2004 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2004

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2004 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

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2004 Hyundai Elantra brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Hyundai Elantra

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137000 mi After replacing ebrake cable, shift cable, clutch (2x in 6 mo) due to ebrake cable being stuck, r/r shift cables, ebrake cables and having taken to alignment shop for pull to right, they adjusted the alignment Instaed of investigating 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

96000 mi

US $40
Adjusted parking brake cable 
97500 mi

US $1000
Replace rear brake rotors and pads Replace parking brake cable and caliper 
67000 mi

US $120
Rear Caliper 
193000 mi

US $150
Speed sensor on pass. Wheel not functioning 
86000 mi

US $240
Was beginning to leak fluid on back brakes. Boots were fine, Mechanic said would eventually bust and leak fluid and become a more expensive repair. I went ahead and had it repaired more as preventative maintenance. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

131440 mi

C $1100
replaced brake lines 
89280 mi Entire brakes system 
55000 mi Rear emergency brake cables (both) replaced due to deteriorated dust boots where cable attaches to rear caliper. 
47480 mi

C $250
Parking brake cable seized in extremely cold weather, requiring cleaning of rear brakes and replacement of cable. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

35001 mi

US $200
emergency brake cable broken at caliper 
120000 mi

US $15
Clutch interlock switch was failing intermittently. Replaced with new one. 
36403 mi

US $313
Emergency brake cables broke, replaced 
41200 mi Emergency brake too loose, calibrated. 
44000 mi

US $230
One brake caliper pin seized up, leading to damage to pads and rotors. 
54000 mi

US $712
Rear caliper seized up for the second time in as many years. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra Brake Problems

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