10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,599 miles

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problem #3

Jul 082005

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,796 miles
Oil pan drain plug stripped. I have been changing oil by myself. I have a Toyota Camry also which I change oil myself. So there is no abuse regarding oil pan drain plug. It has stripped completely. I had to replace the oil pan which cost almost $400.

- Garfield Hts, OH, USA

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problem #2

Sep 012002

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
Problems with vehicle severely pulling to the right. There was a squealing noise, the tire in the right rear had worn, the left rear tire treads were gone (not wearing evenly), the belts squealed, the front wheel drive would cause the front to spin, but not in the rear, when the A/C was on high, the loud noise would be exhibited in the front, the vehicle pulled to the right, and the vehicle hesitated when the A/C was on.

- Old Bridge , NJ, USA

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problem #1

May 272003

Elantra

  • miles
While driving at any speed the vehicle shut off without warning and the consumer was forced to pull off the road..

- Kernersville, NC, USA

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