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2012 Hyundai ELANTRA consumer reviews

$15,345–$17,595 MSRP range
side view of 2012 ELANTRA Hyundai
(151 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Check the front spring coils

If you purchase this car have the front coil springs checked very close. There was a partial recall done on some, not all, where the spring breaks and punctures the tire. Google this to learn more… it just happens to me and thankfully was in the city going 20mg and not faster.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Elantra 2012 was made with to many blind spot

Good on gas however has too many blind spots. Style of car has good appearance. Not a very good turn radiance backing up is very difficult 😕 due to blind spot

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Just purchased it today

The is meeting all my needs so far the mileage is very low like a new car and what I can see and tell so far it is just what I’ve been needing and looking for

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable car, great gas mileage!

Loved the design, great gas mileage. Kept for 9 yrs, 154k miles and didn’t have to have any repairs, just maintenance. Excellent warranty, though I never had to use it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My second Elantra. Great Car

I am a medical home care employee. Great car for my job!This is my second Elantra, the first was a 2003. Dependable , great on gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So far, so good!

I wanted a car before the Fall and I'm so happy to get one. I've driven it for 5 days now and I really like it. It drives nice and I feel so comfortable in it. Even in the nasty rainy day I felt safe and no worries.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Decent Styling, EXTREMELY poor performance

Purchased the 2012 Hyundai Elantra from a dealership 8 days ago My prior vehicle was a Lexus IS350. I had no expectations of the Hyundai being in the same performance level at the Lexus, but I definitely expected better than what I've gotten. The Elantra has very little acceleration, especially on the highway-- going up the slightest hill is a CHORE, the gas mileage is not what it should be from a 149 HP engine, and the steering and suspension and very below average at best. Yuo feel every bump in the road, and it fells like the car is going to "fishtail" if it hits something like the connectors for a bridge-- in AZ they have those in a lot of the ramps on the highway. AND it appears like the fuel pump is starting to go out-- car has a very hard time cold starting-- it's not the battery, starter, or alternator--just 8 days after I bought it, and it's about a $750-900 repair. There is no warranty on the vehicle. I made a BIG mistake buying this car. Now I'm stuck with it for 6 years. I really really really regretting my decision to get an Elantra.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love this car

Very sturdy comfortable, roomy inside than it appears and has a lot of perks has great pick up mince leather seats air cools off quic great on gas

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice car, a little small still a great car

This car has many more options like cell phone usage, DVD system is great, very comfortable to drive, New Tires, stereo systems is excellent and the color of my car is white easy to clean.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Horrible website cars.com

This website allows and car dealership to list any location. Sadly all dealerships are 45 min to 3 hr drive. Really, I don't have a vehicle, hence why I'm looking. Sadly this dealership will deliver the vehicle after I finance before seeing our looking at vehicle!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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