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2013 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2013 Hyundai Elantra body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

5000 mi The right rear passenger door was misaligned and it was noticeable in the gap between the door and the rear quarter panel. 
45000 mi "Rattle kit" installed in B-pillar headliner, was unsuccessful 
38000 mi Excessive paint chipping occurred in 2014. In areas where paint and e-coat was chipped rust started to form. Hood, front fenders and a-pillars were painted under warranty. 
23000 mi Steering wheel was replaced due to the leather wrapping flaking along the top edge. This was purely a cosmetic defect. Replacement and alignment was done under warranty at no cost to me 

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2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

3120 mi

C $4000
Paint peeling on rear bumper. Trunk lid is out of adjustment causing water leakage and damage into trunk. Not warranty because hit hard from the rear in December 2013, Hyundai denying warranty claims. Rear light fog up with moisture. 
19840 mi Moisture in the rear lights. Existed at time of trade-in. Also, the front headlights had started a similar issue of moisture after washing the car of a heavy rain. 
61460 mi

C $17
front left wheel well liner broke going thru snow/slush. was removed, am awaiting replacement part 
18900 mi Replaced two squeaky rear door check links 

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2013 Hyundai Elantra Body Problems

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