2009 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2009

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2009 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Hyundai Elantra body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

87600 mi

C $200
Exterior door handle piece broke in cold weather. New replacement piece painted and installed. 

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2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

12500 mi Back window was making a popping noise. Dealer reseated window and replaced trim. Problem fixed. 
24000 mi Cracking and or popping noises come from the rear wimdow/frame area. This seems to occur on hot dry days and when going over rough pavememt and bumps. The shop admitted that they have had similar complaints, but couldn't replicate. 
34000 mi On hot days the rear window makes a cracking noise when car is turned right over rough pavement or upon entering an entrance off the highway. Shop admitted the problem has been reported by other elantra owners but could not duplicate it. 
39000 mi rear window seal had to be replaced as it the rear window made awful squeaking,cracking,rattling noises on hot days when making sharp turns  
42700 mi Replaced the Front Window seal. It had been leaking a little air and water and making cracking noises, much like a previous problem with the back window. 
6000 mi Cont of rear window problem. Delayed repair until Suspension work was done. No parts, window simply reset in frame. NO way to tell if problem is fixed - with warmer weather noise went away. 

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2009 Hyundai Elantra Body Problems

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