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P0301 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2017, 2018, 2013

What P0301 Means on Your HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Real HYUNDAI ELANTRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Confirmed the customer's complaint &found the engine didn't start. Inspected the ignition system & the air intake system, but found no concerns. Inspected the engine coolant level & condition & found the engine coolant level was fair."

— 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 11/20/2021

"The Issue started back in December of 2023.The Engine failed while driving to Lake Worth, TX. Vehicle Information: Model is a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0 Engine, US Built. Mileage during the1st incident was at 100,125 miles and the VIN Number is [XXX] ."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/04/2023

"This is the second time my check engine light has come on while driving and car vibrating and shaking in the middle of heavy traffic and also idling at stop lights/signs. Why does this keep happening? The codes were registered P0301/P0302."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/18/2023

"One of the four ignition coils failed. Car started shaking originally at 60mph and continued to shake when stopped. Check engine light flashed on and off during the drive. Problem was reproduced and confirmed by the reading of the engine code (P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected)."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/01/2022

"Sluggish, shaky and not acceleration engine light comes on intermediately. code came up p0301. changed spark plugs, sensor, inclined the catalytic converter two times. still the problem persists. took to hyundai dealership they said one of four coil packs was going out."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 10/15/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0301 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

57.1%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2017
4
2018
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0301 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026