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2002 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 193 repairs.
2002 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 122440 mi C $300 |
Gas lines leaked. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 89000 mi US $70 |
Exhaust noise / leak. Replaced flex pipe. |
| 103000 mi US $400 |
replaced throttle position sensor Replace idle actuator assembly |
| 124000 mi US $530 |
failed emission test, bad catalytic converter = replaced bad throttle position sensor = replaced |
| 128300 mi US $456 |
replaced clutch |
| 163000 mi US $167 |
check engine light no. 3 cylinder mis-fire, replaced fuel pump assembly |
| 168000 mi US $125 |
oil leak - replaced valve cover gasket |
| 174000 mi US $208 |
check engine light - replaced Purge Control Valve, Evaporative Canister Vent Solenoid Valve and Canister Assembly |
| 144500 mi US $380 |
Radiator was replaced after it blew out |
| 149000 mi US $180 |
Replaced worn clutch |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 39060 mi C $211 |
Leaking intake manifold gasket |
| 40300 mi C $60 |
Reprogramming of transmission control module to eliminate 2-3 shift flare. |
| 40400 mi C $55 |
2-3 shift flare |
| 137500 mi US $600 |
Blew the top of the radiator out. New Aftermarket radiator and thermostat was installed. |
| 165000 mi | Would die in warm temperatures with A/C on. |
| 102000 mi | check engine light came on dealer said the o2 censer was bad and was replaced and light is still on, now I am unable to get a license plate renew sticker for the car, since I have had 2 traffic tickets as result, dealer has no idea why |
| 67000 mi US $240 |
Rough idle, P0302 code cylinder misfire - replaced intake manifold gasket |
| 71660 mi C $75 |
The flex pipe was leaking. Had to purchase a new one and weld it on |
| 79980 mi C $100 |
Broken purge valve causing the engine light and very noticable noises at idle RPM. Replaced purge valve |
| 199000 mi US $240 |
Car would hesitate and misfire after starting and running about 2 miles. Replaced: crank sensor, cam sensor, vehicle speed sensor, spark plugs, and fuel pump(complete assy). Still showing same symptoms. Will report when I figure it out. Replaced the throttle position sensor but still had the same hesitation. Turned out almost all my head bolts were loose.. Lesson learned: check the cheap easy stuff first. Runs fine now. |
| 60000 mi US $950 |
Thermostat broke-choked the air conditioning (my first clue that something was wrong).Took it to dealership for diagnostic - they said error code in AC, bring it back Monday. 1 day later radiator blew. Check engine light won't go off. |
| 47000 mi US $600 |
Emissions leak at gas cap, and canister |
| 110000 mi US $80 |
TPS sensor replaced and calibrated |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Spark plugs and wires, power steering belt tensor, brake pump seals, valves cover gasket kit |
| 122700 mi US $80 |
Water pump failed and leaked coolant. Preventive change of timing belt and tensioners. |
| 131000 mi US $125 |
Engine mounts changed due to high vibration when stopped. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48360 mi | Check engine light came on...wheel rotation code...dealer can't understand or fix, light still on today, yet no actual problems with the car. |
| 57040 mi | changed flexible on the muffler pipe. |
| 129000 mi US $2400 |
Hole in 2nd cat pipe; replaced assembly ($600). |
| 141000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced leaking radiator. Had leaking radiator for nearly 1 year. |
| 148000 mi US $120 |
Exhaust: flex pipe rusted through. Replaced entire flex-pipe / rear catalyst assembly. |
| 166500 mi US $480 |
Replaced leaking fuel lines |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
Radiator cracked near the top (cheap plastic) which allowed coolant to leak out. Luckily car started overheating near a shop. |
| 86000 mi US $120 |
check engine light came on. gas mileage has decreased and engine revs much higher at idle |
| 64000 mi | hole in exhaust pad |
| 91000 mi US $730 |
Fuel filler tube would accept only a minimum amount of gas. Removed gas tank, cleaned air vent, replaced charcoal filter. replaced fuel filter (routine) |
| 117180 mi C $200 |
timing belt replacement, idler and tensioner replaced at same time |
| 131440 mi C $50 |
valve cover gasket replaced - leaking oil. air and oil filter change. |
| 122760 mi C $125 |
Rocker cover gasket and rubber washers which hold spark plugs were replaced. |
| 124620 mi C $45 |
Front pipe at the manifold is coming loose causing an exhaust noice on start up. Wheel bearing driver front is worn and beginning to make noice. Tires were loud - uneven wear, weather cracking. Tires replaced. Other work not done. |
| 128340 mi C $729 |
flex pipe had rotted out. it was replaced |
| 137640 mi C $845 |
Replaced timing belt. |
| 140740 mi C $210 |
the seam on my radiator blew and the car leaked antifreeze |
| 173600 mi | Front pipe leak at manifold when sold. |
| 91000 mi US $70 |
High idle on cold start, cleaned idle motor. |
| 112000 mi US $60 |
CEL code 420, diagnosed as bad Catalytic Converter. |
| 159960 mi C $750 |
Cracked Valve Cover |
| 49000 mi US $40 |
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) replaced |
| 111000 mi US $250 |
Fuel pump fusible link was blown. Replaced fuel pump, filter and pressure regulator. Replaced fusible link. Replaced crank angle sensor which failed simultaneously. Repaired a short to the fuel pump.Wire harness was crushed at rear seat. |
| 118000 mi US $9 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket. Cleared MIL code. |
| 127000 mi US $49 |
replace spark plug wires to correct MIL warning. |
| 173200 mi US $87 |
replaced radiator. Did not replace hoses, cap nor thermostat. We'll see. |
| 197000 mi US $600 |
replaced clutch |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Car overheated. Brought in for repairs. Had radiator replaced. |
| 119000 mi US $1081 |
Clutch replaced, flywheel resurfaced. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 158000 mi US $200 |
Radiator developed a leak. Car dies at a stop light and wouldn't restart. No coolant was in radiator or over flow. Added coolant and drove home. Put in a new radiator and car is running though the car will occasionally run rough when idling. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
Blown Headgasket. Decided to replace engine rather than have the engine taken apart piece by piece. Was told by three shops that could possibly cost much more money if the head is not able to be repaired. Chose to just replace the engine with used engine. |
| 70000 mi US $5000 |
Entire engine and system replaced after a local flood destroyed the rods in the engine. Also replaced the air conditioning, and disconnected the cigarette lighter as it was causing the battery to short circuit. Thankfully, insurance covered |
| 88000 mi US $80 |
Replaced leaking Radiator. Plastic housing was cracked all the top front portion near the filler cap. |
| 92000 mi US $60 |
Carbon Canister clogged carbon pellets came loose in the lines, back pressure could not properly fill gas tank, pump nozzle kept cutting off. Took like 10 minutes to fill up tank |
| 93000 mi US $22 |
Check Engine Light P0451 P0455 Manifold Purge Valve, Evaporation Control System |
| 131000 mi US $15 |
I REPLACED THE OLD ORIGINAL LEAKY VALVE COVER GASKET |
| 142000 mi US $600 |
Running roughly at cold idle. Tune up and throttle body service cured problem. |
| 81840 mi C $1200 |
Leaking radiator replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $85 |
Transmission won't shift out of 3rd gear. P0715 Computer code. Replaced Input speed sensor. Transmission won't shift out of 3rd gear. P0715 Computer code. Replaced Input speed sensor. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 56000 mi | Replaced timing belt,and water pump.....mech. said tensioner was ok |
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