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2008 Hyundai Elantra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of all 314 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Elantra model years. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
5% of 314 complaints
All complaints this year
314
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
84,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 31, 2008, latest Jun 3, 2025.

2008 Hyundai Elantra suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2008Jan 2012Feb 2016Jun 2019Aug 2021Jul 2023
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Jun 2025; peak Aug 2008 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20057 (5%)
  2. 20063 (2%)
  3. 200728 (10%)
  4. 200817 (5%)
  5. 20098 (3%)
  6. 201016 (4%)
  7. 201188 (20%)
  8. 201270 (11%)
  9. 2013191 (15%)
  10. 201423 (6%)
  11. 201517 (6%)
  12. 201622 (8%)
  13. 201729 (4%)
  14. 201816 (6%)
  15. 20197 (3%)
  16. 202010 (4%)
  17. 20212 (2%)
  18. 20224 (4%)
  19. 20234 (4%)
  20. 20245 (9%)
  21. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has the most suspension complaints (191), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.