8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,964 miles

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problem #9

Nov 242014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 35,672 miles
Hyundai charged for recall - did not perform recall. Car still not fixed. Hyundai still has the money.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #8

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 #7

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 #6

Mar 171998

Elantra

  • miles
Glove compartment warped.

- Fort Knox, KY, USA

problem #5

Mar 171998

Elantra

  • miles
Head liner in rear is falling.

- Fort Knox, KY, USA

problem #4

Jul 182000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
NHTSA recall 00V095000 and manufacturer's recall 037. Took it in for repair two days later. Presently, check engine light comes on. They won't make the necessary repairs.

- Fairfield, AL, USA

problem #3

Jun 092000

Elantra

  • miles
Consumer had a problem with engine check light coming on. Took vehicle to dealer for recall 00V09O000/ fuel tank repairs. About two days later, engine check light came back on for about a week.

- Salisbury, MD, USA

problem #2

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

problem #1

Sep 041997

Elantra

  • miles
Headliner falling down.

- Chantilly, VA, USA