2008 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 20% of all 314 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 21 Elantra model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 11 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 48,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 62
- 20% of 314
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 11
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 48,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 7, 2008, latest Nov 30, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,000 miles.
- Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has the most engine complaints (303), compared with 62 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.