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2008 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 152 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Elantra electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 67800 mi US $17 |
replaced faulty brake light switch- causing esc light illuminating all time and no brake lights. |
| 33880 mi C $280 |
Brake lights not working at all. Brake switch was ultimately replaced, after reviewing all fuses, bulbs etc. |
| 5500 mi | A/C system was overcharged with freon from factory. It had about 1.3lbs and only required 1.1. Caused the A/C pump to cycle rapidly and outdoor air only. |
| 17500 mi | ESC light came off several times during the day. Technician check the car and found the Brake light switch was shorted and need to be replaced. All cover under warranty. This part has been replaced twice in 1 and half year. |
| 22300 mi | Replace A/C control panel because came with a defect from factory. It will turn on the A/C randomly for a few seconds when the switch is on OFF position. Replaced Spoiler because the 3rd light brake LED was working with low voltage. Replace A/C control panel because came with a defect from factory. It will turn on the A/C randomly for a few seconds when the switch is on OFF position. Replaced Spoiler because the 3rd light brake LED was working with low voltage. No cost to me. |
| 30500 mi | Replace failed brake switch. ESC light came on once and then when off. I took to the dealer and found code C1513. Cover under warranty. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $100 |
no cool air. they filled it with coolant and said i had a leak in my condenser. Immediately after leaving the shop i installed some AC sealer. Ive been driving cool and comfy ever since |
| 43000 mi | Driver's window regulator replaced |
| 58000 mi | A/C was completely discharged. Dealer said they could not find a leak. System discharged again. Dealer found that the compressor was indeed bad. |
| 98000 mi US $50 |
Right tail light and dash lights were going out. There was a short in the ashtray light. They disconnected the light. My air conditioner will blow cool air and then hot. It has enough freon, can't find the cause. |
| 49000 mi US $269 |
Parking lights would not turn off after changing to bright or turning off headlights. The dealer had to replace a relay in the signal stalk. |
| 70000 mi US $105 |
Connection from battery to car was eroded and battery was not charging or managing power at all. |
| 28848 mi | Doors lock but key pad alarm won't set and the lights won't flash when you push the "lock" button. Dealer found the hood contact switch not making contact and replaced the pad-lid switch part #92736-3A000. No charge. |
| 37000 mi US $45 |
CD player in radio broke, replaced mechanism. |
| 188350 mi US $15 |
replace headlight bulb |
| 58000 mi | Tire pressure sensor failed and was replaced, under warranty. Heater fan was noisy -- chirping in cold weather. |
| 61200 mi | CD stopped working. |
| 73800 mi | Tire Pressure monitor sensor broken. Likely caused by tire shop swapping my snow tires onto car. |
| 21500 mi | XM radio showed "not ready." Problem resolved by removing main power fuse to reset stereo, which now shows XM code to allow subscription renewal. |
| 34000 mi | I also replaced a headlight, which seem to fail more often in Hyundais or Elantras than in other cars I've owned. |
| 59000 mi US $89 |
Used DIY a/c recharge kit because a/c produced warm air. Fault gauge, leading to a massive overfill. Repair cost $89. The kit + add'l refrigerant cost $60. A/C needed to be recharged, but the kit was a mistake. 1st recharge since car was ne. |
| 71000 mi US $75 |
A/C system developed a leak, still looking for it, so repair was attempted, but can't say if it was successful |
| 74500 mi US $75 |
Decided to recharge a/c instead of doing extensive troubleshooting. There's still a leak. |
| 81000 mi US $19 |
Right low-beam lamp failed. I replaced it myself. |
| 33000 mi US $450 |
Passenger door lock unreliable, "Actuator and Lock defective" |
| 25900 mi | the ac condenser locked up. they fixed it with no problem. on a side note had to replace 2 front tires, at 30,000 miles. my mother has the entorage van, she had to replace 2 front tires at 15,000 miles. |
| 21000 mi | Had to order 97154-2H000: Actuator-module. |
| 53000 mi US $65 |
Elantra could not go into reverse. They had to replace a brake switch. |
| 97000 mi | After replacing the stop lamp switch during a safety recall, the cruise control stopped working. The mechanic said the replacement switch was defective and replaced it with another one. |
| 94500 mi US $20 |
Replaced inoperative brake light switch on the brake pedal. Affected only the lights, informed by another driver at a light. |
| 44000 mi | Stop lamp switch recall. Car was experiencing problems with it at the time ("ESC off" engine light flashing on randomly). Stop lamp switch replaced. Battery had died once while brake lights were acting funny, so I asked them to check it while in for this repair trip. Reported that battery was fine (wait and see Repair Trip #3 next) Drove car 10 minutes away from dealer after Repair Trip #2. Car battery died in parking lot. Could not be jumped, required tow to dealer. Turned out to be severe corrosion on negative battery terminal that went unnoticed during prior trip |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 40960 mi | Air conditioner was not working like before. Probably just a recharge, but might have also been something with the fan. |
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