Lawsuit Filed Over Pisto Slap Concerns in 5th Generation Elantra Vehicles
The 5th generation Elantra’s engine is making a ticking noise consistent with piston slap, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit. Piston slap eventually leads to block damage, oil sludge, and complete engine failure. The lawsuitaccuses Hyundai of placing blame on owners for their defective engines.
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Hyundai Should Get Out With the Nu, Their Ticking Time-Bomb of an Engine
The 1.8L Nu engine has been ticking owners off with its constant ticks, connecting rod knocks, predispostion to engine bearing failure and problems with oil sludge. These problems all happen within Hyundai's 10-year / 100,000 mile warranty,
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5th Generation Elantra
- Years
- 2011–2016
- Reliability
- 49th out of 50
- PainRank™
- 45.43
- Complaints
- 937