3.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 39,137 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the module failed and would cost over $600 to repair. There were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer has not been notified. In addition, the low beam headlights would burn out every 3-6 months. The current and failure mileages were less than 36,700. Updated 9/1/09 updated 09/02/09.
- Straford, PA, USA
Head lights - I have a 2003 Elantra and have to replace headlights every two to six months. I need to know what is causing this problem. Dealership only claims that everyone is complaining of the same thing, but offer no explanation.
- Clinton, MD, USA
Since having the car, I bought it used a year ago, while not noticing any major issues, I still continue to have problems with the headlights going out. I have had the headlights changed three times now with alternating sides going out every few months. I cannot imagine this being a normal occurrence.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
We purchased a 2003 in February 2006, since then the headlights had to been changed 3 times, and now again after being stopped not knowing the passenger side was out, it went out right before we got stopped on api L 7,2007, being charged with a ticket. And 3 points off my drivers license without a warning ticket to get it fixed. There needs to be a recall on these cars it shouldnt happen that many times.
- Elkhorn, WI, USA
I have had to replace the driver's side headlamp 3 times in 3 years. Apparently I am not the only one, the chats and blogs are full of similar complaints internationally. According to what I have read, I am one of the lucky ones. Others have experienced much more frequent replacements. Curiously enough, the driver's side lamp is the one that blows. I have saved the last lamp replaced. It is a sylvania silverstar. This is the third brand of bulb / lamp. My wife is night blind. She tries to avoid driving after dark. The undependable lighting system poses a serious safety hazard in her case and I am sure in seniors who require more light to see clearly.
- Lewisville, TX, USA
: the contact stated the lenses on the headlights clouded over in less than two years, making it hard to see the road at night. Both low and high beams are affected. The dealer has been alerted and determined the headlights need to be replaced.
- West Palm Beach, FL, USA
I purchased a used 2003 Hyundai Elantra 4 door sedan in February 2005. In June 2005 I had to have both low beam headlights replaced. Now it is January 2006 and I will have to replace them both again.
- Columbus, OH, USA
Headlights will read dim but light will actually be on high beam, causing problem to other drivers. Dealer notified.
- Grandville, IL, USA
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA