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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Engine was knocking. Engine short block replacement under goodwill warranty repair. Also replaced timing chain.
35960 mi
Engine noise reported, diagnosed with piston slap, waiting for a replacement engine.
35960 mi
replaced the engine block due to piston slap. Apparently this is common in the elantra in colder climates.
35000 mi
US $450
stalling
26000 mi
Though the battery was weak and replaced a few days ago, the car did not start. In fact, it was fully powered, just would not react to the key being turned. I was able to get it started after about 15 tries. The dealer found nothing wrong!
27900 mi
Noise during acceleration. Replaced exhaust valve under TSB.
50700 mi
Check engine light illuminated and threw code P2096. Dealer found open service bulletin regarding this code and adjusted computer sensitivity. CEL reset.
106620 mi
US $271
Fuel pump replaced due to drain-back issues leading to a prolonged crank and occasional no-start situation. Problem was solved with fuel pump replacement.
38250 mi
Added Exhaust Heat Shield Brackets while noticing rattle while driving when cold.
66000 mi
US $399
Updated firmware. Intake Flush
66700 mi
US $275
Replaced defective ignition coil on cylinder 1 causing mis-fire
92500 mi
US $85
Original Surpentine Belt Changed.
96863 mi
US $618
Replaced Defective Ignition Coil on Cylinder 4.
12300 mi
The fuel consumption is TERRIBLE.. less than 20.2 in mixed motoring. I got an Altima whilst the Elantra was in for a bodywork repair and achieved 27.8 doing the same route in the same conditions! The claimed mileage figures are a farce.. too many fellow o
1000 mi
Having problems starting the car, but only when left sitting for about 2 hrs. Never had a problem with a cold start or a hot start the dealer was stumped but ultimatly replaced the fuel pump hoping that would solve the problem.
14000 mi
Heat shield was loose and therefore making a loud rattle. Mechanic clamped it down.
19500 mi
Car was in for normal maintenance, but I had requested that the rough idle be examined. The ended up replacing the head gasket. This improved mpg but did not solve the rough idle. Car had a rough idle. A week after the prior visit (oil change, with them also replacing the head gasket), I took it back in but they could not reproduce the problem.
113000 mi
US $133
Vehicle had trouble turning over, and once started the tachometer did not move. When driving the vehicle would not shift out of first in D. Switching to manual, I was able to shift when needed. Additionally, the cruise control did not work, nor did the information center items: MPG, AVG MPH, and trip time.
When I went back and got the vehicle, the problem was gone. The next morning though, the issue came back. The shop said that they updated the ECM and that solved the problem. It did not. The repair was unsuccessful.
86000 mi
US $112
Timing belt tensioner replacement
88000 mi
Car died on highway
112100 mi
Bad ignition coil on cylinder 3
125000 mi
US $250
Car loses power randomly and briefly
149000 mi
US $90
Belt replacement
1860 mi
strange whirring noise right after cold start up.
13640 mi
C $150
ENGINE CONTINUES TO MAKE VALVE NOISE ON START UP FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS IT USED TO ONLY DO IT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD AND HAD SAT FOR SEVERAL HOURS IT NOW DOES IT AFTER A FEW MINUTES EVEN WHEN WARM
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