

Hyundai Elantra
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Hyundai Elantra Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Hyundai Elantra rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Hyundai Elantra reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Hyundai | Elantra | ![]() | 25 7.6 8600 | |
| 2008 | Hyundai | Elantra | ![]() | 35 9.7 20300 | |
| 2007 | Hyundai | Elantra | ![]() | 26 7.7 40400 | |
| 2006 | Hyundai | Elantra* |   | 10 7.4 57400 | |
| 2005 | Hyundai | Elantra | ![]() | 30 7.6 64100 | |
| 2004 | Hyundai | Elantra* |   | 12 7.2 64500 | |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Elantra* |   | 14 8.8 85600 | |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Elantra* |   | 18 6.5 99900 | |
| 2001 | Hyundai | Elantra* |   | 16 6.3 129500 | |
To see how the Hyundai Elantra's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Hyundai Elantra--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Hyundai Elantra Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Hyundai Elantra repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2009 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2001 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Hyundai Elantra Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Hyundai Elantra's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Hyundai Elantra's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Most Popular
Hyundai Elantra Price Comparisons
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Corolla
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Sentra
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Focus
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Accent
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Honda Fit
- Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Versa
Hyundai Elantra MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Hyundai Elantra. Price the Hyundai Elantra.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4-door Sedan | Blue | 14,145 | 13,758 | 720 |
| GLS | 16,895 | 16,385 | 720 | ||
| SE | 17,845 | 17,113 | 720 |
Hyundai Elantra Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Hyundai Elantra and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Hyundai Elantra price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Hyundai Elantra.
Dealer Price Quotes
Hyundai Elantra Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Hyundai Elantra Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Hyundai Elantra's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Hyundai Elantra, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Hyundai Elantra Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Hyundai Elantra?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Elantra--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Hyundai Elantra review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Hyundai Elantra Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Hyundai Elantra tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Hyundai Elantra--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Hyundai Elantra Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Elantra by owners, visit:
ElantraXD.com -- Hyundai Elantra forum
ElantraClub.com -- Hyundai Elantra forum
2010 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Body | 4-door Sedan |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 104.3 |
| Length | 177.4 |
| Width | 69.9 |
| Height | 58.3 |
| Curb Weight | 2723 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.0 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 55.6 |
| R1 Hip Room | 54.2 |
| R1 Legroom | 43.5 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.6 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 |
| R2 Hip Room | 54.0 |
| R2 Legroom | 35.0 |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 |
| Top of page ^ | |
2010 Hyundai Elantra 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | Blue | GLS | SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 138@6000 TQ: 136@4500 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 138@6000 TQ: 136@4500 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 138@6000 TQ: 136@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65R15 tires | 195/65R15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
| Standard Audio | No audio system | Unbranded audio system, 172W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 172W, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 172W, 6 speakers |   |   |
| Top of Page ^ | |||
Need expert advice on a problem with your Elantra?
Pay what you'd like, and only if you receive a helpful response.






