2002 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories

Hyundai Elantra in Yugoslavia
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	72540		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	74400	0	Noise coming from rear brakes, not previously replaced. Now replaced&fixed.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	124000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	125240	90	Right hand front wheel bearing failed at 200,100 Km. Bearing replaced, and car in perfect form again.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	173000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	178000	300	Replaced ball joints and rear Struts.
Apr	2012	219000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	91000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	112000	197	Voltage regulator stopped regulating, replaced alternator.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	89000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	89000	70	Exhaust noise / leak. Replaced flex pipe.
Oct	2009	103000	540	replaced clutch master cylinder replaced throttle position sensor Replace idle actuator assembly
Jun	2011	124000	530	failed emission test, bad catalytic converter = replaced  bad throttle position sensor = replaced
Oct	2011	128500	456	replaced clutch
Apr	2013	143000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	102000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	102000	0	check engine light came on dealer said the o2 censer was bad and was replaced and light is still on, now I am unable to get a license plate renew sticker for the car, since I have had 2 traffic tickets as result, dealer has no idea why

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	102000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	103000	420	Front axles replaced. New tie rod ends. Wheel alignment. Stabilizer bar welded.
Jan	2011	105700	8	Low beam headlight bulb.
Dec	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		700	Speed Sensor needed to be replaced
Oct	2008		150	Front Passenger wheel bearing broke
Sep	2009		150	Front Driver wheel bearing broke
Apr	2011	70060	75	The flex pipe was leaking. Had to purchase a new one and weld it on
Oct	2011	79980	100	Broken purge valve causing the engine light and very noticable noises at idle RPM. Replaced purge valve

 

Hyundai Elantra in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	107000		First odometer entry
May	2011	109000	80	Passenger side rotor replaced, and all brake pads replaced.
Jul	2012	138000	600	Blew the top of the radiator out. New Aftermarket radiator and thermostat was installed.
Mar	2013	151000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007		950	Thermostat broke-choked the air conditioning (my first clue that something was wrong).Took it to dealership for diagnostic - they said error code in AC, bring it back Monday. 1 day later radiator blew. Check engine light won't go off.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	112000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	125000	35	Replaced Wheel Bearing

 

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	118000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	118000	950	drivetrain repair

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	83080		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	83080	0	Wouldn't switch into 3rd or 4th during 1st drive when it arrived at my house. Took car back to seller and got money back! Took to repair shop they told me it would cost 1200 for new transmission possibly took it back to seller.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	66000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	67000	240	Rough idle, P0302 code cylinder misfire - replaced intake manifold gasket
Apr	2013	79000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	37820		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	39060	211	Leaking intake manifold gasket
Jan	2010	39460	60	Reprogramming of transmission control module to eliminate 2-3 shift flare.
Feb	2010	39860	55	2-3 shift flare
Mar	2010	40300	310	replace discs and pads
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	145080		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	145080	50	Sway bar bushing made clunking sound. Replaced sway bar with upgraded part from a Tiburon (18mm sway bar). Replaced bushings. Clunking sound gone. Handling greatly improved with larger sway bar.
Apr	2012	167400		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	117000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	129000	2400	Hole in 2nd cat pipe; replaced assembly ($600). Replaced all four disc brake pads, rotors, calipers ($500). Timing belt / water pump ($1300).
Dec	2012	141000	2000	Alternator died on winter morning. Charge light lit correctly. Alternator replaced with rebuilt. Power steering hose / mount failure. Hose replaced, mount repaired. Replaced leaking radiator. Had leaking radiator for nearly 1 year.
Feb	2013	142500	1200	Both rear brake lines corroded and leaking fluid. Rear calipers replaced with rebuilt. Driver side CV boot discovered torn. Explained slight clicking noise while turning. Don't know how long it had been that way.
Mar	2013	143000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007		400	rear pads and rotors, including a slider service on calipers.
Feb	2007		160	tie rod on drivers side.
Oct	2008	119660	480	High pressure and return power steering lines were replaced.
Dec	2008	122760	125	Rocker cover gasket and rubber washers which hold spark plugs were replaced.
Feb	2009	123380	28	Passenger side headlight was out. I replaced this.
Mar	2009	124620	45	Front pipe at the manifold is coming loose causing an exhaust noice on start up. Wheel bearing driver front is worn and beginning to make noice. Tires were loud - uneven wear, weather cracking. Tires replaced. Other work not done.
Jul	2009	128340	729	front pads were worn, caliper slider was ceased causing pads to wear unevenly and ruin rotors drivers front wheel bearing was nearly ceased flex pipe had rotted out. it was replaced
Mar	2010	137640	845	I had a right front wheel bearing replaced. Replaced timing belt. Parking brake cable replaced.
May	2010	140740	210	the seam on my radiator blew and the car leaked antifreeze
Jan	2011	146940	500	the steering linkage arm snapped causing the tire to nearly fall off. car was inoperatble. many steering components and engine mounts had to be replaced as a result of this. some of the repair was recall (about $1100, my share was $500)
Sep	2012	173600	0	Front pipe leak at manifold when sold.

 

Hyundai Elantra in West Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	120000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	139000	150	Driver's side fog light assembly could not keep steady power to fog light. Fog light assembly was replaced with a new one.
Aug	2011	143000	295	High pressure power steering hose busted. Replaced with Hyundai OEM hose by mechanic.
Dec	2012	153000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	53000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	68500	400	Parking brake cable had corroded and was not releasing the parking brake all the way. Cable replaced.
Mar	2013	69000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	62000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	65100	600	Seized rear brake caliper - replaced.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2002		0	Shifter knob twisted backwards.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006		0	Front wipers arm system changed.
Mar	2007		0	Check engine light came on...wheel rotation code...dealer can't understand or fix, light still on today, yet no actual problems with the car.
May	2007		0	Rear brake calipers changed as they were starting to stick.
Sep	2007		0	alternator changed
Nov	2007		0	changed flexible on the muffler pipe.
Apr	2008		0	one rear brake light and fog light bulb replaced.
Nov	2008		0	one fog and one hi beam bulb burn out.
Jan	2009	68200	0	DRL, hibeams, fogs and washer fluid pump stopped working all at once. Fuses are not burned, looks like a ground problem, but still to be fixed, on first contact dealer says they don't know what the problem could be.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2004		0	Passenger side power mirror adjust was intermittent. Dealer replaced switch under warranty. Only repair so far at 103,000 miles.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	110980		First odometer entry
May	2009	115320	275	Right rear wheel bearing howling like a banshee. back to serenity now that its been replaced.
Sep	2009	122760	360	Windshield wiper linkage inoperable. Replaced...wipers work well now.
Nov	2009	124000	1200	E-brake cable seized, which caused the rear brakes to seize over a period of 1 months inactivity. Almost entire rear brake system replaced, ebrake cable replaced.
Apr	2010	133300	80	multiple lights out..
Sep	2011	159960	750	Cracked Valve Cover Front brake pads worn down to...nearly nothing Front right wheel bearing
Jun	2012	172360	300	Rear Brake pads were well past the wear indicators. New rotors too.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Nebraska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	84000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	86000	120	check engine light came on. gas mileage has decreased and engine revs much higher at idle
Jun	2011	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	85000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	86000	0	Problems shifting into 2nd gear. Dealership could not reproduce problem.
Jan	2009	89000	600	Uneven wear on RR Passenger brake pad. Problem diagnosed as bad caliper, had both rear calipers, rotors, and pads replaced.
Mar	2009	91000	110	Squealing brakes, adjusted front brakes.  High idle on cold start, cleaned idle motor. Both headlights out, replaced.
Aug	2009	96000	175	RR Parking brake cable broke, replaced.
Mar	2010	104000	250	High pressure power steering hose rusted through. Replaced.
Jan	2011	112000	60	CEL code 420, diagnosed as bad Catalytic Converter.
Jun	2011	118000	500	Alternator seized. Replaced Alternator and accessory belt.
Apr	2012	126000	160	Replaced LF Tie Rod End, aligned.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	91000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	98000	228	Left front axle had split open Axle replaced
Oct	2011	113000	600	Car overheated. Brought in for repairs. Had radiator replaced.
Apr	2012	116000	0	Replaced front brake pads and rotors
Jul	2012	119000	1081	Clutch replaced, flywheel resurfaced.
Sep	2012	120000	1775	Replaced transmission (failing differentials)

 

Hyundai Elantra in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	114700		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	117180	200	timing belt replacement, idler and tensioner replaced at same time
Oct	2010	122140	500	replaced all 4 shocks, tie rod ends, and rear sway bar links replaced left rear caliper due to seized emergency brake functionality; replaced rear brake pads
Feb	2011	127720	100	Right rear wheel bearing failed. Unable to order new bearing kit quick enough, replaced with part from auto wrecker.
Mar	2011	131440	50	valve cover gasket replaced - leaking oil. air and oil filter change.
Aug	2011	132060	200	had to replace right rear wheel bearing, which i previously replaced with a used part, now replaced with a new bearing. also hit a deer, so i had to replace the headlight, hood, radiator, and should replace the grill and fender once I can.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	62000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	64000	300	Back rear bearing whining hole in exhaust pad
Jul	2011	81000	750	needed to change timing belt. also replaced serpentine belt and had front brake pads replaced and rotors turned
Nov	2011	91500	745	Fuel filler tube would accept only a minimum amount of gas. Removed gas tank, cleaned air vent, replaced charcoal filter. replaced fuel filter (routine) Replaced the driver side headlight twice in the last 3 months
Feb	2012	98700	190	rear pads and rotors
Sep	2012	111000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	47000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	49000	40	Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) replaced
Jan	2010	51000	15	Driver side, low beam headlight replaced.
Dec	2010	65000	78	replaced right rear wheel bearing (sealed unit, replaced as hub with wheel studs.)
Jun	2011	73000	21	passenger headlight replaced.
Oct	2011	77000	0	replaced R/R tail light, brake light was out.
Apr	2012	90300	21	R/R driver headlight (H7)
Dec	2012	111000	250	Fuel pump fusible link was blown. Replaced fuel pump, filter and pressure regulator. Replaced fusible link. Replaced crank angle sensor which failed simultaneously. Repaired a short to the fuel pump.Wire harness was crushed at rear seat.
Mar	2013	118000	9	Replaced intake manifold gasket. Cleared MIL code. Replaced clutch master cylinder

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	79980		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	81840	1200	Leaking radiator replaced. Rusted power steering line replaced.
Jul	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	76260		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	78120	500	Transmission problem occurring intermittently. Engine would stick before shifting with a bang.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010		0	Have had recurring problem with rear brake lights burning out. Have replaced 5 in the last year and a half.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007		0	Car was having difficulty shifting gear. Transmission replaced.
Oct	2008		5000	Entire engine and system replaced after a local flood destroyed the rods in the engine. Also replaced the air conditioning, and disconnected the cigarette lighter as it was causing the battery to short circuit. Thankfully, insurance covered
Dec	2008		1000	Transmission replaced for the second time.
Jun	2009		0	Air conditioner failed. Entire system replaced. At this point, should have purchased new car.
Jan	2011	94000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	118000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	140000	1000	Blown Headgasket. Decided to replace engine rather than have the engine taken apart piece by piece. Was told by three shops that could possibly cost much more money if the head is not able to be repaired. Chose to just replace the engine with used engine.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008		300	REPLACED SEIZED UP FRONT STRUT, BOTH.After the car was lifted to replace the tires one of the struts just got stuck, would not move up or down.
Jul	2009	75000	0	Front passenger window would not operate took drive motor apart and cleaned it, the brushes were simply dirty.
Aug	2010	82000	650	Timing Belt and all Accessory belts. 1st time, before any failure.
Feb	2012	88000	80	Replaced leaking Radiator. Plastic housing was cracked all the top front portion near the filler cap.
Jun	2012	91000	75	Rear struts
Jul	2012	92000	60	Carbon Canister clogged carbon pellets came loose in the lines, back pressure could not properly fill gas tank, pump nozzle kept cutting off. Took like 10 minutes to fill up tank
Sep	2012	93000	22	Check Engine Light P0451 P0455 Manifold Purge Valve, Evaporation Control System
Mar	2013	98000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	91000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	91000	85	Transmission won't shift out of 3rd gear. P0715 Computer code. Replaced Input speed sensor.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	122000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	142000	600	Running roughly at cold idle. Tune up and throttle body service cured problem.
Nov	2011	142000	150	I replaced the leaking high pressure power steering line ($120) and the left outer tie rod end a tire shop said was bad ($30).
Jun	2012	151000	0	Recall work performed. L control arm failure resulting in half shaft failure. Was previously inspected(3 years ago)per the recall and deemed to be within normal limits. Both control arms replaced under recall as well as the damaged axle.
Dec	2012	154000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	105400		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	105400	288	Rear left brake caliper seized, pad no left

 

Hyundai Elantra in North Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	75000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	76000	0	Automatic transmission shifting hard into third gear when engine is cold. Dealer scanned the transmission codes-there were none and was told that the transmission was acting as the manufacturer intended.
Jan	2010	83000	130	replaced the front and rear stabilizer bar bushings with Energy suspension poly bushings. The rear bushings were squeeking in cold weather before the fix. I also replaced the rear stabilizer bar with a 19mm from an 03 Tiburon GT.
May	2010	86000	26	Suspension making a light clunking noise over bumps. Front stabilizer endlinks replaced and the noise went away.
Feb	2011	91000	55	Passenger rear wheel bearing was getting real noisy. Replaced with a Duralast brand assembly and is quiet again.
Feb	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Hyundai in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	55000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	56000	0	Replaced timing belt,and water pump.....mech. said tensioner was ok
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.