5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,031 miles

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problem #4

Sep 252007

Elantra

  • 100 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has cooper mastercraft sensys 01 tires, size 195/60/R15 (na). While driving 25 mph, the vehicle would vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions and they rotated the tires four times. A technician inspected the tires and concluded that the belts were beginning to separate. A representative from the tire shop stated that they would only replace two of the four tires. The contact still has possession of the tires. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 9,000.

- Hidden Valley Lake, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 012005

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The contact noticed that the air bag indicator light kept illuminating. The dealer repaired the failure and diagnosed it as the air bag sensor. Approximately 60,000 miles late, the failure recurred. Also, currentl ythe electrical system failed. The contact stated that the radio activated automatically, the volume increased, and certain lights inside the vehicle, such as the air conditioner controller lights, failed to illuminate. The contact had the radiator replaced. In addeition, the tires were constantly wearing out, and she was about to purchase fourth set in less than two years. She has not spoken with the manufacturer about the failures. The current mileage is 73,000.and failure mileages was 45,000. Abl.pco

- Rockville, UT, USA

problem #2

Jan 242004

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
While driving on wet roads, the car hydroplaned several times. This is not the first incident of this - it is a common occurrence with these tires. I barely escaped an accident in December, 2003, after hydroplaning. I have driven for 22 years in the pacific nw and never have I been so scared about driving in the rain as I am with these tires.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #1

Jun 082003

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25 miles
2003 Hyundai Elantra makes loud noise and thumping sound from front tires when driving at highway speeds. I have seen many other complaints of the same problem on the internet, (msn autos).

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA