regards to windshield wiper design failure *tgw the consumer stated the wiper blade on... |
8
~ 1439 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. while driving at an unknown speed over a bump in the road... |
6
~ 26961 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i bought my 2013 elantra on 7/17/12 from orlando hyundai. on 8/4/12 while driving on i-95 the tpms (tire pressure... |
6
~ 13200 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this incident happened the night i bought the vehicle. the vehicle will suddenly buck/jolt/jerk as if hitting a speed bump... |
6
~ 8445 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. while operating the vehicle the brake lights remained illuminated when the brake... |
5
~ 51830 miles |
VISIBILITY we got in the car and as we drove down the street we noticed the rear window was broken. the... |
5
~ 11664 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that both brake light bulbs failed to illuminate. the... |
4
~ 84585 miles |
STRUCTURE i recently purchased this vehicle used at a dealership. as i was driving to work on the interstate i ran... |
4
~ 9525 miles |
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. while driving 55 mph an abnormal noise was heard in the vehicle.... |
3
~ 64154 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i am the original owner of a 2013 hyundai elantra gl with hankook optima model 426 205/55r/16 tires. i did... |
3
~ 12880 miles |
SEATS my car was stopped in a 45 mph zone when it was rear-ended by a truck. at the time of... |
3
~ 24613 miles |
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated and drained the... |
2
~ 56500 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. while driving various speeds the contact noticed that the steering wheel made... |
2
~ 74500 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. while driving at approximately 10 mph the vehicle emitted smoke out of... |
2
~ 32500 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i was coming off of interstate 95 onto my exit and i applied my brake to slow my car but... |
2
~ 5075 miles |
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare... |
2
~ 12003 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving our brand new car and my 3 year old opened the back door imagine my surprise and |
2
~ 58012 miles |
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY two issues: (1) i purchased the vehicle on may 26 2013. i found out that the gov. had issued a... |
2
~ 1250 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY this is concerning the same vehicle as in my previous complaint: 10507443. while driving into work on 4/8/13 i put... |
2
~ 201 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2013 hyundai elantra. consumer writes in regards to windshield wiper design failure *tgw the consumer stated the wiper blade on... |
2
~ 3250 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the front end... |
2
~ 25500 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2011 hyundai elantra with 800 miles on it. transmission violently bucks at highway speeds and then shifts to neutral. there... |
2
~ 4902 miles |
EQUIPMENT car dealers are allowed to sell new cars with no spare tire or jack. i assume this is to increase... |
2
~ 1000 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the front pillars create very large blind spots especially when turning. the rear view mirrors are not sufficient. due to... |
2
~ 17000 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. while stationary and driving various speeds the headlights malfunctioned and stopped working... |
1
~ 100000 miles |
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. when the turn signals were engaged the opposite signal would activate independently... |
1
~ 57000 miles |
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned while driving. the vehicle was... |
1
~ 35500 miles |
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. while driving 40 mph the trunk opened without warning. the vehicle was |
1
~ 75887 miles |
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after four near accidents i feel it's time to report the following. i would apply the brake and the vehicle... |
1
~ 67861 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. while driving at various speeds the vehicle began to make an abnormal... |
1
~ 30500 miles |
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. while the vehicle was in park with the emergency brake engaged it... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM turn key in ignition. nothing happens. turn off turn on eventually ignition works and car turns on. this happened multiple... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE i started noticing when i come out of my apartment complex in the morning to go to work that my... |
1
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FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2012 hyundai elantra. consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bag failure. *smd the consumer stated his wife was involved |
1
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RIM > WHEELS 2013 hyundai elantra. consumer writes in regards to problems with vehicle tires. *smd the consumer stated snow compacted in the... |
1
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ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 2013 hyundai elantra. consumer writes in regards to windshield wiper design failure *tgw the consumer stated the wiper blade on... |
1
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WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i have had two windshields cracks in a 6 week period of time. the diameter of the impact on the... |
1
~ 4500 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Hyundai Elantra and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Hyundai Elantra to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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FINDAUTO PP Car Front Lip Body Kits Univ...
- BRAND - FINDAUTO provides a high-quality, affordable, complete range of Auto Accessories Body Parts, with which your car will be transformed with a unique and charming look and you will have pleasant driving.
- WIDE APPLICATION...
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SCITOO Carbon Look PP Universal Front Bu...
- FITMENT - Our bumper lip fits for most cars(Universal)
- ENHANCE AND PROTECT YOUR RIDE – SCITOO's lip spoiler is a fast, easy and low-cost way to add an aggressive sports car look to your car!
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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620Pcs Car Retainer Clips & Plastic Fast...
- 620 PC fastener retainer clips include 16 most common sizes replacement for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Chevy, Jeep etc
- Push retainer clips Packed 620 PCS are widely used for trim panel clips,...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Fender Flare Rocker Moulding Clip Bumper...
- 20PCS Fender Flare Plastic Compatible with Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA; Compatible with GM: 10184895, 20452072; Compatible with Ford: N803862-S
- 20PCS Rocker Moulding Clip Compatible with Chrysler: 68039280-AA; Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler 2007 -2019
Rims
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15x6.5 Enkei EDR9 (Matte Black) Wheels/R...
- Enkei EDR9 15x6.5 5x100/114.3 38mm offset 72.6 Bore Diameter Black Wheel Rim
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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18x8 Enkei Lusso (Black) Wheels/Rims 5x1...
- Size: 18x8 +40
- PCD: 5x114.3
- Finish: Black Paint
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RTX BLACK WIDOW Custom Wheel - 17x7.5, 4...
- Lug nuts, installation kits, hub rings are not included with wheel purchase
- Pictures are meant to show the general style of the wheel.
- Please note that the number of lug holes and lip size/depth may...
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TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Country Of Origin : China
- Package Weight : 26.0 Lbs
- Formed With A Fierce 14-Spoke Mesh Pattern That Lets Your Brake System Show Through
- Topped Off With A Matching Touren Center Cap
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TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
Coilovers
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Godspeed MSS0104-D made for Hyundai Elan...
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Godspeed ( MRS1800 ) HYUNDAI VELOSTER 12...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Godspeed MMX3260-B MAXX Coilovers Suspse...
- Compatible With Kia Forte Sedan (YD) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018; Spring Rate (F/R): 7 kg/mm/4.5 kg/mm
- Top Mount(Front): Yes, Standard Top Mount /// Top Mount(Rear): Reuse Factory Top Mount
- Lowers Vehicle From 30-60 mm...
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Godspeed MMX3260-C MAXX Coilovers Suspse...
- Compatible With Hyundai Elantra Sedan (MD/UD) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 (excl. GT and Touring Models); Spring Rate (F/R): 7 kg/mm/4.5 kg/mm
- Top Mount(Front): Yes, Standard Top Mount /// Top Mount(Rear): Reuse Factory Top...
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Godspeed MRS1800-C MonoRS Coilover Suspe...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...

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