2009 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2009

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2009 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 101 repairs.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

81220 mi

C $80
Oil pan leaking due to rust. Replaced oil pan. 
80880 mi

C $1118
Squealing serpentine belt replaced. 
110980 mi

C $500
Bad oil sensor replaced 

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2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

88500 mi

US $400
Oxygen sensor need to be replaced. 
55300 mi

US $400
Vehicle would not start. A tow was required to get vehicle to dealer. It was determined that the oil control valve had failed. 
57000 mi

US $400
Car would not start consistently. The root of the problem was never discovered. Ended up getting rid of the car. 
93000 mi

US $1700
Replace motor mount Replace water pump, timing belt 
57000 mi

US $482
"Check Engine" light on. Fuel/Air Ratio Sensor replaced 
131000 mi

US $400
Check Engine Light was on. Two sensors where malfunctioning, one causing the oxygen/gas mixture to be performed incorrectly and causing engine roughness at times. 
34000 mi noticed exhaust type noise towards the front of the car upon hard acceleration,thought it might be near the engine compartment. Was told they replaced an exhaust manifold gasket. 
1240 mi Reset Engine code P0455. System pass evap diagnostic after. EVAP Solenoid replaced 
70000 mi

US $900
Check engine light came on 
115200 mi

US $609
CEL came on unexpectedly. Replaced gas cap. 
43760 mi Ignition key pick-up coil for anti-theft developed a problem. Dealer replaced free of charge. 
43400 mi The immobilizer was intermittently activating preventing my car from starting. The dealership upgraded the software, which had a bug. 
29760 mi Engine light was on, dealer told me there was something wrong with the antennae in the ignition which communicates with the key. Fixed under warranty, 1-2 hours for the repair. 
75020 mi

C $250
Engine light came on, checked code and searched online to fix issue. Replaced oil control valve and light/code is gone. Easy part to change. 
26200 mi the oil pan was severely rusted out. I had to wait 26 days before they corrected the problem. they were seriously overloaded with recalls for rusted out frames. I lost 10 qts. of oil that leaked out until they replaced the oil pan. 

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