10.0

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

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problem #3

Jun 102002

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine checl light keeps coming on. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer and had it checked three times. Mechanic stated that they replaced canister close valve and purge control valve. However, engine light was back on again.

- Opelika, AL, USA

problem #2

Nov 041998

Elantra

  • miles
02 sensor replaced on 8-6-01, B/U light switch replaced on 8-6-01, ignition coils repl. On 9-21-99, engine check light been reset 10 times, #1 & #4 not firing 10 times or more, car looses power, chugs then dies 2 times.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #1

Feb 261998

Elantra

  • miles
Oxygen sensor replaced. Mjs

- Greystone, NJ, USA