10.0

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

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problem #6

Jun 152000

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When first starting vehicle sputtered and stalled. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times. Dealer replaced plugs and wires, and rerouted evap line. It did not remedy situation.

- Breese, IL, USA

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problem #5

Mar 171998

Elantra

  • miles
Check engine light comes on.

- Fort Knox, KY, USA

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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

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problem #3

May 222000

Elantra

  • miles
While driving enginie check light will come on unexpectedly. Vehicle had to be taken on various occasions to dealer for stalling problem.

- Indian Lake, NY, USA

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problem #2

Feb 081999

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle still continues to vibrate and fast idle after several repairs.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #1

Sep 041997

Elantra

  • miles
Oil seal failed causing engine to stall.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

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