2010 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2010

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2010 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (15%)

Chart based on 68 repairs.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

15500 mi Car went in for check up for door handle and hard steering. ECM was reprogrammed causing performance problems, ie rough idling poor gas mileage, poor acceleration. Still waiting for correction from dealer. I am not happy. Dealer messed up. 
97300 mi

US $500
timing belt replaced, other belt replaced as well 
99000 mi

US $100
Belts tightened 
60000 mi

US $460
Leaking oil. 
72000 mi

US $100
The thermostat needed to be replaced. 
42160 mi

C $24
Coil Pack failure with damage to spark plugs. Spark plugs not covered under warranty. O2 sensor has to replaced. Ordered. 
78740 mi

C $225
Service engine light came on. Car worked fine buy diagnostic test showed upper O2 sensor fail. Part was $185 at local auto parts store! 
11000 mi fuel consumption went down (city driving) from 28 mpg to 20 mpg After complaining to dealer for several months about gas consumption problem, to no avail - engine light finally came on - returned to dealer and they said I had a faulty oxygen sensor - brought the car back to have it replaced. 
29300 mi

US $213
drive belt replaced 
30200 mi engine light went on - diagnosed as catalytic converter needed to be replaced 

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2010 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

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