2001 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2001

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2001 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (3%)

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2001 Hyundai Elantra suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

106000 mi

US $140
Both front wheel bearings went bad making growling noises. Replaced bearings and needed to be pressed on. 

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2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

127900 mi

US $250
Replaced right wheel bearings 
141000 mi

US $200
Power steering hose leakage 
290000 mi

US $280
Driver's side wheel bearing seized up and had to be replaced. Terrible loud popping and creaking noises while driving, car shuddered frequently. 
142000 mi

US $100
Requested alignment, mechanic found bad control arm. 
151000 mi

US $1000
Replaced steering knuckles, control arms, left sway bar link, front wheel bearings. 
152000 mi

US $150
Replace drums, shoes, and rear hubs & rear wheel bearings. 
165000 mi

US $250
Replaced the steering rack and tie rod ends. The rack was exhibiting a power bias towards one side, which is a sign of an internal leak. 
178000 mi

US $85
Replace rusted-out power steering pressure hose. 
92000 mi

US $600
Rear struts replaced. 
126200 mi

US $875
Right front tie rod ends loose. Replace right front hub bearing. Left front ball joint nut loose. Alignment, tuneup. 
140000 mi the front wheel bearings needed replacement 

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2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

122000 mi

US $175
R&R bad left front wheel bearing 
123000 mi

US $600
R/R strut mounts, struts, springs - all 4 wheels 
94190 mi

A $1362
Items replaced: Front shock absorbers (Boge); strut top plates, front coil springs, front and rear 'D' bushes (all genuine Hyundai); front sway bar links (generic brand);  Items replaced: Front shock absorbers (Boge); strut top plates, front coil springs, front and rear 'D' bushes (all genuine Hyundai); front sway bar links (generic brand); both outer CV boots (expandable PTW); front brake pads & rotors (RDA) 

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2001 Hyundai Elantra 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

140000 mi Lower pass control arm rusted away and failed at like 10 MPH. Fully covered under recall. Replaced lower control arms and front frame (because it was faster than getting the captured bolts out). Hyundai covered it all. This was like in July 2009. 

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2001 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems

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