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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.
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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