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Hyundai Elantra GT repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (8%)

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Hyundai Elantra GT electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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2016 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

19840 mi

C $89
Sound system 'mode' changes all by itself, when starting car / driving off... goes from FM to USB as if the mode button had been pressed... The repair was not completely successful, it still changes but only once per trip as previously would often be multiple times per trip. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

13640 mi Roof antenna not working consistently. Repaired under warranty. 
43000 mi

US $173
Battery failed with shorted cell at 42 months. Replaced with Interstate 730CCA temperature hardened battery to better withstand high temps. 
16000 mi Left rear power window switch failure 
4300 mi AC would operate normally for routine drives but would quit after 3 hours. Regional technician found that there was too much freon. Recharge done. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

18000 mi Right rear window does not work. Traced to faulty master window switch on driver's door. Replaced and repaired under warranty. Intermittent problem with cruise control turning on but not taking a set speed. Happens rarely like once every 20 times and usually clears up after brief shut down. Annoying glitch but hard to replicate. Left high beam bulb burned out. Replaced myself. 

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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

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

620 mi Airbag light in the cluster came on. It had to be recalibrated and reseated. 
20000 mi

US $150
Car cannot start. Battery replaced. 
25000 mi Defective headlamp unit. Replaced unit. 
25500 mi One side marker light in front stopped working. A day later the other one failed. The dealer fixed one and replaced the entire headlight assembly. First issue in 3 years. 
47000 mi

US $35
Replaced headlights (passenger side went out) 
10000 mi Blank screen on radio (complete failure) 
1240 mi Replaced my navigation system as it was freezing when temperature under 0 celcius. 
23040 mi GPS didn't work 
25000 mi Dealer did a diagnostic scan when I went to get an oil change and noticed that the break light switch caused an error code. Replaced the switch under warranty which took ten minutes only. 
40920 mi Several times had to boost car after car was sitting with lights on for a just a few minutes. Dealer claimed battery was not the issue, that it might be the starter. They asked us to monitor it. 

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Hyundai Elantra GT Electrical Problems

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