2005 Hyundai elantra. I have experienced intermittant wild acceleration when my foot is on the brake as if I had floored the accelerator. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem, thus no fix. *nm
2005 Hyundai Elantra cruise control problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
4crashes
When does it fail?
Of the 9 cruise control complaints filed for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 20 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while her foot was on the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward and eventually it stopped. The contact experienced acceleration on a smaller scale twice before the latest failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not find anything wrong. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond and the vehicle continued to accelerate independently. The contact attempted to shift the gear into drive but the vehicle instead engaged in reverse and crashed into the front of a neighboring home. The police reported to the scene and a report was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai elantra. The contact stated the gear lever was shifted into park and the vehicle accelerated into reverse unintendedly. The brake pedal was engaged; however the vehicle failed to slow down and then crashed into a nearby house. There was no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was severely damaged and towed to a collision center for repairs.…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2005 Hyundai Elantra?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 25,979 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Hyundai/Elantra.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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