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2005 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 229 repairs.
2005 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 74000 mi US $178 |
both O2 sensors needed to be replaced |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 150100 mi US $97 |
Replaced clutch |
| 100300 mi US $80 |
Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 64480 mi | P0456: Problem with the pressure in the fuel tank. Fixed by tightening the fuel cap properly. Another CEL (assuming P0456) lighted up during a trip in a region with a lot of mountains, refueling and tightening the fuel cap made the CEL disappear by itself. Maybe a filter in the fuel tank vacuum system is dying... |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
would not start |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
Worn Belts were repaired |
| 112361 mi US $86 |
Check engine light came on and give me a P0171 code. Bought the part and replaced the O2 B1S1. Check engine light came on and give me a P0171 code. Bought the part and replaced the O2 B1S1. |
| 113161 mi | Replaced the clutch kit and flywheel. They both worn out because of the usage and reached the limit. I replace clutch every 50k miles and flywheel for 100k for optimum performance. Not mechanical malfunction. |
| 114000 mi | I dont know what i did but my radiator hose has a crack or leak or something that make my car steam while i am driving. I think it came after i rev up to 8krpm with 1st gear. lol that was awesome. reached more than 40mph |
| 115000 mi US $224 |
code P0172. I thought it was my exhaust leak and yes there was a flex pipe leak.replaced and Erased the code. Then it came out again. Cant figure out what was it until I grabbed my scanner. LTFT was -12 so replaced the air filter |
| 124000 mi US $10 |
my car keeps trowing me P0172 rich code. The symptom i notice was that the code only comes out when i drive in the rain with wot. LTFT way up high. I checked the injectors and found irregular one. used injector cleaner and clean MAFS. |
| 52000 mi US $210 |
Replaced upper O2 sensor under warranty. However, rear brake pads were found to be worn out. I had the dealer replace pads and service rotors. Since my mileage is mostly on interstates, it seems the rear pads wore out prematurely. |
| 171000 mi US $167 |
Radiator leak. Upper radiator hose, radiator, and coolant replaced. |
| 250000 mi US $140 |
Head gasket bad - replaced After completing head gasket the car would hesitate. Probably because I had to fold the wires back while replacing the gasket. Replaced plugs and wires - running well. Flex pipe replace |
| 148000 mi | Exhaust leak at flex pipe. |
| 109000 mi | Radiator rusted out at the top and was leaking. A/C stopped working. Ordered new radiator online and replaced. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi | The check engine light was on briefly for a day. While it was on, I was able to find out that the oxygen sensor 1 bank 1 needs to be replaced. I've ordered the part and plan to install it when the engine light is back on again. |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Both oxygen sensor failed. Covered under extended warranty with deductible of $100. Replaced flex pipe. Covered under warranty. ($120) Replaced upper radiator hose. $80. Replaced flex pipe. Covered under warranty. ($120) Replaced upper radiator hose. ($80) Both oxygen sensor failed. Covered under extended warranty with deductible of $100. |
| US $2000 | Radiator broke Engine got overheated |
| 78000 mi US $150 |
Engine overheating. Thermostat and radiator hose replaced. |
| 75200 mi US $565 |
Failure of radiator core. Replace radiator core, thermostat, all coolant hoses. |
| 128000 mi US $653 |
Replace timing belt, idler pulley, tension pulley. |
| 63000 mi | Accessory belt squealing. |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
Replaced timing belt |
| 110000 mi | the car heated up. i believe it was a head gasket |
| 95400 mi US $1000 |
oxygen sensor Car was not changing gears properly..they did some stuff to fix it..can't remember what though. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
needed new muffler |
| 54500 mi US $320 |
Replace oxygen sensor. |
| 59000 mi | 2 Oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer had to order parts. Dealer replcd parts |
| 62000 mi C $1550 |
Upper radiator hose clamp replaced to stop very small leak |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
Original ignition wires were worn and replaced. |
| 142000 mi US $400 |
Replace ignition system |
| 145000 mi US $400 |
O2 sensor system replaced |
| 145000 mi | The emissions control system required a complete replacement so we junked the vehicle. |
| 61380 mi C $1000 |
Replaced timing Belt |
| 97200 mi C $600 |
Fault code P0449 Emission System. Replaced Canister Purge Valve, Shut off valve and Canister. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
| 74400 mi $100 |
timing belt, thermostat, LPG filter, small electric work, oil care |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 138980 mi C $100 |
changed the upstream O2 sensor |
| 139500 mi C $150 |
replaced leaky radiator |
| 172300 mi US $300 |
Flex pipe rusted out. Caused loud exhaust. Part was $225 online and independent mech wanted $135 to install. Performed install myself. |
| 159000 mi US $400 |
Water pump needed to be replaced again. Was an aftermarket pump that had originally been replaced about 1.5 years ago. Replaced both O2 sensors. |
| 174000 mi | Flex pipe rotted out again. Was covered under warranty. |
| 130700 mi US $500 |
Gas filler neck rusted. Tripped evap check engine light. |
| 187000 mi US $85 |
Radiator leaking. Replaced. |
| 113000 mi US $350 |
Notified that coolant was low. Shop requested to do pressure test. Declined, later able to diagnose as old hoses and worn out hose clamps. |
| 115000 mi US $45 |
Replaced radiator hoses and hose clamps. Radiator flush and fill. |
| 115000 mi US $96 |
Radiator developed crack in plastic housing along the top of the radiator. Replaced radiator. |
| 133000 mi US $500 |
Check engine light came on. Fuel economy on trip computer dropped by about 20%. Brought to dealer and the front O2 sensor was bad. Had dealer replace it. Fixed the problem. |
| 164000 mi US $550 |
Radiator had a leak. Replace radiator. |
| 101760 mi C $75 |
installed new flex pipe... aftermaket, oem front exhaust pipe too much money 400-500 dollars |
| 110980 mi C $100 |
Front o2 sensor turning on check engine light |
| 53320 mi | O2 sensor caused check engine light; shop reported that they could not find source and advised I could carry on without fixing. |
| 71300 mi C $3000 |
Clutch needed replacing Spark plug came loose, flew through engine compartment, threw off timing. Technician claimed someone must have incorrectly seated it; was original plug |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $315 |
Hole in exhaust system |
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
Oil leak and suspension issues |
| 76000 mi US $150 |
recommended upper and lower radiator hoses be changed not done at this time due to estimated costs of hoses will do at another shop. |
| 65000 mi US $425 |
Car overheated was towed to dealer. They determined that the cooling system had several faults. Replaced hoses, thermostat and flushed system. |
| 77000 mi US $600 |
Plastic tank on radiator cracking is very common, I personally suggest replacing with metal type. |
| 110000 mi US $350 |
O2 sensor threw some codes. Turned out a leaky upper radiator hose had corroded the sensor connections. |
| 57800 mi US $1100 |
Car vibrates at idle. Indy shop replaced two motor mounts, probably not Hyundai parts. Dealer replaced other two. Still vibrates, because of non-Hyundai parts? Car vibrates at idle. Indy shop replaced two motor mounts, probably not Hyundai parts. Dealer replaced other two. Still vibrates, because of non-Hyundai parts? |
| 58000 mi US $475 |
Dealer replaced the two aftermarket OEM mounts the indy shop put in with Hyundai OEM parts. The car now performs as designed, and the vibration at idle is gone. |
| 59000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light came on, and a scan using a code reader indicated a malfunctioning upstream O2 sensor. The dealer replaced the sensor. |
| 79000 mi US $750 |
Pinhole radiator leak resulting in intermittent heat and fluctuating temp gauge. Mechanic replaced radiator, upper and lower hoses. |
| 160000 mi US $200 |
ONE OF MOTOR MOUNTS WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR IN FOR TUNE-UP |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
REPLACED RADIATOR REPLACED PULLEY |
| 215000 mi US $1295 |
crankshaft sensor replaced |
| 234360 mi A $500 |
Top tank on radiator split, radiator replaced. |
| 90000 mi US $700 |
Catalytic Converter rusted apart. |
| 174000 mi US $1300 |
Engine mounts needed replacing. Lots of loud clanking and vibration at high speeds. Thought it was suspension and/or tires. Found out the expensive way (trial and error) that it was engine mounts. 4 mounts and transmission mount. |
| 69000 mi | Motor Mount to the transmission Check Engine light is now on approx 1.5 weeks after being at the dealer for repair. I have not taken it in yet. |
| 69300 mi US $197 |
Thermostat installed faulty replaced under warranty at my shop. Rear brake pads |
| 70300 mi | Faulty Thermostat-possibility Hyundais don't like aftermarket parts. |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Radiator. I took it to my mechanic (outside of the dealership) the top seam was going from his visual inspection. It still was able to be driven to the dealership and dropped off that evening. |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Temp. Sensor I thought was changed the last trip set off the check engine light. CEL back on afterwards. |
| 75500 mi | Replaced total exhaust system Cad converter, muffler etc. New motor mounts. |
| 67000 mi US $250 |
Hole in exhaust on engine side of flex tube. 3rd repair for same problem. |
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