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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 172 repairs.
2003 Hyundai Elantra electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86895 mi US $45 |
Starter / clutch position switch |
| 89609 mi US $80 |
new battery |
| 75000 mi US $103 |
Replaced battery. Existing battery died with no warning. |
| 101000 mi US $20 |
Failed clutch safety interlock switch behind clutch pedal. Attempted adjustment first, no correction. Removed switch and jumped circuit while waiting for part. Hyundai OEM part ordered and installed per ALLDATA. |
| 127000 mi US $253 |
Starter stopped working. Had to rebuild it. |
| 143300 mi US $1800 |
Starter that was repaired 2 years back started showing the same problem again. Replaced. Replaced struts on one wheel. Replaced worn out tires. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $225 |
door lock |
| 127000 mi | electric window is broken |
| 65000 mi | Door locks broke. Also needed $800 60k service. Sold car because couldn't afford repairs. |
| 137000 mi US $60 |
Right headlight went out, replaced unit |
| 74400 mi C $250 |
Alternator and battery were replaced |
| 74000 mi US $25 |
Replaced passenger side headlight bulb and fixed windshield wiper for free. |
| 105000 mi US $960 |
Electrical system issues randomly prevented car from starting. Fixed. |
| 28000 mi | Windshield wipers stopped. The wiper motors burned out. Warranty service replaced the wiper motors and fixed them free including parts and labor. |
| 51000 mi | Moonroof made rattling noises when closed. I re-tightened the screws and the noises are gone. |
| 145700 mi C $150 |
Alternator died |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 150040 mi C $200 |
Drove through standing water, shorted out alternator. Was suspecting alternator failing before. Replaced alternator |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi | Controller knob for changing positions of ventilation not working. Can be switched to windshield or face only when taping to in between positions. |
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