2005 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
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Hyundai Elantra Reliability through December 31, 2012
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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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Hyundai Elantra | 31 Elantras, 9.2 months of data per Elantra, average 96000 miles92 |
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2005 Hyundai Elantra
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| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 74000 | 178 | both O2 sensors needed to be replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 149700 | 97 | Replaced clutch |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 89300 | 80 | Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| Apr | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 100000 | 800 | would not start |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 52700 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 60140 | 0 | 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... P0456: Problem with the pressure in the fuel tank. Fixed by tightening the fuel cap properly. |
| Apr | 2011 | 66520 | 175 | Timing Belt, idler, tensioner, all accessory belts, water pump and coolant change. |
| Mar | 2012 | 77500 | 0 | Original Sway bar front left link worn out. Maintenance items like air filter, spark plugs, oil change, rear brakes... |
| Mar | 2013 | 92380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 75000 | 170 | RH parking brake cable broke. |
| May | 2009 | 76000 | 60 | LH parking brake cable snapped when engaged. Part was ordered from dealer and delivered 4 days later. Owner installed cable <1hr. |
| May | 2010 | 94000 | 100 | Rear brakes, pads and rotors, were replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 102000 | 960 | Clutch was found to be slipping. Clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing was replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 128000 | 600 | Ebrake cables replaced, four (4) brake calipers replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 148000 | 2300 | Manual transmission suffered catastrophic failure resulting in internal components exiting cast housing of transmission. Replacement transmission installed with new clutch and pressure plate. |
| 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. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | Replaced colour defective interior door trim piece at delivery of the Elantra. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Key immobiliser transponder malfunction. Not allowing car to start on some attempts. Part replaced under warranty | |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Steering knuckle located just after the firewall replaced. Was causing steering clunk. Replaced and eliminated the problem. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 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. | |
| 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 |
| Mar | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 60000 | 20 | Headlight |
| Dec | 2010 | 67000 | 500 | Replaced timing belt |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 64480 | 450 | Leaking hose and CV joint clamped. Pads and rotors needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 67580 | 300 | rear brakes were leaking brake fluid. Something had to be replaced, and then the brakes cleaned and adjusted. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Still under warranty, there was a fluid leak in the rear brakeline. This is the only repair I've needed in 70,000 miles. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 55000 | 1035 | Passenger headlight out 60,000 mile service, incl timing belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 110000 | 250 | The misaligned headlights were re-aimed. Original ignition wires were worn and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 53000 | 400 | Replace leaking wheel cylinders in both rear brakes. |
| Jul | 2012 | 54000 | 360 | Replace sway bar links front and rear. |
| Aug | 2012 | 55000 | 320 | Replace oxygen sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 74000 | 250 | Replaced timing belt, water pump and spark plugs. Also performed transmission fluid drain and fill. |
| Dec | 2012 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 59000 | 1000 | had to replace washer fluid container, oxygen sensor timing belt (60K mile maintenance), transmission flush. Car was not changing gears properly..they did some stuff to fix it..can't remember what though. |
| Dec | 2010 | 75000 | 200 | new brake pads for all 4 |
| Jul | 2012 | 90000 | 200 | needed new muffler |
| 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 British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 62000 | 1550 | Rubber on steering wheel decaying and "chipping" off Replaced water pump with 100,000km on it, as no extra labour charge if done while doing scheduled replacement of timing belt. If replaced seperately (ie due to failure) labour would be approximately $350. 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) Timing belt replaced -- recommended at 96,000km Front brake pads replaced (were at <15%) and rotors machined. Brake fluid flushed, replaced, bled, rear brakes deglazed, cleaned, adjusted, emergency brake adjusted, minor parts for emergency brake replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 94000 | 140 | power steering hose failed |
| Jun | 2012 | 110000 | 735 | replaced struts to all 4 wheels. Rusted through. |
| Jan | 2013 | 116700 | 370 | Replaced both headlight fixtures, they were leaking water and corroding the connections then over heating. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | Replace passenger side headlight. |
| Mar | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Headlight burned out. |
| Nov | 2009 | 59000 | 0 | 2 Oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer had to order parts. Dealer replcd parts |
| Jun | 2011 | 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. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 61380 | 1000 | Replaced timing Belt |
| Jul | 2012 | 98400 | 600 | Fault code P0449 Emission System. Replaced Canister Purge Valve, Shut off valve and Canister. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 62000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Replaced upper radiator hose. ($80) Both oxygen sensor failed. Covered under extended warranty with deductible of $100. Replaced flex pipe. Covered under warranty. ($120) |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Warranty work to fix finnicky power mirrors, loose driver's seat and a loose interior trim panel. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 67580 | 150 | Timing Belt Front Brake Pads Caliper pin seized |
| Nov | 2010 | 82460 | 85 | Left rear brake cable seized & Right rear sticking. |
| May | 2011 | 90180 | 150 | Front rotors replaced rear rotors replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 102460 | 75 | installed new flex pipe... aftermaket, oem front exhaust pipe too much money 400-500 dollars |
| Sep | 2012 | 109120 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 108000 | 700 | Replaced water pump along with timing belt and all accessory belts |
| Oct | 2010 | 117000 | 200 | Driver side axle joint leaking grease. Axle replaced. Noticed while mechanic was replacing clutch. |
| Jan | 2011 | 123700 | 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 | 177 | Power steering pump replaced. Making a whine noise. |
| Sep | 2012 | 159000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 173000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 41540 | 0 | 3 gears were off - replaced...? |
| Mar | 2011 | 53320 | 0 | O2 sensor caused check engine light; shop reported that they could not find source and advised I could carry on without fixing. |
| Jan | 2013 | 67580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 40000 | 290 | Normal Wear of Brake Pads - Rear Pads replaced and Rotors Machined |
| Jun | 2011 | 53000 | 8070 | There was no problem. I decided to have the 60K Maintenance Performed and the Timing Chain Replaced at the same time. The dealer was offering a 15% service discount that I wanted to take advantage of. |
| Apr | 2012 | 58700 | 48 | Replaced Right Front Low Beam Bulb |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 161000 | 200 | ONE OF MOTOR MOUNTS WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR IN FOR TUNE-UP |
| Jun | 2012 | 165000 | 400 | REPLACED RADIATOR REPLACED PULLEY |
| Aug | 2012 | 171000 | 350 | Front passenger wheel bearing and rotor were replaced. Excessive dirt and rust |
| Sep | 2012 | 174000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 60000 | 0 | 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 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | Passenger side view mirror not working well. Replaced switch to fix the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 500 | Tires all around - Yokohama Avid H4s | |
| Apr | 2009 | 56000 | 130 | Rear brake pads. |
| Dec | 2009 | 65000 | 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 | 600 | Plastic tank on radiator cracking is very common, I personally suggest replacing with metal type. |
| Dec | 2010 | 78000 | 15 | Noticed foglamp was out, replaced both. |
| May | 2012 | 94500 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 69000 | 0 | 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 | 69500 | 197 | Thermostat installed faulty replaced under warranty at my shop. Rear brake pads |
| Feb | 2013 | 70500 | 0 | Faulty Thermostat-possibility Hyundais don't like aftermarket parts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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