What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2009–2012) Elantra Touring?

Elantra Touring owners have made 39 complaints about the 2009–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 26th out of 50 Hyundai generations in overall reliability, with some transmission and exterior concerns.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2009–2012) Elantra Touring Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 39 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 26th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 50 eligible generations.