2002 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2002

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2002 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (2%)

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2002 Hyundai Elantra transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

103000 mi

US $140
replaced clutch master cylinder 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

83080 mi Wouldn't switch into 3rd or 4th during 1st drive when it arrived at my house. Took car back to seller and got money back! Took to repair shop they told me it would cost 1200 for new transmission possibly took it back to seller. 
103000 mi

US $420
Front axles replaced.  
116300 mi

US $250
The transmission solenoid for second gear failed. All solenoids and the input and output sensors were replaced. 
123000 mi

US $120
Both front axles replaced due to broken boots that lost all grease 
47000 mi

US $100
CEL while driving, transmission went into safe mode (3rd gear), pulled code p0715 (input shaft speed). Replaced transmission input speed sensor (TSS). Car shifts correctly now. 
104000 mi

US $950
drivetrain repair drivetrain repair 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

82000 mi

US $140
Axle boot on left front started leaking grease. Axle replacement was same price as repair so went with new axle. 
86000 mi Problems shifting into 2nd gear. Dealership could not reproduce problem.  
98000 mi

US $228
Left front axle had split open Axle replaced 
120000 mi

US $1775
Replaced transmission (failing differentials) 
143000 mi

US $1200
Driver side CV boot discovered torn. Explained slight clicking noise while turning. Don't know how long it had been that way. 
163500 mi

US $540
Driver's Side CV Halfshaft. 
50 mi Shifter knob twisted backwards. 
118000 mi

US $9
Replaced clutch master cylinder 
169300 mi

US $115
replaced left and right axles 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

55000 mi Car was having difficulty shifting gear. Transmission replaced.  
70000 mi

US $1000
Transmission replaced for the second time.  
78120 mi

C $500
Transmission problem occurring intermittently. Engine would stick before shifting with a bang. 
76000 mi Automatic transmission shifting hard into third gear when engine is cold. Dealer scanned the transmission codes-there were none and was told that the transmission was acting as the manufacturer intended. 
254200 mi

US $350
Cv joints 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra Transmission Problems

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