10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

Sep 112000

Elantra

  • miles
2/4/2000 - heater fan & motor assembly replaced (and again on 8/25/2001); 10/12/2000 - radiator appears to blow up, technical advisor "joe stroud" accused consumer of tampering with it to disable it - radiator and thermostat replaced & rear hub bolt assembly; 11/07/2000 - misfire detected in spark plug assembly; 12/30/2000 - battery died in 17 degree temp, car towed to dealership & was refused, towed again after addt'L contact with roadside assistance company (battery replaced file #565541 & Hyundai compensated for rental); 3/20/2001 - temp guage registers "hot" A/C not cooling properly - fan relay replaced; 8/25/2001 - fan motor rattles and temp guage registers "hot" and A/C inoperable - replaced fan motor again (1st repl 2/4/2000); 9/14/2001 - "check engine" light on, no loss of power; spark plug cable set replaced under warranty.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

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