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Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1771 repairs.
Hyundai Elantra body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (1%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 93 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
147-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Windshield cowl loss of adhesion to windshield and squeaking over bumps. Took 2 attempts at dealer. |
2017 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 8680 mi | Drivers door weather stripping came off. Dealer fixed. |
2014 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Defect paint on trunk causing rust, sand and paint. |
| 14300 mi | Two chunks of the weatherstripping around driver's door had come off (cause is unknown). The dealer replaced it under warranty. |
2014 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | Replaced glove box because it would not latch on both sides. |
2014 Hyundai Elantra 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | My sunroof would not close completely dealer said it was reset by technician |
| 12200 mi | The sunroof wasn't closing properly again. This time a component was replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Sunroof module needs replacement |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 45000 mi | "Rattle kit" installed in B-pillar headliner, was unsuccessful |
| 5000 mi | The right rear passenger door was misaligned and it was noticeable in the gap between the door and the rear quarter panel. |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 16920 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. |
| 18900 mi | Replaced two squeaky rear door check links |
| 80080 mi C $17 |
front left wheel well liner broke going thru snow/slush. was removed, am awaiting replacement part |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Dash rattles. Dealer "could not duplicate problem" |
| 14300 mi | Rattles |
| 54000 mi | leather steering wheel peeling |
| 9920 mi | leather on steering wheel was peeling apart. |
| 56780 mi | Paint peeling on hood, approximately one inch round, getting larger. Paint did not adhere to primer, Hyundai would not do anything because it is over warranty period even though it an obvious manufacturing defect. |
| 19000 mi | Replace peeling steering wheel Interior rattles |
| 42000 mi | Visor clip was broken |
| 40000 mi | Engine made rattle, fixed under warranty |
| 155000 mi C $50 |
rust had been forming for a while, had to touch up |
| 27400 mi | Steering wheel leather was peeling off. |
| 32340 mi C $300 |
guard under bumper was replaced after it started rattling and making a bunch of noise. I think it was pothole related. |
| 29000 mi | Paint was peeling off inside of driver's door exterior handle. Dealer had handle repainted under warranty. |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14760 mi C $285 |
passenger visor defective,falling apart(item on back order) |
| 50220 mi C $1300 |
Replaced gear shift knob. The metallic plating was flaking off and very sharp. Hyundai refused to cover this as an "impact" caused problem. That is BS as all of the plating was coming off and had never been "impacted." Rear view mirror replaced due to flaking of mirror surface. Hyundai replaced it under warranty. |
| 36000 mi US $1400 |
tire dwell panel needs to be replaced |
| 13700 mi | passenger sunvisor broke, waiting for replacement. |
2011 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 8000 mi | Significant panel gap between driver door and dashboard. Most noticeable when door is closed |
2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | The floor mat was coming loose and moving over the gas pedal. They said the carpet was installed incorrectly and they are replacing all of the carpet. |
| 13000 mi | Clear coat coming off front wheels. Submitted warranty claim. |
| 14000 mi | Passenger side visor not staying up, no tension on retainer. Staying in dropped down position. |
| 82000 mi | rattle inside headliner. Dealer resolved with no charge to us. |
| 90000 mi US $90 |
Visor passenger side cracked |
| 2000 mi | scratches on the back of the glass of the instrument cluster. |
| 19300 mi | Seat belt guide on rear passenger seat broke! Replaced by dealer. |
| 24000 mi | Door sqeaks |
| 29760 mi | replaced cracked driver's left foot rest |
| 3000 mi | Noise from front of car @1200-1900 RPM light load. Dealer diagnosed as 'cradle rattling.' Removed LF(anti-swaybar?)strut, tightened links, and tightened cradle. This eliminated the objectionable noise. |
2010 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 30100 mi | Window trim was beginning to turn ash grey -- discoloring. |
| 40900 mi | Weather stripping around driver door began to fray |
| 75640 mi C $1 |
interior door levers. Sharp edge caused laceration. Replaced through recall. |
| 78000 mi US $150 |
Water on passenger side of trunk, suspect bad rear window seal; made temp fix using caulk and vinyl tape, no more leak but will need rear window reseal by dedicated glass shop. |
| 74000 mi US $25 |
One of the trunk lid torsion bars snapped spontaneously; replacement part $25 at dealer, they installed no charge. Reported to Hyundai as possible safety issue. |
| 41000 mi | peeling chrome on 2 interior door release levers |
| 50000 mi | Also Replaced Weatherstrip That Split. |
| 55000 mi | 2) Cracked Moulding From Previous Repair By Dealer |
| 80100 mi | 2nd time interior door release handles were replaced under warranty due to peeling metal cover on release pull with sharp edges |
| 58000 mi | Delaminating of the Inside Drivers Door Handle. The chrome peeled off but was fixed under warranty. |
| 56360 mi | "Chrome paint" on plastic interior front door handles was stripping. The handles were replaced under warranty. |
| 111300 mi US $138 |
interior door handles replaces due to worn chrome finish which I did not observe |
2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 87600 mi C $200 |
Exterior door handle piece broke in cold weather. New replacement piece painted and installed. |
2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Cont of rear window problem. Delayed repair until Suspension work was done. No parts, window simply reset in frame. NO way to tell if problem is fixed - with warmer weather noise went away. |
| 24000 mi | Cracking and or popping noises come from the rear wimdow/frame area. This seems to occur on hot dry days and when going over rough pavememt and bumps. The shop admitted that they have had similar complaints, but couldn't replicate. |
| 34000 mi | On hot days the rear window makes a cracking noise when car is turned right over rough pavement or upon entering an entrance off the highway. Shop admitted the problem has been reported by other elantra owners but could not duplicate it. |
| 39000 mi | rear window seal had to be replaced as it the rear window made awful squeaking,cracking,rattling noises on hot days when making sharp turns |
| 42700 mi | Replaced the Front Window seal. It had been leaking a little air and water and making cracking noises, much like a previous problem with the back window. |
| 12500 mi | Back window was making a popping noise. Dealer reseated window and replaced trim. Problem fixed. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 4200 mi | 1.Sunroof leaking 2.Added one quart of oil that was lost from an oil leak. 3.Engine clattering and idle at 1500rpm with miss while wet conditions 4. Strong smell of fuel/exhaust smoke/CEL on 5. Loosing coolant |
| 62700 mi US $32 |
Driver's side sun visor broke. Would not stay in up position. Replaced with a used part. |
| 4960 mi | Clearcoat issues on trunklid.. resolved by repainting trunklid.. warranty fix. |
| 19000 mi | The console padded top between the two front seats has a crack in it. The dealer says, to bad, not covered by warranty. The dealer stated he has had several complaints about this problem. |
| 21000 mi | they replaced the console cover also - under warranty. |
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 103000 mi | 2nd attempt to repair water leaking into the tail lights. |
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 17000 mi | Sun visor broke off at the hinge/mount. It was replaced for free under warranty. |
| 63000 mi | Passanger visor broke. The post that goes into the ceiling is metal, but the cap that holds it in place, and takes all the pressure when flipping the visor, is plastic and snapped off. Replaced under warranty. |
| 68000 mi US $460 |
Same broken plastic piece as passenger side, but dealer quoted $200 for replacement out-of-warranty. |
| 64000 mi | Water leaking into trunk, dealer states not covered under extended bumper to bumper warranty, minimum 3 hour charge for labor - not completed. |
| 19000 mi | Rattle in dash behind instr cluster. Dealer thought AC vent duct hitting other itnms, made their repair. Noise is still there, still sounds like the something in the duct. |
| 21000 mi | no action on same problem as July |
| 23000 mi | Door handle interior noise - not sure if it is completely fixed. Dash panel noise - heard but not repeatable so no completion. |
| 29000 mi | Rattle noise coming from interior (3 spots) |
| 35000 mi | Rattle noise coming from interior (more than 3 spots). Wasn't able to completely fix the problem. |
| 15542 mi | glove box rattle, vent rattle. Vent reinsulated and glove box "stops" replaced with updated design. Did not stop rattle in glovebox. I made my own fix by installing small, foam circles similar to furnature anti scuff pads. Fixed problem. design flaw. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45260 mi $50 |
Under body Rattles problem |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $10 |
plastic cap for one of three latches to secure child seat from cargo bay cracked in 3 pieces, tried superglue but cracked again when items placed in trunk, had to order entire assembly to replace cap |
| 57000 mi | upholstery on one of the door handles has split at seam, revealing foam rubber underneath. No action has been taken. No trip has been made. |
| 58700 mi | Since mobile glass unit repaired second of two rock dings in windshield (pressing tool into windshield), there's been a rattle upper passenger's side trim. Pushed around trim panels; seems to have disappeared. |
| 62700 mi US $10 |
Passenger side AC vent squeaking loudly; removed per online manual, lined with Velcro. Passenger side window control panel squeaking, pried off, lined with hobby shop felt. Pass side radio cover & defrost vents still rattle but can't remove |
| 66200 mi US $5 |
passenger door still rattling; removed door panel, lined contact points with stick on foam |
| 91000 mi US $2 |
Cheap plastic knob to control latch rod to release spring activated folding release for passenger side rear seat (larger, heavier side) broke off in fist for the second time. Bloodied knuckles (again) reaching into receptacle with pliers and razor blade to remove residual plastic from rod threads. Had to order replacement part from local dealer (not available aftermarket). Dealer ordered wrong part; but found old spare with part # in basement. Red line on threaded post apparently indicates how far part can vibrate loose before cracking when pulled. |
| 93000 mi US $113 |
headlights turn on but were not lighting road. Plastic panels over headlights severly clouded and yellow on the inside but heat sealed. Cannot be removed for polishing/deoxidizing without hair dryer, acetone thinner, etc. Replaced entire perfectly working left and right headlight assemblies and adjusted aim direction.. |
| 93000 mi US $30 |
cracked moulding assembly rear passenger side--"delta" (triangle behind rear window). Ordered dealer part online, popped interior panel with flat screwdriver, removed 3 screws, dropped window glass to slide out and replace exterior plastic panel |
| 96000 mi US $30 |
Rust under bottom of hatch taillight (recurring) and on bottom lip of interior of driver's side front door. No other doors are rusted.; Driver's door weatherstrip or paint seal seems broken, forming trough for rain. Could be from deformation of undercarriage owing to no flat jack points for hydraulic jack, or from prior from repair of outside plastic molding not tight enough to prevent water from entering door and draining out bottom. Sanded rust spots. Sprayed rusty metal primer up under taillight housing since cannot remove it without removing entire trunk assembly. Applied primer, main color, and clear top coat from spray can with queue tip. Rubbed marine silicone over bottom lip on interior of door to block rain from pooling.. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 16 mi | Replaced colour defective interior door trim piece at delivery of the Elantra. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi C $1550 |
Rubber on steering wheel decaying and "chipping" off |
| 75200 mi | Multiple sites of paint blister and rust appearance. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | Original steering wheel vinyl deterioration. Replaced under warranty. Original steering wheel vinyl deterioration. Replaced under warranty. |
| 57000 mi US $10 |
Passenger side vanity mirror separated from visor. Epoxied it back into place. Passenger side vanity mirror separated from visor. Epoxied it back into place. |
| 110800 mi US $6 |
Rubber seal on antenna was worn, replaced with part from Hyundai dealer. |
| 24000 mi | Warranty work to fix finnicky power mirrors, loose driver's seat and a loose interior trim panel. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi | Crack around rear lock. Cover on front lights turning opaque. |
| 62000 mi US $5 |
All trim on the inside of the hatchback is coming off. It covers the electrical systems etc. First piece broke off years ago. Multiple shops have said they would order it etc. Last shop said parts not available. Used duct tape to fix. |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117700 mi US $229 |
Big rust hole noticed on Passenger side. Not fixing it tho. |
| 122000 mi | Big rust hole on passenger side. |
| 13020 mi | Sunroof motor failed, replaced in warranty |
| 41540 mi | Driving Wheel 's surface cracked, replaced in warranty. Then i sewed leather on the new one to prevent this from happening again (cost 25 euro). |
2003 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 52000 mi | Driver side rear door handle cracked and partially gone but still functional. Not replaced at time of loss. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 95900 mi US $200 |
Oxidation and loss of clearcoat on roof. Sanded, primed, and repainted with VIN matched paint. |
| 49700 mi | driver's side door trim replaced --developed cracks |
| 5000 mi | Replaced mirror due to wind-noise. Warranty repair, no cost. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi | needed paint (oxidized) |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 6000 mi | Shift knob replaced. (Peeling) |
| 58000 mi | Passenger vanity mirror cover replaced (broke). |
| 73160 mi C $50 |
investigating standing water in spare tire well and hatch wheel well. Re-applied hatch seal with silicone. |
| C $25 | Found leak in body panel seam above hatch. Added rocker guard paint over seam gap. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 190000 mi | A arms and sub frame rusted out they were all replaced under recall |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $250 |
Major rust repair - replaced front fenders and repaired rustthrough on rear quarter panels. |
| 200000 mi US $16 |
Welded support pieces onto frame under passenger side, to repair rust holes. |
| 201000 mi US $98 |
The car has 202,000 miles on it, the paint is worn off on the hood and trunk, and the rocker panels are beginning to rust through in spots. |
| 212600 mi US $25 |
Replaced broken exterior door handle- driver's side front. |
| 216000 mi | Paint worn off, rockers rusting. |
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