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2008 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
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Chart based on 152 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Elantra suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 26660 mi | Clunking in the suspension. Front sway bar endlinks replaced under warranty. |
| 28520 mi | Clunking in the suspension. Rear sway bar endlinks replaced under warranty. |
| 28400 mi C $800 |
Washers or bushings on the sway bar required replacement, |
| 86800 mi C $275 |
Right rear control arm replaced with some extra small parts |
| 67800 mi US $310 |
Replaced front struts and stabilizer end links |
| 140000 mi US $300 |
New struts and stabilizer bar links. |
| 36000 mi | went to dealer to correct suspension noise caused by a third party alignment service. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 56000 mi | sway bar bushings went bad |
| 108000 mi US $800 |
Front end alignment issues causing uneven tire wear (had been driven in this state for 9 months, tires were worn to cords), found neg. camber and toe caused by worn steering arms. Repaired rod ends and fixed alignment and replaced tires. |
| 59520 mi C $500 |
rear shock absorber |
| 145000 mi US $178 |
Rear sway bar links replaced |
| 187000 mi US $200 |
replace worn out front sway bar links |
| 83000 mi US $35 |
Front Sway Bar Links needed replacement due to excessive wear (knocking noise). |
| 98971 mi US $24 |
Replaced rear sway bar links due to knocking noises from rear. |
| 100000 mi US $30 |
Replaced front sway bar links. Previous replacement parts (2016) were worn out, resulting in knocking noìse from front end. |
| 95480 mi C $80 |
Front and rear passenger stabilizer bar links required replacing |
| 124000 mi C $30 |
My wife noticed that the front end would wonder sometimes, as well as a clunking/clicking when hitting bumps in the road. Determined that the drivers side outer tie-rod was worn (boot broken and the joint was very loose). Replaced same. My wife noticed that the front end was still a little noisy and would still wonder slightly; decided to replace the passenger side outer tie-rod (this one was not as bad as the drivers side, but still excessively worn). matter now resolved |
| 137020 mi | Replaced sway bar link |
| 144460 mi | Mechanic removed a seized sway-bar link while performing an oil change (as a courtesy) |
| 34000 mi US $1000 |
control arm, alignment, 2 front tires, rear brakes |
| 25000 mi | annoying squeal from rear right wheel, could not replicate |
| 28000 mi | clicking noise when car gets on bumps, stabilizer links - left and right were replaced |
| 39000 mi | Sway Bar Links were replaced. |
| 112100 mi C $200 |
Worn bushings for the third time |
| 5000 mi | Power steering stopped working one cold morning. Shut engine off and started again, and steering worked fine. No other issues since, but brought into the shop anyway. They found code C2412. Remove and replace EPS column. |
| 47326 mi | Left Front sway bar link needed replacement. Symptom: Knocking noise when driven on bumpy roads. Replaced left hand front sway bar link. Work done under warranty. |
| 55000 mi | Right front sway bar link was rattling on bumpy roads. Part was replaced under orignal factory warranty. |
| 36000 mi | Clunking noise in driver side front suspension when going over even small bumps. A strut cover was worked on with some kind of sealant/adhesive. Problem has not returned. |
| 76500 mi US $200 |
The rear sway bar became loose, causing noises during normal driving (over modest bumps/irregularities in the road). |
| 95000 mi | Electronic Power Steering control motor failed. Intermittent, was part of recall, so Hyundail to pay for part replacement. |
| 14000 mi | Replace RF suspension link due to crack - sounded like car was falling apart on even slightly uneven roads. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 65100 mi $500 |
Tie-rod replacement |
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