2003 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2003

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2003 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

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2003 Hyundai Elantra brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (61%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Engine not specified

134540 mi

C $1600
Brakes were making noise - took for check up. Needed to replace caliper.  Master cylinder for brake replaced. Brake fluid Flushed. 
81000 mi Rear brake cylinder corroded 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

57000 mi

US $150
Rear brakes locked as a result of improper bad/caliper alignment. Brake pads replaced as part of repair due to excessive burning. 
68000 mi

US $978
Locked right rear caliper, followed by a locked left rear caliper. New pads/rotors due to damage from locked rear brakes. 
74000 mi

US $125
Parking brake cables had been binding and rear brakes would remain locked. Obtained new cables for both rear disc brakes. Removed center console and rear wheels to facilitate repair. 
44000 mi

US $140
right rear parking brake cable replaced 
94976 mi

US $100
new brake caliper right rear lower power steering line 
97017 mi

US $500
new pads front and rear plus right rear caliper and 2 new rotors rear 
100886 mi

US $420
both E-Brake cables replaced 
50000 mi

US $539
brakes failed while driving to Chicago. pedal went to floor. Hyundai said 2 back wheel cylinders need to be replaced, and a "flush". 
50000 mi

US $120
Brakes replaced because of the failure of a shim. Shim did not lower braking performance anyway, just made a noise as it slide along the non-friction area of the rotor. Part could not be purchased by itself so a brake job was performed. 
92000 mi

US $200
caliper 
100000 mi

US $600
brake line leak, and damaged brake pad 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

113300 mi Dashboard brake warning light would come on during acceleration. Brake fluid found to be low. 
185000 mi

US $600
master cylinder 
75000 mi

US $300
Parking brake cable got heavy rust and snapped during winter and the rear brake calipers were almost dead. (Ignored the sympton for 2 years...) Rear calipers and parking brake cables were replaced. E-Brake cable rusted and snapped. Rear calipers were damaged as I've ignored the symptom for two winters. Rear calipers and e-brake cables were replaced. 
81840 mi

C $200
Brake fluid leakage from the proportional valve- master cylinder. Brake light goes on at the time of acceleration. 
99200 mi brakes line, rear brakes, master cylinder leakage 
136000 mi

US $150
Brake booster & master cylinder 
145000 mi

US $120
Front end calipers corroded shut. I replaced both calipers, one rotor, replaced brake pads with ceramic ones. 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

90000 mi

US $410
Emergency brake cables seized and had to be replaced 
159000 mi

US $200
Parking brake cable replaced. Original rusted out.  

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2003 Hyundai Elantra Brake Problems

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