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Hyundai Elantra

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)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009HyundaiElantra

51

Fewest         Most

25
7.6
8600
2008HyundaiElantra

18

Fewest         Most Decent sample size, but results for the 2007 and 2009 suggest that the actual repair frequency might be higher.

35
9.7
20300
2007HyundaiElantra

54

Fewest         Most

26
7.7
40400
2006HyundaiElantra*

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 10
7.4
57400
2005HyundaiElantra

58

Fewest         Most

30
7.6
64100
2004HyundaiElantra*

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 12
7.2
64500
2003HyundaiElantra*

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 14
8.8
85600
2002HyundaiElantra*

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 18
6.5
99900
2001HyundaiElantra*

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 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.

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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.

 

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.

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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

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"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.

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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

Body4-door Sedan
Wheelbase104.3
Length177.4
Width69.9
Height58.3
Curb Weight2723
Fuel Capacity14.0
R1 Headroom40.0
R1 Shoulder Room55.6
R1 Hip Room54.2
R1 Legroom43.5
R2 Headroom37.6
R2 Shoulder Room55.1
R2 Hip Room54.0
R2 Legroom35.0
Cargo Volume14.2
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2010 Hyundai Elantra 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBlueGLSSE
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 Transmission5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65R15 tires195/65R15 tires205/55HR16 tires
Standard AudioNo audio systemUnbranded audio system, 172W, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 172W, 6 speakers
Optional AudioUnbranded audio system, 172W, 6 speakers  
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