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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Engine not specified

13000 mi Brakes, wheel bearing , ball joint, brakes, tires 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

117700 mi

US $229
Tie rod replaced. This is second one. Makes annoying clicking noise when slowing and stopping. 
184000 mi

US $600
Replace ball joints because trans out. Badly worn, would have needed replacement within 5,000 miles. 
60760 mi Some small part that absords side movement of the front --LEFT-- suspension system cracked at its base located on the wishbone. This somewhat affected vehicle cornering ability. Repaired in warranty by welding then reinforced. ROADS here are really BAD. 
63860 mi Some small part that absords side movement of the front --RIGHT-- suspension system cracked at it's base located on the wishbone. This somewhat effected vehicle cornering ability. Repaired in warranty by welding then reinforced. ROADS here are really BAD. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

89280 mi outer tie rods 
131440 mi

C $1100
replaced damaged strut 
53000 mi

US $632
Dealer saw that a strut leaking. I went to sears to replace struts, sway bar links, and outer tie rods, plus alignment, for $632.00 
55000 mi Suspension clunking when going over small bumps at low speed. Front sway bar bushings and end links were replaced. 
138000 mi

US $300
Tie rod. 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

34988 mi

US $102
Replaced both front sway bar links. 
39628 mi

US $246
High pressure power steering line ruptured, replaced High pressure power steering line ruptured, replaced 

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2004 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems

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