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2005 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Hyundai Elantra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (41%)

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Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 74000 mi US $178	both O2 sensors needed to be replaced

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Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2013
Jan 2011 US $80	Replaced valve cover gasket.

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 100000 mi US $800	would not start

Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 22000 mi	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.

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2023
Sep 2016 127000 mi US $553	While in shop for new clutch, decided to have front struts replaced (coil over) before it was put together (a job I otherwise planned to do myself but have limited time). Cost about $400. in addition to the $553.08 for clutch.
May 2018 160000 mi US $50	Bad boot caused CV joint wear / noise. Driver side front axle/CV joint replaced.
Aug 2018 268000 mi US $400	Rear struts (coil over) replaced, also replaced plugs and wires in engine.
Dec 2018 171000 mi US $167	Radiator leak. Upper radiator hose, radiator, and coolant replaced.
May 2019 172000 mi US $55	Speedometer/Odometer not working. Speed Sensor >> Replaced >> Resolved.
Jul 2019 172000 mi US $8	Right license plate lamp for inspection.
Mar 2020 184000 mi US $677	Bad Right Front C.V. Axle & bad Right Front Wheel Bearing & Spindle. These were all replaced. Also, had the front brake pads replaced and the front rotors turned (brakes were at the point of grinding) on this trip which is included in the cost.
Jul 2021 208000 mi US $400	Broken left front coil spring. Replaced both front struts/springs. Cost includes the alignment at a local shop.
Dec 2021 228000 mi US $290	Replaced bad alternator, and alternator belt (showing cracks)
Apr 2023 250000 mi US $40	Head gasket bad - replaced After completing head gasket the car would hesitate. Probably because I had to fold the wires back while replacing the gasket. Replaced plugs and wires - running well. Flex pipe replace While doing brakes, noticed the left outer tie rod had play - replaced.
Dec 2023 260000 mi US $500	Both front wheel bearings replaced.

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
Oct 2015 112361 mi US $86	Check engine light came on and give me a P0171 code. Bought the part and replaced the O2 B1S1. Check engine light came on and give me a P0171 code. Bought the part and replaced the O2 B1S1.
Nov 2015 113161 mi	Replaced the clutch kit and flywheel. They both worn out because of the usage and reached the limit. I replace clutch every 50k miles and flywheel for 100k for optimum performance. Not mechanical malfunction.
Dec 2015 114000 mi	I dont know what i did but my radiator hose has a crack or leak or something that make my car steam while i am driving. I think it came after i rev up to 8krpm with 1st gear. lol that was awesome. reached more than 40mph
Jan 2016 115000 mi US $224	code P0172. I thought it was my exhaust leak and yes there was a flex pipe leak.replaced and Erased the code. Then it came out again. Cant figure out what was it until I grabbed my scanner. LTFT was -12 so replaced the air filter
Feb 2016 115500 mi US $49	Power steering high pressure line starting to wet and saw 2 or 3 drops in the engine compartment. bought the part and replaced it . Of course, also had to flush the system. It uses ATF-3. Found 2 burned out brake light bulbs and a corroded side marker harness during the annual state inspection. Replaced them by my mechanic. Dann!! what a waste of money. I could have done it myself.
Jul 2016 118000 mi	Bulbs replaced, including dash lights, low beam, and rear lights. They burned out.
Aug 2016 124000 mi US $10	my car keeps trowing me P0172 rich code. The symptom i notice was that the code only comes out when i drive in the rain with wot. LTFT way up high. I checked the injectors and found irregular one. used injector cleaner and clean MAFS.

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2018
Jan 2018 101000 mi US $15	Car would not start. Replaced a plunger peg in the clutch pedal. Car started.
May 2018 109000 mi	Radiator rusted out at the top and was leaking. A/C stopped working. Ordered new radiator online and replaced.

Hyundai Elantra in Tennessee, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 52000 mi US $210	Replaced upper O2 sensor under warranty. However, rear brake pads were found to be worn out. I had the dealer replace pads and service rotors. Since my mileage is mostly on interstates, it seems the rear pads wore out prematurely.

Hyundai Elantra in Mississippi, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016 140000 mi US $500	Tie-rod ends were replaced. Worn Belts were repaired Front left strut seal leaking Replaced both front struts

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2012
May 2012 150100 mi US $97	Replaced clutch

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2010 64480 mi	P0456: Problem with the pressure in the fuel tank. Fixed by tightening the fuel cap properly. Another CEL (assuming P0456) lighted up during a trip in a region with a lot of mountains, refueling and tightening the fuel cap made the CEL disappear by itself. Maybe a filter in the fuel tank vacuum system is dying...
Mar 2012 77500 mi	Original Sway bar front left link worn out. Maintenance items like air filter, spark plugs, oil change, rear brakes...
Nov 2014 115980 mi C $100	Outer CV Boot broke.
Jun 2015 121520 mi	Condenser leak.

Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Jun 2013
Mar 2009 75000 mi US $170	RH parking brake cable broke.
May 2009 76000 mi US $60	LH parking brake cable snapped when engaged. Part was ordered from dealer and delivered 4 days later. Owner installed cable <1hr.
Nov 2010 102000 mi US $960	Clutch was found to be slipping. Clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing was replaced.
Mar 2012 128000 mi US $600	Ebrake cables replaced, four (4) brake calipers replaced.
Apr 2013 150000 mi US $2300	Manual transmission suffered catastrophic failure resulting in internal components exiting cast housing of transmission. Replacement transmission installed with new clutch and pressure plate. Manual transmission suffered catastrophic failure resulting in internal components exiting cast housing of transmission. Replacement transmission installed with new clutch and pressure plate.
Jun 2013 150000 mi	Exhaust leak at flex pipe.

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Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2014
Jun 2013 92000 mi US $20	Driver front window came off track. Took door apart and re-glued tab back to glass with two part epoxy.

Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 100000 mi	the car heated up. i believe it was a head gasket

Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010 64480 mi C $450	Leaking hose and CV joint clamped.
Mar 2011 67580 mi C $300	rear brakes were leaking brake fluid. Something had to be replaced, and then the brakes cleaned and adjusted.

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013 110000 mi US $250	The misaligned headlights were re-aimed. Original ignition wires were worn and replaced.
Mar 2014 128000 mi	Tie rod boot cracked. Tie rod itself is fine.

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2012
Jul 2010 60000 mi US $20	Headlight
Dec 2010 67000 mi US $500	Replaced timing belt

Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 168640 mi	All shocks needed replacing.

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008 46000 mi	Replace passenger side headlight.
Mar 2009 49000 mi	Headlight burned out.
Nov 2009 59000 mi	2 Oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer had to order parts. Dealer replcd parts

Hyundai Elantra in Arizona, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015 160000 mi	Replace both front wheel bearing due to grinding sound coming from passenger side.

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 US $2000	Radiator broke Engine got overheated

Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States Apr 2008 - Feb 2011
Jun 2008 60000 mi	Driver door window came off track. Dealer fixed, but problem re-occurred within two days.
Dec 2008 78000 mi US $150	Engine overheating. Thermostat and radiator hose replaced.

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014 75200 mi	Failure of radiator core. Replace radiator core, thermostat, all coolant hoses. Multiple sites of paint blister and rust appearance.
Jul 2014 76000 mi	discovered failing CV boots on half axles.
Sep 2016 88000 mi US $800	worn tie-rod end
Feb 2017 128000 mi US $653	Replace timing belt, idler pulley, tension pulley. Replace drivers side half axle.

Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2014
Jan 2012 60000 mi US $35	Passenger headlight out
Aug 2014 63000 mi	Accessory belt squealing.

Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2016
Oct 2010 94000 mi US $140	power steering hose failed
Jun 2012 110000 mi US $735	replaced struts to all 4 wheels. Rusted through.
Jan 2013 119700 mi US $370	Replaced both headlight fixtures, they were leaking water and corroding the connections then over heating.
May 2014 131000 mi US $650	replaced the rear struts, they were leaking. Replaced both front axles, the boots were both broken.
Sep 2015 142000 mi US $400	Replace ignition system
Jun 2016 145000 mi US $400	O2 sensor system replaced
Jul 2016 145000 mi	The emissions control system required a complete replacement so we junked the vehicle.

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Jan 2017
Dec 2009 61380 mi C $1000	Replaced timing Belt
Jul 2012 97200 mi C $600	Fault code P0449 Emission System. Replaced Canister Purge Valve, Shut off valve and Canister.
May 2013 111260 mi C $250	front wheel bearing and hub wornout
Dec 2014 136400 mi C $800	Rack and pinion loose. Needed replacement
Jun 2015 155000 mi C $500	Front and rear bearings replaced.
Dec 2015 161200 mi C $800	Front tie rod and boots

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2013
Jan 2010 89800 mi US $1000	had to replace washer fluid container, oxygen sensor Car was not changing gears properly..they did some stuff to fix it..can't remember what though.
Jul 2012 90000 mi US $200	needed new muffler
Oct 2013 108300 mi US $300	Steering makes loud whinny sounds

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2014
Jun 2012 53000 mi US $400	Replace leaking wheel cylinders in both rear brakes.
Jul 2012 54000 mi US $360	Replace sway bar links front and rear.
Aug 2012 54500 mi US $320	Replace oxygen sensor.

Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2015
Aug 2008 59000 mi	Still under warranty, there was a fluid leak in the rear brakeline. This is the only repair I've needed in 70,000 miles.
Apr 2015 174000 mi US $800	Alternator replaced

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 42000 mi	Wheel cylinder leaking, replaced.

Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 62000 mi C $1550	Rubber on steering wheel decaying and "chipping" off CV boots cracked and/or torn Upper radiator hose clamp replaced to stop very small leak Driver's power window operating slowly, lugging, stopping. Warranty will replace window track and hardware (but motor is OK) Brake fluid flushed, replaced, bled, rear brakes deglazed, cleaned, adjusted, emergency brake adjusted, minor parts for emergency brake replaced under warranty

Hyundai Elantra in Kansas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2012
Nov 2009 62000 mi	The check engine light was on briefly for a day. While it was on, I was able to find out that the oxygen sensor 1 bank 1 needs to be replaced. I've ordered the part and plan to install it when the engine light is back on again.
Aug 2010 71000 mi US $100	Both oxygen sensor failed. Covered under extended warranty with deductible of $100. Replaced flex pipe. Covered under warranty. ($120) Replaced upper radiator hose. $80. Replaced flex pipe. Covered under warranty. ($120) Replaced upper radiator hose. ($80) Both oxygen sensor failed. Covered under extended warranty with deductible of $100.

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Hyundai Elantra in Turkey Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
Jul 2017 74400 mi $100	timing belt, thermostat, LPG filter, small electric work, oil care

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Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States Apr 2007 - Apr 2018
Apr 2007 24000 mi	Warranty work to fix finnicky power mirrors, loose driver's seat and a loose interior trim panel.
Nov 2015 133000 mi US $500	Check engine light came on. Fuel economy on trip computer dropped by about 20%. Brought to dealer and the front O2 sensor was bad. Had dealer replace it. Fixed the problem.
Sep 2017 164000 mi US $550	Radiator had a leak. Replace radiator. Drivers side front wheel making clicking noise during turns. CV boot had a tear. Replaced boot and axle.
Mar 2018 169000 mi US $115	Original blower motor died. Replaced blower motor.

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
Nov 2015 138980 mi C $100	changed the upstream O2 sensor
Dec 2015 139500 mi C $150	replaced leaky radiator

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Oct 2012
Apr 2012 58300 mi US $48	Replaced Right Front Low Beam Bulb

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Apr 2015
Apr 2009 41540 mi	3 gears were off - replaced...?
Mar 2011 53320 mi	O2 sensor caused check engine light; shop reported that they could not find source and advised I could carry on without fixing.
Jun 2013 71300 mi C $3000	Clutch needed replacing Spark plug came loose, flew through engine compartment, threw off timing. Technician claimed someone must have incorrectly seated it; was original plug

Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2008 - Oct 2013
Feb 2010 67580 mi C $150	Front Brake Pads Caliper pin seized
Nov 2010 82460 mi C $85	Left rear brake cable seized & Right rear sticking.
Apr 2012 101760 mi C $75	installed new flex pipe... aftermaket, oem front exhaust pipe too much money 400-500 dollars
Sep 2012 109120 mi C $100	Alternator seized after sitting for a couple of week & when I started it the belt broke. Replaced the alternator with a low mileage used one & replace the belt.
Sep 2013 110980 mi C $100	Rear ABS sensors were very rusty not reading properly replace both rear Front o2 sensor turning on check engine light

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010 117000 mi US $200	Driver side axle joint leaking grease. Axle replaced. Noticed while mechanic was replacing clutch.
Jan 2011 145700 mi US $300	Flex pipe rusted out. Caused loud exhaust. Part was $225 online and independent mech wanted $135 to install. Performed install myself.
Sep 2011 137000 mi US $177	Power steering pump replaced. Making a whine noise.
Sep 2012 159000 mi US $400	Water pump needed to be replaced again. Was an aftermarket pump that had originally been replaced about 1.5 years ago. Replaced both O2 sensors.
Aug 2013 169000 mi US $700	Replaced H2O pump again for squealing. Also alternator replaces for grinding noise. Was not the problem. Still being evaluated.
Sep 2013 170000 mi US $150	Replaced both front brake calipers and rotors as one was frozen.
Oct 2013 170700 mi US $426	Steering pump was source of grinding noise. Replaced.
Feb 2014 174000 mi	Flex pipe rotted out again. Was covered under warranty.
Jan 2015 173200 mi US $500	Gas filler neck rusted. Tripped evap check engine light.
Sep 2015 181000 mi US $115	Replaced all 4 rotors and rear passenger caliper.
Apr 2017 187000 mi US $85	Radiator leaking. Replaced.
Jun 2018 198000 mi US $400	Replaced all calipers, rotors, and pads.

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States May 2008 - Nov 2012
Jul 2008 36000 mi	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. 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 40000 mi US $60	Successfully repaired Driver's Side headlight, and replaced passenger's headlight for matching set. Successfully repaired Driver's Side headlight, and replaced passenger's headlight for matching set.
Jun 2009 45000 mi	Original steering wheel vinyl deterioration. Replaced under warranty. Original steering wheel vinyl deterioration. Replaced under warranty.
Dec 2009 50000 mi US $35	Driver-side headlight went out. 3 weeks later passenger headlight also went out. Replaced both headlights successfully. Driver-side headlight went out. 3 weeks later passenger headlight also went out. Replaced both headlights successfully.
Jun 2010 57000 mi US $10	Passenger side vanity mirror separated from visor. Epoxied it back into place. Passenger side vanity mirror separated from visor. Epoxied it back into place.
Jul 2010 58000 mi US $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.
Nov 2010 68000 mi US $45	Both Headlights out within 3 days of each other. Replaced both.
Feb 2011 75900 mi	Lug nut stripped while in shop getting a tire rotation. Could not drive car home reliably. Got shop to replace lug nut.
Feb 2012 102000 mi US $220	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 mi US $469	Front passenger brake caliper seized. Replaced both front brake calipers, bled system, new pads.
Aug 2012 110800 mi US $6	Rubber seal on antenna was worn, replaced with part from Hyundai dealer.
Sep 2012 113000 mi US $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 mi US $45	Replaced radiator hoses and hose clamps. Radiator flush and fill.
Nov 2012 115000 mi US $453	Radiator developed crack in plastic housing along the top of the radiator. Replaced radiator. Notified front passenger side CV boot was cracked and required replacement.

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Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2014
Apr 2012 160000 mi US $200	ONE OF MOTOR MOUNTS WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR IN FOR TUNE-UP
Jun 2012 165000 mi US $400	REPLACED RADIATOR REPLACED PULLEY
Aug 2012 169600 mi US $350	Front passenger wheel bearing and rotor were replaced. Excessive dirt and rust
Apr 2013 189300 mi	Passenger front wheel bearing had to be replaced. Replacement in August 2012 had to be repeated. Was charged 1/2 price
Jun 2014 215000 mi US $1295	Transmission replaced crankshaft sensor replaced

Hyundai Elantra in Minnesota, United States Apr 2008 - May 2018
Dec 2010 76000 mi US $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.

Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 88000 mi US $315	Hole in exhaust system
Aug 2017 92000 mi US $1200	Oil leak and suspension issues
Jun 2018 105000 mi US $550	Replaced front axles
Jun 2022 151000 mi US $450	Power window (driver side) regulator replacement

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2018
Dec 2009 65000 mi US $425	Car overheated was towed to dealer. They determined that the cooling system had several faults. Replaced hoses, thermostat and flushed system.
Oct 2010 77000 mi US $600	Plastic tank on radiator cracking is very common, I personally suggest replacing with metal type.
Dec 2010 78000 mi US $15	Noticed foglamp was out, replaced both.
May 2012 94700 mi US $26	Had to replace both headlamps. Not sure if they both went at the same time or not but I saw one go first thing in the morning and upon inspection i noticed both were out.
Dec 2013 108000 mi US $200	CV joint boots are cracked and need to be replaced. Due to minimal cracking, part(s) will be replaced at a later date when finances have improved after Xmas ;-)
Mar 2014 110000 mi US $350	O2 sensor threw some codes. Turned out a leaky upper radiator hose had corroded the sensor connections. Replaced both CV joints, boots were cracked and one was leaky.
Sep 2015 121000 mi	Repaired torn boot
Nov 2016 127700 mi US $500	Struts needed replacement as well as sway bar end links

Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Feb 2019 17000 mi US $76	window drivers side, replaced hatch struts. oil change

Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 180000 mi	Struts

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 67000 mi US $250	Hole in exhaust on engine side of flex tube. 3rd repair for same problem.

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018
Oct 2013 174000 mi US $1300	Engine mounts needed replacing. Lots of loud clanking and vibration at high speeds. Thought it was suspension and/or tires. Found out the expensive way (trial and error) that it was engine mounts. 4 mounts and transmission mount.
May 2017 245000 mi US $80	Hydraulic lift arms x 2. rats infested the glove box while I was on deployment!
Jun 2018 265000 mi US $860	Rear struts. Rear brake pads.

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Jan 2015	cv axel

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Jun 2015 90000 mi US $700	Catalytic Converter rusted apart.
Feb 2017 104300 mi US $500	I had an accident and had to repair the lower control arms, replace left front tire, replace lower control arm.
Jul 2017 106000 mi US $640	Replace brakes and rotors.

Hyundai Elantra in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
Jan 2014 192820 mi A $360	Left and right parking brake cables were relaced due to the right cable breaking.
Aug 2014 203360 mi	Suspected exhaust gas leak at manifold or exhaust system. After extensive investigation it was found to be perished rubbers in floor which was allowing exhaust gas to enter cabin. Rubbers sealed and problem solved. Nil cost, good customer PR
Nov 2015 234360 mi A $500	Top tank on radiator split, radiator replaced.

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2015
Apr 2009 36000 mi	Passenger side view mirror not working well. Replaced switch to fix the problem.

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2015
Oct 2012 69000 mi	Motor Mount to the transmission Drivers side axle. Check Engine light is now on approx 1.5 weeks after being at the dealer for repair. I have not taken it in yet.
Nov 2012 69300 mi US $197	Thermostat installed faulty replaced under warranty at my shop. Rear brake pads
Feb 2013 70300 mi	Faulty Thermostat-possibility Hyundais don't like aftermarket parts.
May 2013 71000 mi US $100	Radiator. I took it to my mechanic (outside of the dealership) the top seam was going from his visual inspection. It still was able to be driven to the dealership and dropped off that evening.
Sep 2013 74000 mi US $50	Temp. Sensor I thought was changed the last trip set off the check engine light. CEL back on afterwards.
Nov 2013 75500 mi	Replaced total exhaust system Cad converter, muffler etc. New motor mounts.
Oct 2014 84200 mi US $150	Battery

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014 57800 mi US $1100	Car vibrates at idle. Indy shop replaced two motor mounts, probably not Hyundai parts. Dealer replaced other two. Still vibrates, because of non-Hyundai parts? Car vibrates at idle. Indy shop replaced two motor mounts, probably not Hyundai parts. Dealer replaced other two. Still vibrates, because of non-Hyundai parts?
Apr 2014 58000 mi US $475	Dealer replaced the two aftermarket OEM mounts the indy shop put in with Hyundai OEM parts. The car now performs as designed, and the vibration at idle is gone.
Jun 2014 59000 mi US $200	Check engine light came on, and a scan using a code reader indicated a malfunctioning upstream O2 sensor. The dealer replaced the sensor.
Mar 2018 79000 mi US $750	Pinhole radiator leak resulting in intermittent heat and fluctuating temp gauge. Mechanic replaced radiator, upper and lower hoses.
Jun 2018 81000 mi US $640	Driver's side CV axle found to be leaking. Dealer replaced CV axle.

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 56000 mi	Driver's side seatbelt wouldn't retract. Second time in history of car. Crack around rear lock. Cover on front lights turning opaque. Replace driver seatbelt, replace cracked body panel around trunk lock, replace discoloured and opaque front light covers. Discussed various leaks due to insubstantial rubber gaskets around doors. Was not covered by warranty, repair refused.
Sep 2009 62000 mi US $5	All trim on the inside of the hatchback is coming off. It covers the electrical systems etc. First piece broke off years ago. Multiple shops have said they would order it etc. Last shop said parts not available. Used duct tape to fix.

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