2005 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2005

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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%)

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2005 Hyundai Elantra transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

115980 mi

C $100
Outer CV Boot broke. 
160000 mi

US $50
Bad boot caused CV joint wear / noise. Driver side front axle/CV joint replaced. 
184000 mi

US $677
Bad Right Front C.V. Axle & bad Right Front Wheel Bearing & Spindle. These were all replaced. Also, had the front brake pads replaced and the front rotors turned (brakes were at the point of grinding) on this trip which is included in the cost. 
260000 mi

US $500
Both front wheel bearings replaced. 
102000 mi

US $960
Clutch was found to be slipping. Clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing was replaced. 
150000 mi

US $2300
Manual transmission suffered catastrophic failure resulting in internal components exiting cast housing of transmission. Replacement transmission installed with new clutch and pressure plate. Manual transmission suffered catastrophic failure resulting in internal components exiting cast housing of transmission. Replacement transmission installed with new clutch and pressure plate. 

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2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

85300 mi discovered failing CV boots on half axles. 
128000 mi

US $653
Replace drivers side half axle. 
62000 mi

C $1550
CV boots cracked and/or torn 
64480 mi

C $450
Leaking hose and CV joint clamped. 
131000 mi

US $650
Replaced both front axles, the boots were both broken. 

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2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

164000 mi

US $550
Drivers side front wheel making clicking noise during turns. CV boot had a tear. Replaced boot and axle. 
117000 mi

US $200
Driver side axle joint leaking grease. Axle replaced. Noticed while mechanic was replacing clutch. 
58000 mi

US $680
Took car to shop for new tires and alignment. Shop notified me that the front driver CV axle was broken and needing replacement. Successfully replaced CV joint and installed new tires. 
102000 mi

US $403
Experiencing spongy clutch. Diagnosed as a leaking clutch slave cylinder. Shop replaced both master and slave cylinders. 
115000 mi

US $453
Notified front passenger side CV boot was cracked and required replacement. 
41540 mi 3 gears were off - replaced...? 

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2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

81000 mi

US $640
Driver's side CV axle found to be leaking. Dealer replaced CV axle. 
105000 mi

US $550
Replaced front axles 
108000 mi

US $200
CV joint boots are cracked and need to be replaced. Due to minimal cracking, part(s) will be replaced at a later date when finances have improved after Xmas ;-) 
110000 mi

US $350
Replaced both CV joints, boots were cracked and one was leaky. 
121000 mi Repaired torn boot 
69000 mi Drivers side axle. 
122500 mi cv axel 
215000 mi

US $1295
Transmission replaced 

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2005 Hyundai Elantra Transmission Problems

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