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2018 Hyundai Elantra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of that year's 282 total complaints. No related recall exists for this component. Median mileage at failure was 7,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
6% of 282
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
7,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle sways or swerves side to side at highway speeds, described by owners as feeling out of alignment even when dealers say it operates as intended.
  • Creaking or crunching noises from the front suspension when turning, especially at low speed, over uneven pavement, or on inclines like driveways and parking lot entrances.
  • Whistling noise from a front wheel at freeway speeds starting shortly after purchase.
  • Tire pressure monitoring system falsely shows low pressure on multiple wheels even after owners confirm correct pressure with a manual gauge.
  • A front tire experienced a blowout while driving at approximately 35 mph.

When 2018 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2018, latest Oct 21, 2022.

2018 Hyundai Elantra suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2018Oct 2018Apr 2019Dec 2019Feb 2020Mar 2021Nov 2021
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Oct 2022; peak Jun 2018 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 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. 201016 (4%)
  2. 201188 (20%)
  3. 201270 (11%)
  4. 2013191 (15%)
  5. 201423 (6%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 201622 (8%)
  8. 201729 (4%)
  9. 201816 (6%)
  10. 20197 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 20212 (2%)
  13. 20224 (4%)
  14. 20234 (4%)
  15. 20245 (9%)
  16. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, or tire complaints does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this component for the 2018 Elantra, which is 6% of the 282 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 7,000 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?
No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 16 suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for the 2018 Elantra.

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.