2004 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2004

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2004 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

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2004 Hyundai Elantra transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

184000 mi

US $600
Replace axles because trans out, badly worn. 
220000 mi

US $20
Flush and replace clutch fluid. Bleed clutch cylinder 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

140000 mi

US $350
CV boot cracked - needed replacing 
145000 mi

US $200
Replace torn boot; reseal transaxle 
100000 mi Shift solenoid in transmission was bad. 
82700 mi gear selector broken 
60000 mi Transmission cooling hose ruptured and leaked all the fluid onto the driveway. I had the car towed in.  
67000 mi Transmission fluid line leaked from a previous hose replacement. The hose clamps had come loose. 
138000 mi

US $300
The first shop detected a broken CV boot and tie rod on the front driver side but wanted too much money to repair so I went to another shop that fixed it for less than half of the first estimate. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

144000 mi

US $900
Replaced very worn, but still functioning clutch after acquiring car from previous owner. 
111300 mi

US $40
Clutch slave cylinder developed a leak. Replaced slave cylinder 
151000 mi

US $400
CV joint on passenger side was leaking. Had front axle including CV joint replaced as a unit. 
180000 mi

US $1000
Clutch was replaced due to slipping at high load. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

139400 mi

US $2100
Dealer installed a used transmission in the car, but this transmission also was bad. dealer ws great and once again found another transmission, installed it and it has been great ever since. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra Transmission Problems

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