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2008 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 152 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Elantra brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 20000 mi US $150 |
Sticking rear brake caused slight shimming and noise. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 8500 mi | Brake light switch does not work properly with the ESC, Consequence the ESC OFF light came on when driving. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $600 |
Changed rotors and pads |
| 90000 mi US $20 |
Replaced inoperative brake light switch on the brake pedal. |
| 153000 mi US $400 |
Replaced all brake rotors, pads, and drums. Inspected suspension for excessive wear/damage while wheels were off also. |
| 207000 mi US $200 |
Replace rear brake pads, inspected all brake pads and rotors. |
| 99000 mi | Parking brake broke. Decided not to replace. Too expensive to fix due to the way it’s designed. |
| 178000 mi US $340 |
Replace rear rotors, calipers, pads under parts warranty (labor cost not covered) |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
brake caliper sticking ask the dealer to look said bakes were ok half worn took the car to another repair place because the car was making a noise found out the pass side brake caliper was stuck and the rotor and pads have to be replaced |
| 78000 mi US $450 |
R and R all pads and rotors |
| 69000 mi US $115 |
ESC OFF warning light turning on and off intermittently. Dealer performed OBD, root cause was bad break light switch/module. Module replaced. |
| 34000 mi | 'ESC OFF' light went on intermittently - dealer replaced brake switch under warranty. |
| 24000 mi | Brake warning light came on repeatedly while my tail lights were not illuminating as I braked. Turns out the brake sensor was not working. Dealer replaced it. Half a day. Under warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $600 |
Brakes were squeaking; front brakes were rusty. Opted for front brake repairs although plenty of brake pad remained. |
| 24700 mi | "ESC off" dashboard light was intermittently coming on for no reason; faulty brake light switch was the problem. It was replaced, but only a few days ago, so I'm not 100% sure that the problem is fixed. |
| 44000 mi | Stop lamp switch replaced on previous repair trip but then rear brake lights were remaining on even when brake pedal not depressed; also remained on for 20 minutes after vehicle was turned off. |
| 13000 mi | Intermittent ESC light, faulty brake switch replaced. |
| 27000 mi | ESC light came on again. Brake light switch replaced again, steering angle sensor ordered. |
| 28000 mi | Steering angle sensor/clockspring unit replaced under warranty (related to ESC light). |
| 37700 mi | Replaced brake light switch (again) under recall. |
| 43000 mi | ESC would intermittently turn off and require the car to be turned off and back on to reset. Dealer replaced the brake pedal switch to resolve the problem. |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
calipers sticking |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 75640 mi $700 |
Drums broken |
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