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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 27 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

112000 mi

US $197
Voltage regulator stopped regulating, replaced alternator. 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

109000 mi Blower unit for A/C and Heat stopped working entirely. All fuses fine. Living with it until I am able to purchases a new/used unit. 
104500 mi

US $8
Low beam headlight bulb. 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

87300 mi

US $129
Battery bad. Replaced. 
123380 mi

C $28
Passenger side headlight was out. I replaced this. 
40000 mi Passenger side power mirror adjust was intermittent. Dealer replaced switch under warranty. Only repair so far at 103,000 miles. 
53940 mi alternator changed 
63240 mi one rear brake light and fog light bulb replaced. 
68200 mi one fog and one hi beam bulb burn out. 
69440 mi DRL, hibeams, fogs and washer fluid pump stopped working all at once. Fuses are not burned, looks like a ground problem, but still to be fixed, on first contact dealer says they don't know what the problem could be. 
141000 mi

US $2000
Alternator died on winter morning. Charge light lit correctly. Alternator replaced with rebuilt. 
91000 mi

US $15
Replaced the driver side headlight twice in the last 3 months 
103000 mi

US $50
I had caused a short when replacing the low beams. Had to take it in for diagnosis 
91000 mi

US $40
Both headlights out, replaced. 
118000 mi

US $500
Alternator seized. Replaced Alternator and accessory belt. 
133300 mi

C $80
multiple lights out.. 
139000 mi

US $150
Driver's side fog light assembly could not keep steady power to fog light. Fog light assembly was replaced with a new one. 
51000 mi

US $15
Driver side, low beam headlight replaced. 
73000 mi

US $21
passenger headlight replaced. 
77000 mi replaced R/R tail light, brake light was out. 
88700 mi

US $21
R/R driver headlight (H7) 
144500 mi

US $28
Both headlights and one marker light burned out. One headlight bulb lasted only 2 weeks. Replaced with standard bulbs to see if we get longer life. Tested alternator and checked battery for overcharging. System seems OK. 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

85554 mi Have had recurring problem with rear brake lights burning out. Have replaced 5 in the last year and a half. 
Air conditioner failed. Entire system replaced. At this point, should have purchased new car.  
156000 mi

US $960
AC compressor, condenser and some hoses were replaced 
182000 mi

US $160
Air con recharge required, no leak detected. 
72000 mi Front passenger window would not operate took drive motor apart and cleaned it, the brushes were simply dirty. 

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2002 Hyundai Elantra Electrical Problems

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