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Hyundai Elantra Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 1000 | 0 | Car wanders excessively and requires many steering wheel adjustments in order to drive on a straight road. Dealer corrected toe-in but this did not correct driving problem. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Remote Start Module Failure |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2013 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2013 | 620 | 0 | Road noise, car bounces when striking a bump, stalls frequently, poor gas mileage |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 3500 | 0 | Inhibitor switch and PCM replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | Having problems starting the car, but only when left sitting for about 2 hrs. Never had a problem with a cold start or a hot start the dealer was stumped but ultimatly replaced the fuel pump hoping that would solve the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Tire pressure warning activated intermittently |
| Sep | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Tire pressure warning still comes on at random intervals |
| Jan | 2013 | 14000 | 0 | The fuel consumption is TERRIBLE.. less than 20.2 in mixed motoring. I got an Altima whilst the Elantra was in for a bodywork repair and achieved 27.8 doing the same route in the same conditions! The claimed mileage figures are a farce.. too many fellow o |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 1860 | 0 | strange whirring noise right after cold start up. |
| May | 2013 | 9920 | 0 | leather on steering wheel was peeling apart. |
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Bluetooth sync in radio not working |
| Dec | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 3700 | 0 | Brake sensor was replaced, as it was causing ECS system to trigger when not needed. |
| May | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | Car was in for normal maintenance, but I had requested that the rough idle be examined. The ended up replacing the head gasket. This improved mpg but did not solve the rough idle. Car had a rough idle. A week after the prior visit (oil change, with them also replacing the head gasket), I took it back in but they could not reproduce the problem. |
2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | scratches on the back of the glass of the instrument cluster. |
| Apr | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Noise from front of car @1200-1900 RPM light load. Dealer diagnosed as 'cradle rattling.' Removed LF(anti-swaybar?)strut, tightened links, and tightened cradle. This eliminated the objectionable noise. |
| Aug | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Actuator for A/C recirculation door found to be not physically attached. Was connected electrically so showed as working on computer scan. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Remote door opener not working, clock not working. Corrected problem. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 1240 | 0 | ECM flash update during 1st maintenance service |
| Dec | 2012 | 8060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Connector in A-Pillar had bent-pin, preventing dome lights from illuminating upon opening doors. | |
| Jan | 2013 | 13000 | 0 | Door lock switch malfunctioned. Transmission sensor (TSB) |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | FOB entry key sometimes pops trunk when it should't. Light in trunk then comes on and runs battery down. Many others with same problem, dealer suggests removing fuse. |
| Jan | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 12140 | 0 | noise from suspension or axle |
| Jun | 2012 | 14260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | ETC light on intermittently. Dealer replaced brake switch. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 42160 | 24 | Coil Pack failure with damage to spark plugs. Spark plugs not covered under warranty. O2 sensor has to replaced. Ordered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 6820 | 0 | Electronic Power Steering: Complete steering column/sensor/electric motor replaced. Electronic Power Steering failed during driving, causing sudden control loss, resulting in a near miss. Towed car. Complete power steering assembly replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 2300 | 0 | car pulled right-fixed:swapped front tires. transmission leak-fixed:sealed transmission mount bolt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 4000 | 350 | bad valve stem core. new stem did not resolve - returned to shop. So far, no leak. |
| Jan | 2010 | 4700 | 0 | Check of front susp noise and rear seat noise. Susp noise is TSB item for travel stop replacement (warranty). Rear noise actually rear window problem - bad window assy -> cold weather shrinks vehicle and window rattles in frame on sharp bumps. |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Cont of susp problem. Long time for parts to arrive, but parts under warranty TSB. NO way to tell if problem is fixed - with warmer weather noise went away. Cont of rear window problem. Delayed repair until Suspension work was done. No parts, window simply reset in frame. NO way to tell if problem is fixed - with warmer weather noise went away. |
| May | 2010 | 8700 | 0 | unintended acceleration. problem not traceable. floormat checked for interference - none found. Vehicle driven by shop after check-out - no indications. No issues since, but similar yet less aggressive issues occurred 10/09 11/09 2/10 |
| Jan | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | noise in rear |
| Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 1240 | 0 | Reset Engine code P0455. System pass evap diagnostic after. EVAP Solenoid replaced |
| Jan | 2011 | 11780 | 0 | Slow closing front passenger window. Dealers lubed the tracks. Problem solved. |
| Mar | 2011 | 13640 | 0 | Defective immobilizer, car starts only 1 times on 3... sometimes less. Dealer replaced broken immobilizer keyring antenna and flashed new ECM calibration to address the issue. |
| Feb | 2012 | 19200 | 0 | Bad master cylinder. Brake pedal went the the floor slowly and was spongy. But still braking... |
| Jun | 2012 | 22320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 8060 | 0 | Light rattle in front of car on rough road. Found strut boots had fallen down out of seats. Glued back into seats and all is well. |
| May | 2012 | 44260 | 0 | Ignition key pick-up coil for anti-theft developed a problem. Dealer replaced free of charge. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Built in MP3/CD player stopped working.Make weird noise and showing"ERROR 43"then eject the CD right out.Hyundai will replace it for free,but waiting for parts atm. |
| Jul | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | My mp3/CD player was broken and took to the shop. They had to order the parts. Until about two or three weeks later, the parts arrived, and they installed it. It was still covered by the warranty. Totaled $700 on the warranty. |
| Jul | 2010 | 30000 | 10 | power outlet stopped working. turned out to be the fused burned out. replaced and worked again. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Canister valve need to be replaced. |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Brake light switch does not work properly with the ESC, Consequence the ESC OFF light came on when driving. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | ESC light came off several times during the day. Technician check the car and found the Brake light switch was shorted and need to be replaced. All cover under warranty. This part has been replaced twice in 1 and half year. |
| Mar | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Replace A/C control panel because came with a defect from factory. It will turn on the A/C randomly for a few seconds when the switch is on OFF position. Replaced Spoiler because the 3rd light brake LED was working with low voltage. No cost to me. |
| Oct | 2011 | 27700 | 50 | Replace brake pads do a small imperfection on one brake pad. Not a emergency brake pads has more than 65% life left. |
| Apr | 2012 | 30700 | 0 | Replace failed brake switch. ESC light came on once and then when off. I took to the dealer and found code C1513. Cover under warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | 08 Elantra SE was recalled: fuel pump replacement. Since then, car continues to fail to start (cranks but won't turn over) when sitting for ~2.5-4 hours. When it sits for 8-9 hours or more, it starts fine. Dealer will repair in Nov 2008. 1006 ttl miles. |
| Nov | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | This was the third fuel pump in a vehicle with less than 1400 miles. Third time is a charm. Orig pump was bad, recall caused replacement with another bad pump, third pump was good - finally. I sleep better knowing it now starts reliably. |
| Jul | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Replace RF suspension link due to crack - sounded like car was falling apart on even slightly uneven roads. |
| Mar | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | Squeaky brakes; pads replaced. First vehicle I've ever had that needed these at 35K miles. |
| May | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Fuel pump replaced as car stall while driving on highway at 65mph. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Two crossbars providing trunk release are clipped into place underneath the center tail-light, in the trunk; with trunk empty, and driving normally, they will dislodge from clip and rattle noisily. However, They are snapped back into place in 5 secon |
| Mar | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Inconsistent hissing from driver foot-well when making left-turns. No loss in control or power. |
| Apr | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Malfunction Indicator Light came on as car started to buck in first gear. Drove to dealer. Dealer replaced oil control valve (FP Number 24355-23763). Problem resolved. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Oil Control Valve had to be replaced. Fuel pump was replaced. Although this is a recalled part, car was losing power / running rough. Felt like it was about to stall. Technician indicated diagnostic code revealed OCV was causing this. Fuel pump replaced also due to recall at same time. |
| Jun | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | annoying squeal from rear right wheel, could not replicate |
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Brake light switch failed - meaning brake lights were inoperable and cruise control would not disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. |
| Mar | 2009 | 27000 | 100 | Had started to feel a slight vibration when braking at highway speeds - so I decided to put new pads on the front (OEM pads still had 1/2 life left however) and turn the rotors. |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Brake light switch replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Airbag light indicator came on. Dealer indicated problem with passenger side belt buckle. Replaced buckle. |
| Sep | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Felt 'bump/play' in steering upon acceleration. |
| Aug | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | Car seemed to be slipping (as if on ice) and then would get very sluggish. Was also making a loud clanking noise when hard turns. Dealer decided it was the L/F axle that needed replacing. |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | Thought the new axle was the fix, but the 'slipping' happened again. To the shop, could not replicate. Since the trans fluid was due for changing at 60k (we are at 54k) had it changed. Seemed fine until last week. 'Slipped again'. Annoyi |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | 1500 | Good News - the slipping, clunking and sticking in 3rd gear finally was able to be replicated by the dealer (also had a CEL) when taken in from the trans. Bad News - Needed a new transmission. Not quite the Hyundai quality I expected. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Turn signal stalk would not return after left turn. |
| Dec | 2011 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Change the cigarette lighter fuse. |
| Sep | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Blown cigarette lighter fuse. |
| Jan | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | right rear wheel bearing |
| Apr | 2012 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 125 | Found the factory rear upper control arm bends/flexes when the suspension moves, which causes camber to go out of specification. Upper arm is not designed properly, this it is unsafe to drive the car. Replaced both upper control arms on rear suspension wi | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | TSB 040-10-010. Recalibrate Speedometer TSB campaign. Speedometer was off by 8 mph. HMC reprogrammed the TCU to accept the speedo cluster in the car. Clusters in the automatic equipped v vehicles are conflicting with the TCU software showing inaccurate sp | |
| Sep | 2007 | 22 | Replace battery ground wires. The negative battery ground cable and the existing ground cable from the trans to the chassis was too small causing charging issues. The battery cable is now a 2 gauge wire. The trans to chassis wire now is a 4 gauge cable. A | |
| May | 2008 | 14000 | 150 | Positive battery cables to battery and alternator replaced. Replaced/rerouted auto transmission cooler lines to/from external cooler. |
| Jul | 2008 | 15700 | 61 | Replaced ground wires from engine to chassis and negative battery cable with 0 gauge cable. |
| Aug | 2008 | 16300 | 165 | Engine oil/filter change Transmission service. Noticed trans fluid was dark brown and smelled burnt. ATF was overheating due to blockage in the transmission. Had to remove the filter to access the blockage to remove it. |
| Dec | 2008 | 20000 | 38 | TSB for intermittent cluster illumination flicker. TSB instructs tech to replace BCM with a new version. Part ordered. Steering column clunk. Dealer found the noise on all other Elantras. Noise is normal. R/R seat latch broke. Part ordered. BCM was replaced. Steering wheel audio control assembly was replaced. R/R seat latch was replaced. Gear selector indicator 3rd gear intermittently flickers. Dealer ordered part to be replaced. |
| Jan | 2009 | 20500 | 0 | Dealer found 3rd gear cluster indicator light flicker issue caused by intermittent electrical short inside A/T. This caused the TCM, instrument cluster to short out the processors. Ordered AT, TCM and cluster and R&R each part. |
| Feb | 2009 | 21000 | 150 | Diagnosis and inspection by BBB autoline per lemon law dispute. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Rear struts leaking. Replaced under warranty | |
| Apr | 2010 | 49160 | 0 | upper radiator hose clamp leak, replaced under warranty |
| Apr | 2012 | 62000 | 0 | vibration noise heard from engine. Timing belt replaced Both rear stabilizer bar bushings starting to seperate. Replaced both left and right rear stabilizer bar bushings |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 70680 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 80600 | 40 | Noise when depressing clutch - small part replaced. Also light bulb in headlight replaced. |
| Feb | 2010 | 84300 | 820 | Clutch bushings, front brakes and second light bulb in headlight. |
| May | 2010 | 91760 | 663 | Check fuel (bad odour), remove fuel tank drain fuel, add fuel system cleaner. Remove and install spark plugs, remove and install ignition wire set, reset all fault codes. Bad fuel. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 76260 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 83440 | 80 | Replaced clutch, resurfaced flywheel |
| Jun | 2010 | 90520 | 350 | Check engine light resulting in replacement of Mass Airflow Sensor |
| Aug | 2010 | 96100 | 340 | Replaced rear oxygen sensor Replaced front O2 sensor |
| Aug | 2011 | 112840 | 690 | Clutch and pressure plate replaced. Flywheel resurfaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 140700 | 300 | Original battery too weak for winter months Clutch Slave Cylinder was leaking |
| Apr | 2013 | 143220 | 210 | Windshield wipers stopped working. I found out by disassembling the wipers that the wiper transmission was seized due to corrosion. I replaced the part and all is good again. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 33000 | 500 | Replacement of rear brake pads and rotors. Odd in that the rear pads and rotors required replacement, but front were fine; usually this is the reverse. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Elantra was losing coolant; reported on two consecutive oil changes; Dealership ran tests after second report and found no issue. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Heater-A/C controls do not work correctly. Air comes out of whatever vents it wants. The recirc button goes on and off by itself. Took car to dealer in June, they said bring it back in the winter. It will return in January. In early 2008, the driver seat came loose at floor. It is a recall problem. They fixed it, and now a few months later, it is doing it again. I will try again to fix. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | Wheel cylinder leaking, replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 60000 | 0 | Driver door window came off track. Dealer fixed, but problem re-occurred within two days. |
| Dec | 2008 | 78000 | 150 | Engine overheating. Thermostat and radiator hose replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 36300 | 0 | Rear passenger side window ceased functioning. Was told the motor was burned out and needed to be replaced. They ordered the part. They replaced the window motor and window was still non-functional. The invoice says it was a short in the multi-function switch (I'm assuming the one in the driver's side door) which they then replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 37000 | 60 | Successfully repaired Driver's Side headlight, and replaced passenger's headlight for matching set. |
| Jun | 2009 | 44500 | 0 | Original steering wheel vinyl deterioration. Replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | 35 | Driver-side headlight went out. 3 weeks later passenger headlight also went out. Replaced both headlights successfully. |
| Jun | 2010 | 56500 | 10 | Passenger side vanity mirror separated from visor. Epoxied it back into place. |
| Jul | 2010 | 58000 | 680 | Took car to shop for new tires and alignment. Shop notified me that the front driver CV axle was broken and needing replacement. Successfully replaced CV joint and installed new tires. |
| Sep | 2010 | 63000 | 425 | Timing and Accessory Belt Changeover |
| Nov | 2010 | 68000 | 45 | Both Headlights out within 3 days of each other. Replaced both. |
| Feb | 2012 | 102000 | 623 | Experiencing spongy clutch. Diagnosed as a leaking clutch slave cylinder. Shop replaced both master and slave cylinders. Interior Driver's door handle ceased working which at the repair shop. They denied responsibility. Cable diagnosed as issue at a second repair shop. Replaced cable. |
| Mar | 2012 | 104000 | 469 | Front passenger brake caliper seized. Replaced both front brake calipers, bled system, new pads. |
| Aug | 2012 | 111500 | 6 | Rubber seal on antenna was worn, replaced with part from Hyundai dealer. |
| Sep | 2012 | 113000 | 350 | Notified ball joint was about to tear out. Shop replaced driver's front control arm, ball joint, and end link. Notified that coolant was low. Shop requested to do pressure test. Declined, later able to diagnose as old hoses and worn out hose clamps. Notified rear sway bar was "clunking around." For performance, I am going to upgrade to a larger sway bar once I have a new part. |
| Oct | 2012 | 115000 | 45 | Replaced radiator hoses and hose clamps. Radiator flush and fill. |
| Nov | 2012 | 115000 | 549 | Radiator developed crack in plastic housing along the top of the radiator. Replaced radiator. Replaced Timing Belt and Accessory Belts Notified front passenger side CV boot was cracked and required replacement. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 46000 | 230 | Rear pads completly worn out rotors turned. |
| Dec | 2010 | 76000 | 150 | recommended upper and lower radiator hoses be changed not done at this time due to estimated costs of hoses will do at another shop. |
| Mar | 2012 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 89700 | 240 | Was beginning to leak fluid on back brakes. Boots were fine, Mechanic said would eventually bust and leak fluid and become a more expensive repair. I went ahead and had it repaired more as preventative maintenance. |
| Jan | 2012 | 103300 | 300 | Radiator leaking leading to overheating, replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 55000 | 0 | Rear emergency brake cables (both) replaced due to deteriorated dust boots where cable attaches to rear caliper. Suspension clunking when going over small bumps at low speed. Front sway bar bushings and end links were replaced. 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. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 36580 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 39680 | 300 | O2 sensor malfunctioned. Replaced. |
| Feb | 2010 | 40080 | 403 | Replace front brakes |
| Oct | 2010 | 45260 | 163 | Replace rear disks |
| Aug | 2011 | 52480 | 450 | alternator replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 54560 | 0 | Battery replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 54560 | 90 | Alternator replaced under warranty |
| Jan | 2013 | 57440 | 250 | Parking brake cable seized in extremely cold weather, requiring cleaning of rear brakes and replacement of cable. |
| Apr | 2013 | 58280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 45880 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 48360 | 800 | Front pad replacement, rotors rusted and warped, rusted to hub, difficult to remove, rotors not in stock. Dealer paid for use of rental car due to not having rotors in stock. |
| Jan | 2010 | 59520 | 400 | Replace timing belt |
| Feb | 2010 | 60120 | 40 | High beam died due to water leakage into passenger front headlamp. Headlamp sealed with silicone, high beams replaced in tandem. |
| Aug | 2010 | 63240 | 200 | Rear drum shoes replaced, drum okay |
| Mar | 2012 | 74400 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 29140 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 29140 | 0 | O2 sensor bank 2 defective. |
| Jun | 2011 | 45880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 50000 | 539 | brakes failed while driving to Chicago. pedal went to floor. Hyundai said 2 back wheel cylinders need to be replaced, and a "flush". 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. |
| Jan | 2010 | 57000 | 115 | last year Stephens Hyundai told me "could not detect problem" rarely drove the car for over a year. Brakes squish, & when braking from 55mph, severe vibration. took for alignment but mechanic said not alignment problem New rotors on front fixed prob problem with clutch pedal too high, clutch slow to engage - Stephens Hyundai told me "no problem existed" Friend told me clutch needs replaced soon, common probl in this year and make |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 57000 | 150 | Rear brakes locked as a result of improper bad/caliper alignment. Brake pads replaced as part of repair due to excessive burning. |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 978 | Locked right rear caliper, followed by a locked left rear caliper. New pads/rotors due to damage from locked rear brakes. Blown right rear strut. |
| Mar | 2012 | 74000 | 523 | Failed Air Intake Control Valve (AICV). Vehicle would shut down after two minutes at idle. Difficult to diagnose for technician--no codes. Part not in stock. Parking brake cables had been binding and rear brakes would remain locked. Obtained new cables for both rear disc brakes. Removed center console and rear wheels to facilitate repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 61000 | 500 | AC went out, turned out that the car was running hot which caused the computer to turn off the AC. Replaced thermostat, upper and lower hoses, added coolant and recharged AC. |
| Dec | 2008 | 65000 | 220 | Drivers side CV axle boot was torn, entire axle was replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | needed paint (oxidized) Door locks broke. Also needed $800 60k service. Sold car because couldn't afford repairs. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2003 | 0 | Issue with shifting reported. Clutch assembly replaced under 30day warranty. Transmission still has synchro issue - not dealt with. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Transmission axle seal leaking after clutch replacement. Seal replaced under warranty. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 350 | Timing belt and water pump change. Sparkplugs and coolant. | |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | engine would not fire, but would crank over. Ground issue with coilpacks. Cleaned contacts and re-ran battery ground | |
| May | 2008 | 50 | investigating standing water in spare tire well and hatch wheel well. Re-applied hatch seal with silicone. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 25 | Found leak in body panel seam above hatch. Added rocker guard paint over seam gap. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 88040 | 75 | Lower control arm bushings replaced along with mod of strut/springs. At the time rotors and pads installed on front. |
| Feb | 2010 | 110160 | 75 | Passenger-side Tie Rod End loose, replaced. Also changed driver side. Valve cover gasket leaking. |
| Mar | 2010 | 111600 | 75 | rear engine mount torn |
| Dec | 2010 | 125240 | 300 | radiator leaking at top, small leak. replaced radiator and fluid |
| Jun | 2012 | 150040 | 200 | Drove through standing water, shorted out alternator. Was suspecting alternator failing before. Replaced alternator |
| May | 2013 | 167400 | 50 | CV boots broke, axles worn. Control arms rotted, engine subframe bolts broken. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2003 | 0 | Coolant hose re-attached (leaked, overheated) and sunroof rails lubricated (noisy). | |
| Dec | 2003 | 0 | Shift knob replaced. (Peeling) | |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Axle seals replaced (leaking). | |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Passenger vanity mirror cover replaced (broke). | |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Rear wiper bolt trim cover replaced (fell off). | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Transmission rebuilt (input bearing noisy) | |
| Jun | 2008 | 85000 | 0 | Valve cover gasket oil leak (minor). |
| Nov | 2008 | 90000 | 400 | CV Boot replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 96000 | 550 | Radiator cracked catastrophically. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Hyundai Elantra
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Hyundai Elantra in Yugoslavia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 74400 | 0 | Noise coming from rear brakes, not previously replaced. Now replaced&fixed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 89000 | 70 | Exhaust noise / leak. Replaced flex pipe. |
| Oct | 2009 | 103000 | 540 | replaced clutch master cylinder replaced throttle position sensor Replace idle actuator assembly |
| Jun | 2011 | 124000 | 530 | failed emission test, bad catalytic converter = replaced bad throttle position sensor = replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | 128500 | 456 | replaced clutch |
| Apr | 2013 | 143000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 400 | rear pads and rotors, including a slider service on calipers. | |
| Feb | 2007 | 160 | tie rod on drivers side. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 119660 | 480 | High pressure and return power steering lines were replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 122760 | 125 | Rocker cover gasket and rubber washers which hold spark plugs were replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 123380 | 28 | Passenger side headlight was out. I replaced this. |
| Mar | 2009 | 124620 | 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. |
| Jul | 2009 | 128340 | 729 | front pads were worn, caliper slider was ceased causing pads to wear unevenly and ruin rotors drivers front wheel bearing was nearly ceased flex pipe had rotted out. it was replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 137640 | 845 | I had a right front wheel bearing replaced. Replaced timing belt. Parking brake cable replaced. |
| May | 2010 | 140740 | 210 | the seam on my radiator blew and the car leaked antifreeze |
| Jan | 2011 | 146940 | 500 | the steering linkage arm snapped causing the tire to nearly fall off. car was inoperatble. many steering components and engine mounts had to be replaced as a result of this. some of the repair was recall (about $1100, my share was $500) |
| Sep | 2012 | 173600 | 0 | Front pipe leak at manifold when sold. |
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 86000 | 0 | Problems shifting into 2nd gear. Dealership could not reproduce problem. |
| Jan | 2009 | 89000 | 600 | Uneven wear on RR Passenger brake pad. Problem diagnosed as bad caliper, had both rear calipers, rotors, and pads replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 91000 | 110 | Squealing brakes, adjusted front brakes. High idle on cold start, cleaned idle motor. Both headlights out, replaced. |
| Aug | 2009 | 96000 | 175 | RR Parking brake cable broke, replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 104000 | 250 | High pressure power steering hose rusted through. Replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 112000 | 60 | CEL code 420, diagnosed as bad Catalytic Converter. |
| Jun | 2011 | 118000 | 500 | Alternator seized. Replaced Alternator and accessory belt. |
| Apr | 2012 | 126000 | 160 | Replaced LF Tie Rod End, aligned. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 56000 | 0 | Replaced timing belt,and water pump.....mech. said tensioner was ok |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Elantra in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 84000 | 140 | Clutch throwout bearing blew apart and needed replacement. |
| Sep | 2009 | 90000 | 300 | Radiator blew out the plastic top. Needed a new radiator. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 115000 | 750 | Replaced water pump, timing belts. brakes (4x) |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 124000 | 200 | Needed new brakes. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 92000 | 600 | Rear struts replaced. Brake pads and rotors replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 126000 | 875 | Right front tie rod ends loose. Replace right front hub bearing. Left front ball joint nut loose. Alignment, tuneup. |
| Apr | 2012 | 140000 | 0 | the front wheel bearings needed replacement The main engine bearing was starting to go. Sold to shadetree mechanic who was going to rebuild the engine. |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 143000 | 60 | dashboard lights would not come on but was repaired. |
| Jun | 2010 | 158000 | 200 | Needed new radiator |
| Jul | 2010 | 160000 | 300 | Brake calipers needed replacing |
| Apr | 2011 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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