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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
23720 mi
Positive battery terminal replaced due to loose fit.
Heater failed to work. Dealer replaced heater and A/C control unit
46000 mi
The radio/nav quit making sound. I contacted the dealer to see what might be the issue. Dealer said it would cost $90 to diagnose. Internet researce said to disconnect battery for 10 minutes to reset radio. This advice worked.
70000 mi
US $150
The car died so I took it in and they said the battery was bad.
112000 mi
US $40
The AC stopped working. Found a small leak on the high pressure hose. Recharged and currently works fine.
11140 mi
Outside temperature sensor malfunctioned. Display was reading abnormally high temperatures, up to 80 deg. C. New sensor ordered, has not arrived yet.
85452 mi
US $36
No audio sound from radio, phone, etc.
112000 mi
US $12
Right hi-beam/DRL
112000 mi
US $128
Refrigerant leak over winter required recharge last summer and again this summer
44640 mi
replace fan motor assembly
65100 mi
C $40
replace front and side marker light bulbs
warranty / recall work
66340 mi
replace fan motor
71300 mi
C $600
Replace left rear corner marker bulb. I was charged $25, so likely less than 10 minutes.
1000 mi
Remote door opener not working, clock not working. Corrected problem.
4500 mi
Connector in A-Pillar had bent-pin, preventing dome lights from illuminating upon opening doors.
Door lock switch malfunctioned.
11000 mi
Front passenger speakers sound distorted Replaced ac compresser unit Speakers in front passenger door replaced
34000 mi
Horn does not work every time for 5-10 minutes after starting a vehicle that has been sitting for more than 5 hours?
35000 mi
Horn issues still!
46000 mi
US $55
Intermittent , the horn will/ will not sound.. was told may be fuse...??
17000 mi
starter motor turning over, but ignition wouldn't catch. Tow company was unable to start the vehicle as well. Car started next morning at the dealer with no intervention. Tested OK.
28000 mi
Car refused to crank or start. All the lights were well lit and bright, but no start. We were stranded! This has happened twice before. The dealer can find no problem each time it goes in for service. Will probably get rid of the car.
20000 mi
Buttons on left of steering wheel were malfunctioning. Speakers were no longer emitting sound.
8000 mi
Actuator for A/C recirculation door found to be not physically attached. Was connected electrically so showed as working on computer scan.
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