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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%)
Chart based on 116 repairs.
2004 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 103540 mi A $2400 |
auto became unreliable kept changing into 2nd gear whenever it felt like it |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 96500 mi US $600 |
Replaced the clutch, it was slipping but working. 96K miles is good for BOSTON driving |
| 106800 mi US $140 |
Replaced Alternator, Power Steering, and AC Belts. |
| 184000 mi US $600 |
Replace clutch, worn out. |
| 204000 mi US $350 |
Replace engine mount |
| 207110 mi US $647 |
Radiator cracked. |
| 232000 mi US $120 |
Replace all engine mounts and transmission mount. |
| 99600 mi US $300 |
Radiator leaking leading to overheating, replaced. |
| 97500 mi US $1000 |
Replace radiator, hoses, and radiator cap |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 159200 mi | The coolant keeps leaking |
| 95200 mi US $22 |
Replaced leaking flexpipe in exhaust. Cut out old section and weld in new section. |
| 30000 mi US $7 |
Replace gas cap due to PO449 code generated by ECM. |
| 58300 mi | radiator cracked, had to be replaced |
| 72000 mi US $130 |
Flex pipe in exhaust was leaking. Sound level increased. Cut out old one and welded in new pipe. |
| 55000 mi | Ignition switch periodically "grabs" key and will not release it. Car will not start when this happens. Car surged and bucked at highway speed. Dealer could not pinpoint a cause other than the "non-Hyundai" spark plugs installed (they are Denso Iridium plugs). Recommended "full tune-up" before further troubleshooting. Took car to 2nd dealer for diagnosis of surging/bucking problem. This dealer kept car overnight and had a tech drive it home and back in an attempt to duplicate the problem. Could not duplicate so no repair recommended. |
| 74400 mi C $200 |
Exhaust flex pipe blew due to rusting out. Exhaust shop welded in a new dual braided flex pipe, and put in turbo muffler while there. |
| 89280 mi C $1500 |
Seam blew on radiator, required new radiator. Hoses, clamps, thermostat changed, coolant system completely flushed. |
| 39680 mi C $300 |
O2 sensor malfunctioned. Replaced. |
| 60100 mi C $200 |
Exhaust center pipe replaced |
| 67580 mi | replaced extension pipe and muffler |
| 69000 mi US $1400 |
Complete engine replacement. Oil was blowing out by gasket and engine started knocking. (No warning signs of oil dripping/burning, happened within a 1000 miles of prev. oil change. Common problem apparently. |
| 120800 mi US $600 |
Check engine light was on. Replaced O2 sensor and welded in a new section on the catalytic converter. |
| 139400 mi US $950 |
Thermostat stuck, radiator cracked, car overheated and kept needing to add antifreeze to get home. |
| 145000 mi US $200 |
Repaired oil pan leak Replace O2 sensor following Check Engine light |
| 117700 mi US $70 |
Car overheating and smelled antifreeze so brought in for repair since they installed thermostat in Dec09. Called dealer prior to verify if under warranty and was told yes for 12 months. Since over 12K miles refused to cover repair. |
| 119000 mi US $300 |
Replaced only water pump and belt despite dealer stating thermostat needed replacement. A relative and a mechanic friend did work. No problems since. |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39475 mi US $167 |
Flex pipe in exhaust system broken, replaced Flex pipe in exhaust system broken, replaced |
| 39900 mi US $65 |
Replaced downstream O2 sensor after O2 heater stopped working. Replaced downstream O2 sensor after O2 heater stopped working. |
| 54000 mi US $712 |
Motor mount broken. |
| 115500 mi US $100 |
Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter |
| 143900 mi US $65 |
Radiator developed a slow, weeping leak across top seam. Replaced radiator and fluid. |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 29140 mi | O2 sensor bank 2 defective. |
| 137000 mi US $90 |
We don't know what the problem is. Car engine rpms rev,but speed stays the same, then systems start shutting down til everything dies and car shuts off - won't start again. Had the car towed from dealer to independent repair shop, after dealer said alternator/ battery were bad & wanted too much money. Towed to independent shop where the alternator & battery checkd out fine. Still don't know what'w wrong. |
| 140000 mi US $1200 |
Car overheating, no leak, antifreeze being lost, changed water pump (x3) and thermostat (x2), tensioner, got car back, after about 2-3 weeks is currently doing the same thing. unable to determine problem, adding antifreeze every week. |
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