2007 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2007	Hyundai Elantra		19 Elantras, 9.5 months of data per Elantra, average 66100 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 Elantras, 9.5 months of data per Elantra, average 66100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs

Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	66000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	74000	419	Fuel pump losing pressure.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	44000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	74000	483	Timing belt replacement
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	3000	0	I was pulling backward out of my driveway and saw I was about to hit the trash can, so I turned the wheel all the way and it clicked, malfunctioning my EPS. According to Hyundai, this malfunction had never happened before.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	19000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	49700	0	Air Bag Light
Mar	2013	54000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

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.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	67000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	85000	0	Under-hood car alarm, went off unexpectedly. Found TSB after many late-night wakeups--dealer did not know about it. Original sensor plunger too short, replaced with longer plunger and computer re-set. Recall for air bag sensors.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	2000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	17000	0	Sun visor broke off at the hinge/mount. It was replaced for free under warranty.
Mar	2013	20000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	30000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	30000	0	Crash Bag Light Stayed On

 

Hyundai Elantra in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	102000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	104300	0	Intermediate shaft clunking Tie rod ends loose
Jun	2012	126000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	21000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	49000	0	The seatbelt light on.
Apr	2013	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	60000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	82000	503	Timing belt and water pump.
Mar	2013	91000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008		0	Rattle noise coming from interior (3 spots)
Jul	2009		0	Rattle noise coming from interior (more than 3 spots). Wasn't able to completely fix the problem.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008		0	Air bag light remaining on. Dealer replaced "air bag module" under warranty.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007		0	Transmission failed. covered under warranty so didn't pay anything. really disappointed though.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	23000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	68000	290	Timing Belt tension system was replaced. Timing belt got lose.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	34720		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	59520	1400	Mechanic mentioned that brakes pads were only at 1mm and the rotors were eating into them and were rusting. Front brakes only were changed at this time.  Timing belt was also replaced just for safety and recommended replacement time.
Oct	2011	70640	60	Washer Fluid Hose became unattached. Took to dealer and b/c not under warranty paid for diagnostic to assess and then re-attach.
Nov	2011	71920	92	Same issue as before. Washer Fluid hose stopped working. Took it in and had it replaced rather than reattached.
Mar	2013	95480		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	41000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	43000	0	NOISY SUSPENSION OVER CERTAIN KINDS OF ROADS
Dec	2012	72000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	17000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	19000	0	Rattle in dash behind instr cluster. Dealer thought AC vent duct hitting other itnms, made their repair. Noise is still there, still sounds like the something in the duct.
Aug	2009	21000	0	no action on same problem as July Noise from front suspension front suspension noise attributed to bad sway bar link - replaced lin removed most noise but opposite side nto replaced is suspect as similar occasional seems to be presnt (dealer indcates loosemnes may be present but no enough for warranted repair).
Dec	2009	23000	0	Noise in rear suspension - determined by shop to be sway bar links Door handle interior noise - not sure if it is completely fixed. Dash panel noise - heard but not repeatable so no completion.
Jan	2010	23000	0	rear sway links, rear spring replaced - warranty
Jul	2010	25000	575	all pads and rotors replaced ABS light on, codes thrown indicate front wheelset problem.
Dec	2011	54000	0	noise rear susp

 

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 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 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 Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007		0	Seat track replacement DS/Air Bag light on
Oct	2007		0	Reprogram PCM for Speedo error
Jan	2008		0	Adjust throttle cable/Throttle cable loose and vibrating against firewall.
Sep	2009	21000	0	Clunking in front end. Steering tight felt suspension related. Dealer found left front sway bar bushing bad and replaced. Had to return to dealer for replacement of front RH sway bar link. These are normally replaced in pairs but the dealer only had one in stock during last visit so it was not replaced.
Jul	2010	27000	0	Air bag light illuminated. Air bag module needed to be replaced. Part not in stock and had to be ordered by dealer.
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	41000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	74000	390	Timing belt. Don't think water pump was replaced.
Oct	2009	80000	30	Front brakes.
Aug	2010	98000	200	hvac blower needed to be replaced
Apr	2011	113000	266	Check engine light on, replaced stop valve
Jun	2011	120000	15	replaced brake switch. all brake lights not functioning.
Dec	2011			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.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	31000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	71000	600	Timing Belt replacement
Sep	2011	92000	300	Leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced.
Mar	2013	111000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007		0	speedometer off 5 miles per hour. Tech stated this was normal. I filed complaint with Hyundai and the Office of Defects Investigation.
Sep	2007		0	left turn signal won't cancel...ordered part.
Oct	2007		0	two more attempts to repair left turn signal. Two improper repairs performed this month. I ordered the replacement of entire multifunction switch. Corrected problem. No longer go to that dealer. Improper training.
Nov	2007		0	glove box rattle, vent rattle. Vent reinsulated and glove box "stops" replaced with updated design. Did not stop rattle in glovebox. I made my own fix by installing small, foam circles similar to furnature anti scuff pads. Fixed problem. design flaw.
Dec	2007		0	CSA reprogramming of speedometer per customer complaints!! Speedometer error corrected. Hyundai stops lying to customers and admits speedometer problem. Warranty extended for inaccurate mileage.
Dec	2009	67000	562	Timing belt replacement. Timing belts should be banned. Nothing more than a revenue generator for the company. Brake pads were dragging on rear due to frozen calipers. Tech advised cleaning and adjusting every 20,000 miles. These are disc brakes and the only ones I ever had that happen to. Poor corrosion resistence. Car still has original brakes at 60%
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	24000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	33000	0	Clunking noise in the left front end. Antiroll bar bushings replaced on both sides.
Jan	2013	75000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	12000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	30000	198	ABS light came on while cruising at 70 mph. Tires had 3 different tread depths due to two being replaced alignment issue front tires, then damage to sidewall of factory tire. Put newest tire on right front wheel. Speed sensors confused.
Jul	2012	41000		Most recent odometer entry.