2001 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
2001 Hyundai Elantra problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
See what people are saying about 2001 Hyundai Elantra problems
More about the
Hyundai Elantra
2001 Hyundai Elantras for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2001 Hyundai Elantra problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2001 Hyundai Elantra problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2001 Hyundai Elantra problems and repair histories that follow it.
Hyundai Elantra Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Hyundai Elantra | 10 Elantras, 6.8 months of data per Elantra, average 147700 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 Elantras, 6.8 months of data per Elantra, average 147700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
see reported repairs |
Non-members can see only ten 2001 Hyundai Elantra problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
Repair costs are in local units.
2001 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 139000 | 0 | Catalytic converter rattling, replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 158000 | 125 | Alternator replacement. Turbo downpipe near it so taking more heat than it was designed for. |
| Apr | 2011 | 176000 | 100 | Bad connecting rod bearings. Bearing replacement and a crankshaft polish was done without removing it from the car. |
| Jun | 2011 | 177000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 151000 | 0 | A/C Self-destructed, estimate to fix $2,500 |
| Mar | 2012 | 166000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 900 | Clutch assembly replaced, and electrical timer system redone, sparkplugs replaced. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 69000 | 1200 | The entire clutch system was shot. This is after doing regular maintenance, and having the same system completely replaced at 45000 miles (I traded the car in at 69000) for a Camry 2011 LE. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 106000 | 140 | Both front wheel bearings went bad making growling noises. Replaced bearings and needed to be pressed on. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 120000 | 150 | Bad O2 sensor caused check engine light to come on. I have replaced at least 2 O2 sensors in the past. |
| Dec | 2009 | 121000 | 300 | The alternator went and the mechanic replaced it with a new one. |
| Nov | 2010 | 125000 | 400 | Car overheated but running heat corrected problem. Added coolant several times but appeared to not fill. Mechanic determined a failed (leaking) water pump and replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 126000 | 270 | The left front axle boot wore off and the grease was released. Mechanic recommended replacemnt of boot and left front axle. |
| May | 2011 | 129300 | 100 | O2 sensor |
| Jul | 2011 | 132000 | 140 | front breaks making noise-- mechanic determined they were nearly completely gone and replaced. Original breaks lasted 130,000 miles. Also changed oil/filter. |
| Nov | 2011 | 137000 | 100 | My O2 sensor system is intermittent. A new O2 sensor did not correct the problem. I think it is likely the electrical harness or a grounding issue. |
| Aug | 2012 | 147700 | 400 | Failed Alternator. |
| Dec | 2012 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 128960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 139500 | 160 | failed to ignite |
| Hyundai Elantra in Ghana | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 114700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 114700 | 125 | TCM codes read, faulty input speed sensor which has to be replaced. Engine briefly stalls when i step on accelerator, Check Engine light comes on. ECM codes read that pointed to problem associated with exhaust manifold and/or catalytic converter. repair cost involved too high, so nothing has been done so far |
| Hyundai Elantra in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 92000 | 600 | Rear struts replaced. Brake pads and rotors replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 126000 | 875 | Right front tie rod ends loose. Replace right front hub bearing. Left front ball joint nut loose. Alignment, tuneup. |
| Apr | 2012 | 140000 | 0 | the front wheel bearings needed replacement The main engine bearing was starting to go. Sold to shadetree mechanic who was going to rebuild the engine. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 610 | Exhaust and catalytic converter | |
| Jul | 2011 | 42300 | 165 | Car had a CEL indicating P0715 - bad transmission speed sensor. The CEL would come on, and the car would stay in whatever gear it was in and not upshift. If you turned off the car, and started it up again, it reset and everything was fine |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 124000 | 200 | Needed new brakes. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 115000 | 750 | Replaced water pump, timing belts. brakes (4x) |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Ghana | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 71300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 71300 | 0 | Everything else, repair |
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 142000 | 100 | Requested alignment, mechanic found bad control arm. |
| Aug | 2010 | 148000 | 5 | Re-lubed stuck brake caliper brackets. |
| Dec | 2010 | 151000 | 1220 | Replaced steering knuckles, control arms, left sway bar link, front wheel bearings. Replaced brake calipers, wheel cylinders, right front wheel speed sensor. Replaced right axle. Replaced brake drums and rotors. |
| Jan | 2011 | 152000 | 150 | Replace drums, shoes, and rear hubs & rear wheel bearings. |
| Jun | 2011 | 157000 | 60 | Replaced burned-out HVAC blower motor. Recharged A/C with aftermarket refrigerant/sealer/lube - system seems to have a persistent slow leak. |
| Jul | 2011 | 158500 | 400 | Replaced fuel injectors - solved a bad cold hesitation. Replaced original fuel filter. Then replaced pump & filter assembly due to faulty filter causing loss of residual system pressure and difficulty starting. |
| Aug | 2011 | 160000 | 35 | Replaced bad MAP/IAT sensor. Diagnostic computer detected intermittent readings from the intake air temperature sensor, which is also part of the MAP sensor. It's cheap and easy to replace. |
| Nov | 2011 | 165000 | 250 | Replaced the steering rack and tie rod ends. The rack was exhibiting a power bias towards one side, which is a sign of an internal leak. |
| Jun | 2012 | 178000 | 85 | Replace rusted-out power steering pressure hose. |
| Nov | 2012 | 183000 | 50 | Replaced left axle, which had a torn CV boot. |
| Dec | 2012 | 185000 | 250 | Major rust repair - replaced front fenders and repaired rustthrough on rear quarter panels. |
| Apr | 2013 | 188000 | 26 | Replaced braided flex coupling in exhaust system, which had rusted out. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 128300 | 250 | Replaced right wheel bearings |
| Aug | 2012 | 133300 | 500 | Timing belt replacement and associated items |
| Mar | 2013 | 138000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 179000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 189000 | 300 | Replacement of timing belt and all other belts. |
| Jul | 2012 | 190000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Front oxygen sensor replaced. Light soon back on, same code. Probably catalytic converter. Car running fine, would be expensive to repair, so living with light. |
| Mar | 2013 | 196000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 122000 | 175 | R&R bad left front wheel bearing |
| Jun | 2010 | 123000 | 600 | R/R all 4 rotors and pads R/R strut mounts, struts, springs - all 4 wheels |
| Nov | 2010 | 127000 | 360 | Replaced both CV joints and axles |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 78740 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 81500 | 844 | Clutch slipping and becoming difficult to upshift gears. Clutch disc, pressure plate and thrust bearing replaced; flywheel machined, and rear main oil seal replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 84600 | 0 | Rear main oil seal started leaking after clutch and rear main seal repair in August. Rear main seal replaced, and labour charges covered, under original repairer's warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 95140 | 1362 | Items replaced: Front shock absorbers (Boge); strut top plates, front coil springs, front and rear 'D' bushes (all genuine Hyundai); front sway bar links (generic brand); both outer CV boots (expandable PTW); front brake pads & rotors (RDA) |
| Jan | 2012 | 101680 | 95 | Radiator upper and lower hoses, bypass hose and coolant replaced (Genuine Hyundai). 6x Hose clamps replaced (Tridon) |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 96720 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 97340 | 35 | Left side rear brakes too tight, rubbing/catching. |
| Jan | 2013 | 97540 | 50 | Key would not turn, ignition switch locked up. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97960 | 175 | replaced driver side caliper and disc pads, both sides.-bleed system |
| Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 143000 | 60 | dashboard lights would not come on but was repaired. |
| Jun | 2010 | 158000 | 200 | Needed new radiator |
| Jul | 2010 | 160000 | 300 | Brake calipers needed replacing |
| Apr | 2011 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 140000 | 0 | Lower pass control arm rusted away and failed at like 10 MPH. Fully covered under recall. Replaced lower control arms and front frame (because it was faster than getting the captured bolts out). Hyundai covered it all. This was like in July 2009. |
| Mar | 2010 | 149000 | 20 | New front pads. About 1/2 worn. Pass side lower brake pin was frozen. Heated and lubed to free up. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 119660 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 120900 | 360 | Check engine light, reset, 1 wk later CEL again and car runs VERY rough. Gasket at #3 cyl is worn away and there is a vacuum leak. Gasket replaced, problem solved. Mechanic had a hard time diagnosing the problem and tried replacing parts at first. Left headlight bulb replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 84000 | 140 | Clutch throwout bearing blew apart and needed replacement. |
| Sep | 2009 | 90000 | 300 | Radiator blew out the plastic top. Needed a new radiator. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
Expert 2001 Hyundai Elantra Repair Advice
Non-members can see only ten 2001 Hyundai Elantra problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
What People Are Saying about Problems with the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
blog comments powered by Disqus
