2004 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2004

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2004 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

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2004 Hyundai Elantra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (62%)

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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.

2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

177000 mi

US $600
Replaced starter motor 
193000 mi

US $150
Replaced battery. 
220000 mi

US $20
Replace bulbs in headlights 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

6400 mi The Kenwood radio CD player(MP3)failed to play CD's. the unit was replaced with a new Kenwood unit. 
140000 mi

US $200
Replace alternator and battery 
60020 mi

C $40
High beam died due to water leakage into passenger front headlamp. Headlamp sealed with silicone, high beams replaced in tandem. 
85560 mi

C $5
passenger side headlight dead, replaced both driver and passenger bulbs. 
113000 mi

US $627
Car seized up when driving, unable to start or even put into neutral. Diagnosed as Alternator failure which was replaced along with the battery. No further problems indicated or since. 
130000 mi Front passenger headlight went out.  After replacing the passenger headlight the driver's side went out. Also, the brights no longer work. I accidently unplugged the high beam when I replaced the low beam and neither high beams worked after that.  
147000 mi

US $40
Replaced additional headlight and tail light bulbs. 
70700 mi

US $130
Replaced resistor pack for fan switch. 
52480 mi

C $450
alternator replaced 
54560 mi Battery replaced 
54560 mi

C $90
Alternator replaced under warranty 
59000 mi Window refused to return to upright position after being opened. Third time since purchase. Dealer started at $438. After four phone calls from them, they agreed to pay the entire cost. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

96000 mi Car stalled 1 mile from home. wouldn't start. Towed back to home and diagnosed a faulty alternator. Ordered new alternator and replaced next day. 
48000 mi

US $15
one headlight out 
65100 mi

C $120
Replaced washer fluid pump. Replaced washer fluid pump.  

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

2000 mi Defective sensor 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra Electrical Problems

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