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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%)

Chart based on 89 repairs.
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Hyundai Elantra GT engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

3800 mi Engine misfire on all cylinders on hard acceleration. Dealer replaced the fuel pump under warranty. 

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2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

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

48000 mi

US $145
GDI intake cleaning 
34100 mi

C $300
small evap leak detected ,cant find the problem 

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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

Engine not specified

35960 mi

C $1700
An electrical faulty called an inhibitor part in the automatic park posistion was not allowing car to start intermitently . 

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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

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

66960 mi Ticking sound in engine. Engine replaced. Covered by a recall. 
47740 mi

C $100
Engine valve noise, knocking sound. 
43400 mi ECM bad software update cause car to stall. 
20200 mi Stalling at low idle. Partial engine tear-down. Cam gear and cam replaced as well as variable valve timing system 
43000 mi P2196 / P2096 codes. Firmware updated for ECU under warranty. However, the CEL came back on so it is back as of this entry. I suspect a bad secondary O2 sensor. We shall see. 
43000 mi CEL came on again. Dealer replaced the secondary O2 sensor under warranty today. That was my guess based on the code being thrown. All is good now. 
22220 mi Check engine light on 
54560 mi engine short block repalced .....Not happy coil 4 started missing on highway check engine light 
46500 mi Replaced coil 
11000 mi Smell similar to rotten eggs in home garage after a trip.Dealer did a flush of motor. 

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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

74000 mi

US $130
Replacement of serpentine drive belt 
79082 mi

US $125
A large cloud of smoke appeared during early morning acceleration while merging into traffic. No diagnostic codes and the dealer was unable to replicate. Recommended fuel treatment and spark plug replacement. Declined fuel treatment but replaced spark plugs. 

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Hyundai Elantra GT Engine Problems

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