5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,272 miles

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problem #2

Dec 012006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the windshield was covered in tiny holes. A news broadcast mentioned this problem and it served as confirmation for the contact that it was a serious failure. The holes made visibility difficult when driving at night or in adverse weather conditions. The failure was only on the front windshield in a uniformed, straight pattern. The current mileage is 30,600, and failure mileage was 24,000. Updated 05/23/07.

- Lakeland , FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 012006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,544 miles
- the contact stated that thev 2005 Hyundai electra's roof had a water leak. She had repairs on the vehicle on four occasions. The dealership continued to inform the contact that the water was coming from the windshield. This water leaked into the vehicle when it was raining. She stated that the dealership continued to replace and reseal the windshield. She stated that the dealership took to vehicle to auto concept, and the company called the water doctor. They informed her that it was possible that the rivets H popped in the roof. The contact stated that this a safety problem while driving, she could see with the water coming into the vehicle. She felt that there may be mold forming in the vehicle. The water came down on her feet, and came in on the gear shift. The contact will be calling the manufacturer to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 6544, and the current mileage was 8576. Updated 03/30/07.

- Dundalk, MD, USA