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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 21 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

36000 mi

US $1400
c/v assembly rusted out and broke 
134540 mi

C $1600
Cv boot replaced for right side. 
52000 mi

US $1191
Needed new CV joints. Replaced them. 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

53000 mi

US $115
problem with clutch pedal too high, clutch slow to engage - Stephens Hyundai told me "no problem existed" Friend told me clutch needs replaced soon, common probl in this year and make  
89000 mi

US $575
replaced left axle half shaft after clicking noise appeared. Boot had been worn previously, so shaft was exposed to dirt, etc. 
80000 mi

US $1100
clutch came apart for the second time 
90000 mi

US $855
New CV joints needed. 
102000 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. 
69000 mi

US $380
clutch slave cylinder 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

151000 mi

US $250
Replaced Half shafts, $50 each, 1.5 hrs labor in the shop 
129000 mi

US $1096
A hose was leaking and fluid drained over a 2 week time frame and was the most likely the cause of a catastrophic failure. Another transmission issue prior to this was a harsh shift from 1st to 2nd gear, so there may have been a defect. 
65000 mi

US $220
Drivers side CV axle boot was torn, entire axle was replaced.  
68000 mi

US $50
Whirling sound from front axle when fully steered. Diagnosed as a worn high-pressure power-steering hose. Replaced and the noise is gone. 
88000 mi

US $300
Noticed CV joint leaking 4 years ago and finally they are gone and replaced with reconditioned. 

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2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

39000 mi Axle seals replaced (leaking). 
62000 mi Transmission rebuilt (input bearing noisy) 
90000 mi

US $400
CV Boot replaced. 
110300 mi

US $1100
Front left axle replaced 
54560 mi Issue with shifting reported. Clutch assembly replaced under 30day warranty. Transmission still has synchro issue - not dealt with. 
55180 mi Transmission axle seal leaking after clutch replacement. Seal replaced under warranty. 
167400 mi

C $50
CV boots broke, axles worn. 

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