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P0304 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2011, 2017, 2018

What P0304 Means on Your HYUNDAI ELANTRA

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

"Drove vehicle to dealer, boucher hyundia of waukesha after the check engine light would go on and off with codes p2096 and p0304. codes are related to cylinder 3 and 4 misfires. dealer found engine making a noise from lower end and recommends an engine replacement."

— 2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/22/2019

"Check engine light on with diagnostic error code P0304 cylinder 4 misfire detected ignition coil"

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 01/28/2022

"I am filing this Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) regarding critical safety defects in my 2018 Hyundai Elantra related to: - Recurrent ignition coil pack failures (3 replacements since 10/2018) - Engine stalling at low speeds (6 incidents since 10/2018) - Dealer refusal to apply TSB 20-01-008H EC"

— 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/08/2025

"I purchased my 2019 Hyundai Elantra from a third-party dealer (Mike Carlson Motor Company in Haltom City, TX) on [XXX]. I have kept the oil changed on a regular basis since I purchased it."

— 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/16/2025

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

Common Causes of P0304 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

75%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2017
1
2018
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0304 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