10.0

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

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problem #7

Jun 252001

Elantra

  • miles
Failure makes it impossible to open door from inside. Started to fail at abt 30,000.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 171998

Elantra

  • miles
Rear & front door handle cracked.

- Fort Knox, KY, USA

problem #5

Mar 171998

Elantra

  • miles
Power window & door locks failed.

- Fort Knox, KY, USA

problem #4

Aug 072000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Driver's side door handle has broken on several occasions. When handle broke driver's side occupant was unable to exit vehicle. Also, a problem with engine, .when truning off vehicle with key out of the ignition, engine continued to run. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Ft Leonard Wood, MO, USA

problem #3

Sep 041999

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door handle on the inside of the vehicle fails to work. Would have to open door on the outside while being inside of vehicle. All the door handles on vehicle are broken. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.

- Stevensburg, VA, USA

problem #2

Nov 131998

Elantra

  • miles
Original & one inside door release failed (installing 3rd one now).

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 071998

(reported on)

Elantra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Within 17,000 miles the front brake pads has prematurely worn out, and rotors were resurfaced. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Both front window fall while driving. Door ajar light stays on. Right door panel make noise. Dome light stays on.

- St Louis, MO, USA