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Expensive Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 110 repairs.
Hyundai Elantra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (92%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45880 mi C $1300 |
Timing chain failure ( shortly after lower block replaced) Coincidence? |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 122000 mi US $1000 |
Upper and lower radiator hoses, expansion tank. Throttle body cleaning, new spark plugs - fixed a long-running slight miss fire. |
| 116000 mi US $4100 |
Replaced struts, tie rods, bushings, and alignment. shifting cable, transmission and motor mounts |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 2480 mi C $2000 |
Hyundai would not cover towing because car more than 100 kms from a Hyundai dealership. Found computer system was fried. Had to wait 8 days for replacement and flights to and from Sudbury at own expense. Incorrect part. Had to replace electrical computer, solenoids, fuses and part of engine wiring harness. Car had to be retimed, replace spark plugs and fuel injectors. Hyundai unwilling to warranty. Car has only 4000 kms. |
| 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. Rear window defogger not working. XM radio antenna had to be replaced. |
| 5580 mi C $125 |
Once again the wheels were out of alignment. This car is only highway driven, Hyundai cannot explain why every 2,000 Km it is out of alignment. |
| 6820 mi C $560 |
Electronic steering fails intermittently |
| 13600 mi C $236 |
Thermostat was stuck open and not heating the cabin. Took to three different Hyundai dealers who only scoped the car and said there was nothing wrong with it. Took to my private mech who services my Mazda. He fixed it. |
| 15780 mi C $286 |
Right Rear out by -.55 Mfg spec max is -0.2 Rear axle of Elantra's are pre-set at the factory. Car pulls to the right. |
| 69440 mi C $500 |
difficulty getting door to unlock, head /tail lights flickering, car wouldn't turn over but dash lights on, hazards flashing fast - replaced corroded wires and dead battery |
| 71340 mi C $700 |
rear driver side brakes smoking badly, burning rubber. callipers seized, destroyed rotors & brake pads. unknown if related to previous brake work |
| 105234 mi C $1140 |
same as 2 yrs. ago - calipers seized, pads and rotors destroyed |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $1100 |
Replace front struts and rear shocks |
| 91000 mi US $298 |
replace right control arm |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42160 mi C $350 |
rear calipers seized for non use since I do mostly highways, braking is rare. |
| 127100 mi C $1000 |
tie-rod, bushing, suspension pug and a wheel alignment |
| 130200 mi C $1000 |
seized calipers in the back A stabilizer bar end link was replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $114 |
Blower motor is making a metal-on-metal grinding noise. I dropped the assembly and found nothing inside that could be making the sound. Part was ordered and replaced by me. |
| 93000 mi US $1033 |
Rear brake calipers were seized and leaking again. Replaced with remanufactured calipers and OEM pads. |
| 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. |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. The clutch assembly needed replacement with only 80,000 Kilometers (50,000 miles). Hyundai refused to cover this even though there was evidence of uneven wear on the pressure plate. Driven MT cars for almost 50 years and never had a problem. |
2010 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 31000 mi C $1600 |
Harsh 2/3 gear shift of automatic transmission. Started at 35,000 kms. Now have 50,000kms. Replacing Transmission valve body and cleaning computer contacts did not fix issue. According to information 3 % of owners have experience transmission problems at low KMS. My car is typical. Can anyone tell me what the problems was, and how to fix it. It usually happens when the car has been sitting overnight or the first shift after the car was driven for a while and sitting. Changing the valve body for the transmission did not correct the problem, The computer contacts were also cleaned. At 50,000 kms still have the issue. After the car engine and transmission heat up, the tranmission shifts fine in all gears including the 2/3 shift. |
2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80880 mi C $1118 |
Left rear lower bushing and both rear assistant arms needed replacement. They were noisy when vehicle was purchased. Squealing serpentine belt replaced. |
| 87600 mi C $200 |
Exterior door handle piece broke in cold weather. New replacement piece painted and installed. |
| 98240 mi C $160 |
Fan and A/C would not work at the same time. Fan only worked on high. Blower motor resistor replaced. |
| 110980 mi C $500 |
Bad oil sensor replaced |
2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 71500 mi US $160 |
Rear shock leaking |
| 93000 mi US $1700 |
Replace motor mount Replace all brake pads rotors Bad cell in battery - Replace water pump, timing belt |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 130000 mi US $1600 |
Car wouldn't start; diagnosed as low compression by a local mechanic, the car was able to be started (pressure magically came back up?), and I drove it to a mechanic I trust. Their inspection identified a leaking valve cover gasket, a failed oxygen sensor, as well as that the car was overdue for replacement of its spark plugs, timing belt, and oxygen sensors; and that, additionally, thedrive belts were both in very bad shape. All of these (valve cover gasket, oxygen sensors, plugs, and belts) were replaced. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 34000 mi US $1000 |
control arm, alignment, 2 front tires, rear brakes |
| 59700 mi US $212 |
Upper radiator hose developed pinhole leak, needed new hose. |
| 112000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced the transmission. |
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $100 |
Replaced a sticking caliper. Replaced stabilizer bar links. |
| 141000 mi US $1500 |
all sway bar ends, bushings in control links were too far gone, replaced entire link assembles replaced broken wheel stud |
| 59000 mi US $1500 |
Good News - the slipping, clunking and sticking in 3rd gear finally was able to be replicated by the dealer (also had a CEL) when taken in from the trans. Bad News - Needed a new transmission. Not quite the Hyundai quality I expected. |
| 59200 mi US $140 |
Had a loud clunking noise from the drivers side suspension which was diagnosed as a broken stabilizer bar. |
| 82200 mi US $120 |
Replaced the front sway bar links |
| 83000 mi US $110 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers |
| 83000 mi US $500 |
Replaced R/F ABS sensor |
| 83000 mi US $375 |
Repair shop said we needed front struts. Not replaced. Front tie rods replaced after car was taken in for alignment. Car could not be aligned even after replacement. |
| 103540 mi C $1149 |
Initially only tie-rod ends were to be replaced. Instead, had to have the Steering Gear system replaced (tie-rods included). |
| 106640 mi C $500 |
Replacement of rear shocks. |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 58300 mi US $1300 |
Replaced Clutch Replaced Power Steering Belt |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 168000 mi US $1800 |
02 monitors and main crankshaft seals. |
| 124000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced struts. Also, 120,000 mile scheduled maintenance. |
| 251000 mi US $1000 |
The timing belt was replaced. |
| 261000 mi US $300 |
The power shut down. I got the alternator replaced |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 187920 mi C $1330 |
new clutch |
| 199720 mi C $278 |
oxygen sensor replaced |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $170 |
RH parking brake cable broke. |
| 102000 mi US $960 |
Clutch was found to be slipping. Clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing was replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $600 |
Ebrake cables replaced, four (4) brake calipers replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $2300 |
Manual transmission suffered catastrophic failure resulting in internal components exiting cast housing of transmission. Replacement transmission installed with new clutch and pressure plate. Manual transmission suffered catastrophic failure resulting in internal components exiting cast housing of transmission. Replacement transmission installed with new clutch and pressure plate. |
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 CV boots cracked and/or torn Upper radiator hose clamp replaced to stop very small leak Driver's power window operating slowly, lugging, stopping. Warranty will replace window track and hardware (but motor is OK) Brake fluid flushed, replaced, bled, rear brakes deglazed, cleaned, adjusted, emergency brake adjusted, minor parts for emergency brake replaced under warranty |
| 61380 mi C $1000 |
Replaced timing Belt |
| 97200 mi C $600 |
Fault code P0449 Emission System. Replaced Canister Purge Valve, Shut off valve and Canister. |
| 111260 mi C $250 |
front wheel bearing and hub wornout |
| 136400 mi C $800 |
Rack and pinion loose. Needed replacement |
| 155000 mi C $500 |
Front and rear bearings replaced. |
| 161200 mi C $800 |
Front tie rod and boots |
| 89800 mi US $1000 |
had to replace washer fluid container, oxygen sensor Car was not changing gears properly..they did some stuff to fix it..can't remember what though. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
needed new muffler |
| 108300 mi US $300 |
Steering makes loud whinny sounds |
| US $2000 | Radiator broke Engine got overheated |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71300 mi C $3000 |
Clutch needed replacing Spark plug came loose, flew through engine compartment, threw off timing. Technician claimed someone must have incorrectly seated it; was original plug |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 174000 mi US $1300 |
Engine mounts needed replacing. Lots of loud clanking and vibration at high speeds. Thought it was suspension and/or tires. Found out the expensive way (trial and error) that it was engine mounts. 4 mounts and transmission mount. |
| 265000 mi US $860 |
Rear struts. Rear brake pads. |
| 160000 mi US $200 |
ONE OF MOTOR MOUNTS WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR IN FOR TUNE-UP |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
REPLACED RADIATOR REPLACED PULLEY |
| 169600 mi US $350 |
Front passenger wheel bearing and rotor were replaced. Excessive dirt and rust |
| 215000 mi US $1295 |
Transmission replaced crankshaft sensor replaced |
| 58000 mi US $1100 |
Car vibrates at idle. Indy shop replaced two motor mounts, probably not Hyundai parts. Dealer replaced other two. Still vibrates, because of non-Hyundai parts? |
| 58200 mi US $475 |
Dealer replaced the two aftermarket OEM mounts the indy shop put in with Hyundai OEM parts. The car now performs as designed, and the vibration at idle is gone. |
| 59000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light came on, and a scan using a code reader indicated a malfunctioning upstream O2 sensor. The dealer replaced the sensor. |
| 79000 mi US $750 |
Pinhole radiator leak resulting in intermittent heat and fluctuating temp gauge. Mechanic replaced radiator, upper and lower hoses. |
| 81000 mi US $640 |
Driver's side CV axle found to be leaking. Dealer replaced CV axle. |
| 88000 mi US $315 |
Hole in exhaust system |
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
Oil leak and suspension issues |
| 105000 mi US $550 |
Replaced front axles |
| 151000 mi US $450 |
Power window (driver side) regulator replacement |
2004 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 103540 mi A $2400 |
auto became unreliable kept changing into 2nd gear whenever it felt like it |
| 140000 mi US $1200 |
Car overheating, no leak, antifreeze being lost, changed water pump (x3) and thermostat (x2), tensioner, got car back, after about 2-3 weeks is currently doing the same thing. unable to determine problem, adding antifreeze every week. |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 97500 mi US $1000 |
Replace radiator, hoses, and radiator cap Replace rear brake rotors and pads Replace parking brake cable and caliper Replace wiper blades |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74400 mi C $200 |
Exhaust flex pipe blew due to rusting out. Exhaust shop welded in a new dual braided flex pipe, and put in turbo muffler while there. |
| 89280 mi C $1500 |
Seam blew on radiator, required new radiator. Hoses, clamps, thermostat changed, coolant system completely flushed. |
| 131440 mi C $1100 |
replaced brake lines replaced damaged strut |
| 69000 mi US $1400 |
Complete engine replacement. Oil was blowing out by gasket and engine started knocking. (No warning signs of oil dripping/burning, happened within a 1000 miles of prev. oil change. Common problem apparently. |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 115500 mi US $100 |
Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter |
| 151000 mi US $400 |
CV joint on passenger side was leaking. Had front axle including CV joint replaced as a unit. |
| 180000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch was replaced due to slipping at high load. |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 139400 mi US $2100 |
Dealer installed a used transmission in the car, but this transmission also was bad. dealer ws great and once again found another transmission, installed it and it has been great ever since. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 52000 mi US $1191 |
Check engine light on because vehicle needed new catalytic converter. New spark plugs. Replaced alternator belt myself. Needed new CV joints. Replaced them. |
| 124620 mi C $199 |
Flex Pipe was damaged. Engine light was on with Error code for SLow response at O2 sensor at lower stream. Hyundai said to replace whole pipe including catalytic converter, too expensive, flex welded at Midas. |
| 134540 mi C $1600 |
Brakes were making noise - took for check up. Needed to replace caliper. Oil was leaking from top of engine (rocker Gasket was leaking.) Cv boot replaced for right side. Master cylinder for brake replaced. Brake fluid Flushed. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $1100 |
clutch came apart for the second time |
| 125000 mi US $550 |
Catalytic converter had failed sometime in last 8 months. Replaced. $1100 OEM |
| 127000 mi US $253 |
Starter stopped working. Had to rebuild it. |
| 143300 mi US $1800 |
Starter that was repaired 2 years back started showing the same problem again. Replaced. Replaced struts on one wheel. Replaced worn out tires. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 128200 mi US $150 |
Thermostat failed in the closed position and caused the radiator to blow. |
| 129000 mi US $1096 |
A hose was leaking and fluid drained over a 2 week time frame and was the most likely the cause of a catastrophic failure. Another transmission issue prior to this was a harsh shift from 1st to 2nd gear, so there may have been a defect. |
| 145000 mi US $120 |
Front end calipers corroded shut. I replaced both calipers, one rotor, replaced brake pads with ceramic ones. |
| 151000 mi US $129 |
Flex on exhaust was replaced due to holes in it and surrounding pipe. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $420 |
check engine light on, poor acceleration. O2 sensor replaced cracked serpentine belt. Replaced |
| 90000 mi US $1500 |
clutch slipping. replaced timing belt replacement outer left tie rod end seized. replaced |
| 90000 mi US $410 |
Emergency brake cables seized and had to be replaced |
| 110300 mi US $1100 |
Replace clutch, brake pads, oil change. Front left axle replaced |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 129000 mi US $2400 |
Hole in 2nd cat pipe; replaced assembly ($600). Replaced all four disc brake pads, rotors, calipers ($500). |
| 141000 mi US $2000 |
Alternator died on winter morning. Charge light lit correctly. Alternator replaced with rebuilt. Power steering hose / mount failure. Hose replaced, mount repaired. Replaced leaking radiator. Had leaking radiator for nearly 1 year. |
| 143000 mi US $1200 |
Both rear brake lines corroded and leaking fluid. Rear calipers replaced with rebuilt. Driver side CV boot discovered torn. Explained slight clicking noise while turning. Don't know how long it had been that way. |
| 148000 mi US $120 |
Exhaust: flex pipe rusted through. Replaced entire flex-pipe / rear catalyst assembly. |
| 163500 mi US $540 |
Driver's Side CV Halfshaft. Replaced Passenger Front wheel bearing. |
| 166500 mi US $480 |
Passenger side speed sensor damaged during repair of wheel bearing in previous trip Replaced driver's side front wheel bearing unable to replace in July trip Replaced leaking fuel lines |
| 98000 mi US $228 |
Left front axle had split open Axle replaced |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Car overheated. Brought in for repairs. Had radiator replaced. |
| 119000 mi US $1081 |
Clutch replaced, flywheel resurfaced. |
| 120000 mi US $1775 |
Replaced transmission (failing differentials) |
| 115320 mi C $275 |
Right rear wheel bearing howling like a banshee. back to serenity now that its been replaced. |
| 122760 mi C $360 |
Windshield wiper linkage inoperable. Replaced...wipers work well now. |
| 124000 mi C $1200 |
E-brake cable seized, which caused the rear brakes to seize over a period of 1 months inactivity. Almost entire rear brake system replaced, ebrake cable replaced. |
| 159960 mi C $750 |
Cracked Valve Cover Front right wheel bearing |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 81840 mi C $1200 |
Leaking radiator replaced. Rusted power steering line replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
Blown Headgasket. Decided to replace engine rather than have the engine taken apart piece by piece. Was told by three shops that could possibly cost much more money if the head is not able to be repaired. Chose to just replace the engine with used engine. |
| 70000 mi US $5000 |
Entire engine and system replaced after a local flood destroyed the rods in the engine. Also replaced the air conditioning, and disconnected the cigarette lighter as it was causing the battery to short circuit. Thankfully, insurance covered |
| 70000 mi US $1000 |
Transmission replaced for the second time. |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi US $900 |
Clutch assembly replaced, and electrical timer system redone, sparkplugs replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $1200 |
The entire clutch system was shot. This is after doing regular maintenance, and having the same system completely replaced at 45000 miles (I traded the car in at 69000) for a Camry 2011 LE. |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $100 |
Requested alignment, mechanic found bad control arm. |
| 151000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced steering knuckles, control arms, left sway bar link, front wheel bearings. Replaced brake calipers, wheel cylinders, right front wheel speed sensor. Replaced right axle. |
| 152000 mi US $150 |
Replace drums, shoes, and rear hubs & rear wheel bearings. |
| 158300 mi US $400 |
Replaced fuel injectors - solved a bad cold hesitation. Replaced original fuel filter. Then replaced pump & filter assembly due to faulty filter causing loss of residual system pressure and difficulty starting. |
| 165000 mi US $250 |
Replaced the steering rack and tie rod ends. The rack was exhibiting a power bias towards one side, which is a sign of an internal leak. |
| 185000 mi US $250 |
Major rust repair - replaced front fenders and repaired rustthrough on rear quarter panels. |
| 192000 mi US $200 |
Replaced leaky high pressure line and recharged the system. |
| 195000 mi US $110 |
Replaced both power mirrors and master controller on driver's door. |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 81298 mi A $844 |
Clutch slipping and becoming difficult to upshift gears. Clutch disc, pressure plate and thrust bearing replaced; flywheel machined, and rear main oil seal replaced. Clutch slipping and becoming difficult to upshift gears. Clutch disc, pressure plate and thrust bearing replaced; flywheel machined, and rear main oil seal replaced. |
| 94190 mi A $1362 |
Items replaced: Front shock absorbers (Boge); strut top plates, front coil springs, front and rear 'D' bushes (all genuine Hyundai); front sway bar links (generic brand); both outer CV boots (expandable PTW); front brake pads & rotors (RDA) Items replaced: Front shock absorbers (Boge); strut top plates, front coil springs, front and rear 'D' bushes (all genuine Hyundai); front sway bar links (generic brand); both outer CV boots (expandable PTW); front brake pads & rotors (RDA) |
| 36000 mi US $1400 |
c/v assembly rusted out and broke tire dwell panel needs to be replaced |
2000 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Wagon
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 167000 mi US $3000 |
Head gasket |
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