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2003 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

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2003 Hyundai Elantra repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

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Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009 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.
Feb 2010 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.

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 36000 mi US $1400	c/v assembly rusted out and broke tire dwell panel needs to be replaced

Hyundai Elantra in Alabama, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
May 2014 122200 mi US $800	Engine light with difficulty accelerating/shifting. Spark plugs/wires changed, problem fixed for ~1 week, returns now with transmission issue and cracked catalytic converter.
Sep 2014 123000 mi	Engine locked up while driving on interstate. Req's new engine - car is being sold for scrap.

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Aug 2010 74000 mi US $200	Replace downstream oxygen sensor.
Jul 2011 81000 mi	Rear brake cylinder corroded

Hyundai Elantra in Alaska, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2010
Oct 2010 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.
Nov 2010 52000 mi	Driver side rear door handle cracked and partially gone but still functional. Not replaced at time of loss.

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Hyundai Elantra in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 90000 mi US $855	New CV joints needed. New oil pan due to oil shop tearing the aluminum oil pans threads.

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $550	Catalytic converter had failed sometime in last 8 months. Replaced. $1100 OEM
Dec 2010 127000 mi US $253	Starter stopped working. Had to rebuild it.
Nov 2012 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.
May 2013 145000 mi	Recall repair. One of the repairs related to control-rod and suspension could not be completed because the sub-frame was too rusted and would require a major repair according to the dealer. Control-rod was already replaced at a third-party
Sep 2013 148000 mi	Recall repair completed.
Dec 2013 148000 mi	Replaced exhaust because it was rusted. Replaced timing belt and power steering belt

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 60760 mi	Rear bumper had separated, rust clips still an issue

Hyundai Elantra in Kentucky, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013 140000 mi	Replaced cracked radiator.
Jan 2014 140000 mi US $242	O2 sensor... 2nd sensor I've replaced.

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States - May 2011
Jan 2007 44000 mi US $140	right rear parking brake cable replaced
Feb 2007 45000 mi US $250	New CV joint boot passenger side
Jun 2007 49700 mi	driver's side door trim replaced --developed cracks
Feb 2008 57100 mi	new control arm passenger side -- old one was cracked and rusted
Jan 2009 69000 mi US $380	clutch slave cylinder
Mar 2010 US $560	replaced cat. converter
Jul 2010 89609 mi US $80	new battery
Sep 2010 92350 mi US $200	upper power steering pressure hose
Nov 2010 94976 mi US $100	new brake caliper right rear lower power steering line
Jan 2011 97017 mi US $500	new pads front and rear plus right rear caliper and 2 new rotors rear
May 2011 100886 mi US $420	both E-Brake cables replaced

Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States - Sep 2003
Sep 2003 5000 mi	Replaced mirror due to wind-noise. Warranty repair, no cost.

Hyundai Elantra in Colorado, United States - Jan 2007
Jun 2003 3700 mi	Throttle adjustment
Jan 2004 31990 mi	Fuel pressure damper
Sep 2004 66946 mi US $290	Timing belt, drive belts; Replace fuel pump (warranty recall, no charge)
Feb 2005 86895 mi US $45	Starter / clutch position switch
Apr 2006 145410 mi US $186	Left front wheel bearing
Dec 2006 175500 mi US $186	Right front wheel bearing
Jan 2007 178581 mi US $50	Fuel pressure damper

Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 US $250	power steering line connection - replaced part gasket leak
Nov 2015 89000 mi US $575	replaced left axle half shaft after clicking noise appeared. Boot had been worn previously, so shaft was exposed to dirt, etc.
Mar 2016 92000 mi US $200	caliper
Oct 2016 97000 mi US $150	leak in fuel line, line replaced where needed
May 2018 100000 mi US $600	brake line leak, and damaged brake pad

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Dec 2004 - Mar 2010
Jun 2004 50000 mi US $120	Brakes replaced because of the failure of a shim. Shim did not lower braking performance anyway, just made a noise as it slide along the non-friction area of the rotor. Part could not be purchased by itself so a brake job was performed.
Jan 2009 113000 mi US $50	Oil Leak.

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 110000 mi	Intermittent starting issue

Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 50000 mi US $539	brakes failed while driving to Chicago. pedal went to floor. Hyundai said 2 back wheel cylinders need to be replaced, and a "flush". brakes were spongy and failed again brake pedal all the way to floor took car to local hyundai shop (indiana) claimed no problem found! Shop bled brakes 3 times drove it 32 miles, put $20 gas in tank, and I paid $62 for second time in shop.
Jan 2010 53000 mi US $115	problem with clutch pedal too high, clutch slow to engage - Stephens Hyundai told me "no problem existed" Friend told me clutch needs replaced soon, common probl in this year and make

Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2018
Jan 2009 57000 mi US $150	Rear brakes locked as a result of improper bad/caliper alignment. Brake pads replaced as part of repair due to excessive burning.
Dec 2010 68000 mi US $978	Locked right rear caliper, followed by a locked left rear caliper. New pads/rotors due to damage from locked rear brakes. Blown right rear strut.
Mar 2012 74000 mi US $125	Failed Air Intake Control Valve (AICV). Vehicle would shut down after two minutes at idle. Difficult to diagnose for technician--no codes. Part not in stock. Parking brake cables had been binding and rear brakes would remain locked. Obtained new cables for both rear disc brakes. Removed center console and rear wheels to facilitate repair.
Jan 2016 67500 mi US $103	Replaced battery. Existing battery died with no warning.
May 2016 95900 mi US $200	Oxidation and loss of clearcoat on roof. Sanded, primed, and repainted with VIN matched paint.
Mar 2017 101000 mi US $20	Failed clutch safety interlock switch behind clutch pedal. Attempted adjustment first, no correction. Removed switch and jumped circuit while waiting for part. Hyundai OEM part ordered and installed per ALLDATA. Failed clutch safety interlock switch behind clutch pedal. Attempted adjustment first, no correction. Removed switch and jumped circuit while waiting for part. Hyundai OEM part ordered and installed per ALLDATA.

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 80000 mi US $1100	clutch came apart for the second time

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Feb 2011
Jul 2010 131200 mi US $70	The driver's side door locking mechanism needed to be replaced. It cost $70 and a friend of mine is a mechanic, who did not charge me for labor.

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Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014 113300 mi	Dashboard brake warning light would come on during acceleration. Brake fluid found to be low.

Hyundai Elantra in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
Jan 2016 US $250	Replaced Half shafts, $50 each, 1.5 hrs labor in the shop

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States May 2015 - Jun 2016
Jan 2016 74200 mi US $25	Replaced passenger side headlight bulb and fixed windshield wiper for free.

Hyundai Elantra in Missouri, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 129000 mi US $50	The engine was stalling when coming to a stop. Mechanic couldn't figure out why. It was severely low on coolant and after adding coolant, the problem worked itself out. It never showed a sign of overheating until the mechanic looked at it

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
Jul 2013 128200 mi US $150	Thermostat failed in the closed position and caused the radiator to blow.
Dec 2013 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.
Mar 2015 145000 mi US $120	Front end calipers corroded shut. I replaced both calipers, one rotor, replaced brake pads with ceramic ones.
Mar 2016 151000 mi US $129	Flex on exhaust was replaced due to holes in it and surrounding pipe.

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2015
Oct 2013 185000 mi US $600	master cylinder
Nov 2013 185000 mi US $225	door lock
Feb 2014 185000 mi US $325	steering noise squelch , had power steering pump replaced and new belt installed. problem repaired
Mar 2014 185000 mi US $375	not holding road well. replaced front struts and front wheel alignment
Jan 2015 190000 mi US $790	rack and pinion replaced left and right plus new bushings

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States May 2008 - Feb 2009
Jul 2008 61000 mi US $500	AC went out, turned out that the car was running hot which caused the computer to turn off the AC. Replaced thermostat, upper and lower hoses, added coolant and recharged AC.
Dec 2008 65000 mi US $220	Drivers side CV axle boot was torn, entire axle was replaced.
Feb 2009 65000 mi	needed paint (oxidized) Door locks broke. Also needed $800 60k service. Sold car because couldn't afford repairs.

Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
Dec 2010 98000 mi US $500	Radiator was leaking out of the top near filler cap. Replaced under extended warranty. Cost would have been ~$500

Hyundai Elantra in Arizona, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2019
Sep 2017 136000 mi US $150	Brake booster & master cylinder
Dec 2017 137000 mi US $60	Right headlight went out, replaced unit
Mar 2019 153000 mi US $200	radiator cracked - replaced

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 38000 mi US $600	Muffler fell off

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States May 2006 - Mar 2015
Nov 2006 28000 mi	Windshield wipers stopped. The wiper motors burned out. Warranty service replaced the wiper motors and fixed them free including parts and labor.
Feb 2008 41425 mi	Check engine light with code P0455 Evaporative Emission Control - Purge valve fault. Purge valve is replaced under the warranty.
May 2009 51000 mi	Moonroof made rattling noises when closed. I re-tightened the screws and the noises are gone.
May 2011 68000 mi US $50	High-pressure power steering hose was leaking, which had incurred weird clicking noise while steering much (e.g., parking). Whirling sound from front axle when fully steered. Diagnosed as a worn high-pressure power-steering hose. Replaced and the noise is gone.
Feb 2012 75000 mi US $300	Parking brake cable got heavy rust and snapped during winter and the rear brake calipers were almost dead. (Ignored the sympton for 2 years...) Rear calipers and parking brake cables were replaced. E-Brake cable rusted and snapped. Rear calipers were damaged as I've ignored the symptom for two winters. Rear calipers and e-brake cables were replaced.
Mar 2013 88000 mi US $300	Two catalysts toasted. Removed the first and replaced the second with aftermarket Noticed CV joint leaking 4 years ago and finally they are gone and replaced with reconditioned.
Oct 2013 97000 mi US $250	A damper pulley was cracked and replaced Front lower arms Front stabilizer links
Mar 2014 100000 mi US $200	Strut mount cracked. Replaced front struts. (the whole strut)

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2004 - Aug 2012
May 2004 12000 mi	Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement. Replaced under warranty.
Jun 2005 20000 mi	Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement. Dealer replaced as a precaution, I had not experienced any problems. Replaced under warranty.
Apr 2009 69000 mi US $150	Replace MAP sensor.
Dec 2010 91000 mi US $95	Replaced Canister Purge Solenoid (for P0441)

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
Jan 2015 US $460	Timing belt and oil leak

Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
Jul 2015 56000 mi	replaced all four struts. It bounced along the road before the replacement

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013 108000 mi US $230	rack & pinion linkage, boot leaking steering fluid
Jun 2013 113000 mi US $25	driver's side window glass came out of track / door panel removed / glass inserted & tightened back into lifter track
Oct 2013 116000 mi	All 4 struts & shocks needed replaced.

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Oct 2010 101000 mi US $300	replace rear struts

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 145700 mi C $150	Alternator died

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2008 - Dec 2011
Jun 2010 74400 mi C $250	Alternator and battery were replaced
Dec 2010 81840 mi C $200	Brake fluid leakage from the proportional valve- master cylinder. Brake light goes on at the time of acceleration.
Jan 2011 83700 mi C $240	radiator exploded
Mar 2011 86800 mi C $75	Engine check light. Replaced gas tank cap. Replaced suspension part.
Dec 2011 99200 mi	brakes line, rear brakes, master cylinder leakage torn rubber membrane on steering system leaking engine cover gasket, needed timing belt. all of these would have cost $2,000, got rid of car.

Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2017
Jun 2014 55000 mi	rear tire cupping badly, have not found problem yet.
Aug 2016 69000 mi US $20	driver's outside door handle broke off, owner painted new part and installed

Hyundai Elantra in Alaska, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 129000 mi US $300	Car would drive fine for a while then go into "limp mode" Also, noticed that the speedometer would go crazy every once-in-a-while. Replaced O2 sensors, spark plugs and wires. Problem persisted. Replaced input speed sensor. Problem gone.
Jul 2010 130000 mi US $90	Trouble starting and hesitation/studdering when accelerating. Engine would sometimes go into "limp mode". Wouldn't go above 15mph. I replaced the ISS, didn't work, so then I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump. Runs perfectly.

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2009
Feb 2009 105000 mi US $960	Oil leak. Electrical system issues randomly prevented car from starting. Fixed.

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2012
Dec 2009 71000 mi	Lower control arm was rusted through. The crossmember was also replaced due to rusting. Subject of a recall.
Mar 2010 74000 mi	car was making an exhaust leak sound, then I got a check engine light. I brought the car to Midas they said that the flex hose had a break and that was causing the exhaust leak. The flex hose was covered under the Hyundai Warantee.
Dec 2010 82000 mi US $144	Replaced leaking radiator.

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Hyundai Elantra in Great Britain Jan 2010 - May 2011
Feb 2010 165000 mi £150	Windscreen wiper linkage broke. New linkage sourced from Hyundai dealer. Cost $150. Only 6 bolts and 15mins to change so did it myself.
Mar 2010 166000 mi	Diesel pump had a slight leak which made starting the car difficult in the mornings. Removed pump and took to a diesel engine specialist who replaced all the seals. Hyundai dealer had told me I needed a new pump at $1200! Pump now refitted. All OK

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Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States May 2003 - Jun 2011
Jun 2003 150 mi	Coolant hose re-attached (leaked, overheated) and sunroof rails lubricated (noisy).
Dec 2003 6000 mi	Shift knob replaced. (Peeling)
Sep 2005 39000 mi	Axle seals replaced (leaking).
Sep 2006 58000 mi	Passenger vanity mirror cover replaced (broke).
Oct 2006 59000 mi	Rear wiper bolt trim cover replaced (fell off).
Jan 2007 62000 mi	Transmission rebuilt (input bearing noisy)
Jun 2008 85000 mi	Valve cover gasket oil leak (minor).
Nov 2008 90000 mi US $400	CV Boot replaced.
Apr 2009 96000 mi US $550	Radiator cracked catastrophically.

Hyundai Elantra in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
Sep 2010 159000 mi US $200	Parking brake cable replaced. Original rusted out.

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada Oct 2003 - May 2013
Aug 2003 54560 mi	Issue with shifting reported. Clutch assembly replaced under 30day warranty. Transmission still has synchro issue - not dealt with.
Aug 2007 55180 mi	Transmission axle seal leaking after clutch replacement. Seal replaced under warranty.
Sep 2007 60140 mi C $350	Timing belt and water pump change. Sparkplugs and coolant.
Apr 2008 69440 mi	engine would not fire, but would crank over. Ground issue with coilpacks. Cleaned contacts and re-ran battery ground
May 2008 73160 mi C $50	investigating standing water in spare tire well and hatch wheel well. Re-applied hatch seal with silicone.
Oct 2008 C $25	Found leak in body panel seam above hatch. Added rocker guard paint over seam gap.
Dec 2008 88040 mi C $75	Lower control arm bushings replaced along with mod of strut/springs.
Feb 2010 109120 mi C $75	Passenger-side Tie Rod End loose, replaced. Also changed driver side. Valve cover gasket leaking.
Mar 2010 111600 mi C $75	rear engine mount torn
Dec 2010 125240 mi C $300	radiator leaking at top, small leak. replaced radiator and fluid
Jun 2012 150040 mi C $200	Drove through standing water, shorted out alternator. Was suspecting alternator failing before. Replaced alternator
May 2013 167400 mi C $50	CV boots broke, axles worn. Control arms rotted, engine subframe bolts broken.

Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2013
Dec 2011 90000 mi US $420	check engine light on, poor acceleration. O2 sensor replaced cracked serpentine belt. Replaced
Jan 2012 90000 mi US $1500	clutch slipping. replaced timing belt replacement outer left tie rod end seized. replaced
Feb 2012 90000 mi US $410	Emergency brake cables seized and had to be replaced

Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 110300 mi US $1100	Replace clutch, brake pads, oil change. Front left axle replaced

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Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - May 2017
Sep 2012 50000 mi US $300	Catalytic converter rusted and needed replacement.

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 145000 mi	evap system code p0445, large leak in evap system. can't find leak. replace tubes with hose. still same code.

Hyundai Elantra in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012	Controller knob for changing positions of ventilation not working. Can be switched to windshield or face only when taping to in between positions.

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Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 89000 mi US $304	catalytic converters

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