2003 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2003

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2003 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 172 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra.

2003 Hyundai Elantra other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Engine not specified

60760 mi Rear bumper had separated, rust clips still an issue 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

131200 mi

US $70
The driver's side door locking mechanism needed to be replaced. It cost $70 and a friend of mine is a mechanic, who did not charge me for labor. 
145000 mi Recall repair. One of the repairs related to control-rod and suspension could not be completed because the sub-frame was too rusted and would require a major repair according to the dealer. Control-rod was already replaced at a third-party 
50000 mi

US $539
brakes were spongy and failed again brake pedal all the way to floor took car to local hyundai shop (indiana) claimed no problem found! Shop bled brakes 3 times drove it 32 miles, put $20 gas in tank, and I paid $62 for second time in shop. 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

75000 mi windshield washer pump no longer works 
69000 mi

US $20
driver's outside door handle broke off, owner painted new part and installed 
113000 mi

US $25
driver's side window glass came out of track / door panel removed / glass inserted & tightened back into lifter track 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

165000 mi

£150
Windscreen wiper linkage broke. New linkage sourced from Hyundai dealer. Cost $150. Only 6 bolts and 15mins to change so did it myself. 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

59000 mi Rear wiper bolt trim cover replaced (fell off). 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra Other Problems

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