2003 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Repair Histories
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Hyundai Elantra Reliability through December 31, 2012
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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.
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| 2003 | Hyundai Elantra | 13 Elantras, 9.5 months of data per Elantra, average 99100 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Elantras, 9.5 months of data per Elantra, average 99100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 Hyundai Elantra
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| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 74000 | 200 | Replace downstream oxygen sensor. |
| Jul | 2011 | 81000 | 0 | Rear brake cylinder corroded |
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 59520 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 60760 | 0 | Rear bumper had separated, rust clips still an issue |
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 36000 | 1400 | c/v assembly rusted out and broke tire dwell panel needs to be replaced |
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 124620 | 199 | Flex Pipe was damaged. Engine light was on with Error code for SLow response at O2 sensor at lower stream. Hyundai said to replace whole pipe including catalytic converter, too expensive, flex welded at Midas. |
| Feb | 2010 | 134540 | 1600 | Brakes were making noise - took for check up. Needed to replace caliper. Oil was leaking from top of engine (rocker Gasket was leaking.) Cv boot replaced for right side. Master cylinder for brake replaced. Brake fluid Flushed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 52000 | 1191 | Check engine light on because vehicle needed new catalytic converter. New spark plugs. Replaced alternator belt myself. Needed new CV joints. Replaced them. |
| Nov | 2010 | 52000 | 0 | Driver side rear door handle cracked and partially gone but still functional. Not replaced at time of loss. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 80000 | 1100 | clutch came apart for the second time |
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 90000 | 855 | New CV joints needed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 50000 | 539 | brakes failed while driving to Chicago. pedal went to floor. Hyundai said 2 back wheel cylinders need to be replaced, and a "flush". brakes were spongy and failed again brake pedal all the way to floor took car to local hyundai shop (indiana) claimed no problem found! Shop bled brakes 3 times drove it 32 miles, put $20 gas in tank, and I paid $62 for second time in shop. |
| Jan | 2010 | 57000 | 115 | last year Stephens Hyundai told me "could not detect problem" rarely drove the car for over a year. Brakes squish, & when braking from 55mph, severe vibration. took for alignment but mechanic said not alignment problem New rotors on front fixed prob problem with clutch pedal too high, clutch slow to engage - Stephens Hyundai told me "no problem existed" Friend told me clutch needs replaced soon, common probl in this year and make |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 110000 | 0 | Intermittent starting issue |
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 125000 | 550 | Catalytic converter had failed sometime in last 8 months. Replaced. $1100 OEM |
| Dec | 2010 | 127000 | 253 | Starter stopped working. Had to rebuild it. |
| May | 2012 | 141000 | 235 | Replaced front brake rotors and pads |
| Nov | 2012 | 143500 | 1800 | Starter that was repaired 2 years back started showing the same problem again. Replaced. Replaced struts on one wheel. Replaced worn out tires. |
| Mar | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2003 | 0 | Throttle adjustment | |
| Jan | 2004 | 0 | Fuel pressure damper | |
| Sep | 2004 | 290 | Timing belt, drive belts; Replace fuel pump (warranty recall, no charge) | |
| Feb | 2005 | 45 | Starter / clutch position switch | |
| Apr | 2006 | 186 | Left front wheel bearing | |
| Dec | 2006 | 186 | Right front wheel bearing | |
| Jan | 2007 | 50 | Fuel pressure damper | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2004 | 120 | Brakes replaced because of the failure of a shim. Shim did not lower braking performance anyway, just made a noise as it slide along the non-friction area of the rotor. Part could not be purchased by itself so a brake job was performed. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 113000 | 50 | Oil Leak. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 140 | right rear parking brake cable replaced | |
| Feb | 2007 | 250 | New CV joint boot passenger side | |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | driver's side door trim replaced --developed cracks | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | new control arm passenger side -- old one was cracked and rusted | |
| Jan | 2009 | 380 | clutch slave cylinder | |
| Mar | 2010 | 560 | replaced cat. converter | |
| Jul | 2010 | 80 | new battery | |
| Sep | 2010 | 200 | upper power steering pressure hose | |
| Nov | 2010 | 180 | lower power steering line new brake caliper right rear | |
| Jan | 2011 | 500 | new pads front and rear plus right rear caliper and 2 new rotors rear | |
| May | 2011 | 420 | both E-Brake cables replaced | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2003 | 0 | Replaced mirror due to wind-noise. Warranty repair, no cost. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 57000 | 150 | Rear brakes locked as a result of improper bad/caliper alignment. Brake pads replaced as part of repair due to excessive burning. |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 978 | Locked right rear caliper, followed by a locked left rear caliper. New pads/rotors due to damage from locked rear brakes. Blown right rear strut. |
| Mar | 2012 | 74000 | 523 | Failed Air Intake Control Valve (AICV). Vehicle would shut down after two minutes at idle. Difficult to diagnose for technician--no codes. Part not in stock. Parking brake cables had been binding and rear brakes would remain locked. Obtained new cables for both rear disc brakes. Removed center console and rear wheels to facilitate repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 131700 | 70 | The driver's side door locking mechanism needed to be replaced. It cost $70 and a friend of mine is a mechanic, who did not charge me for labor. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | 230 | replace rear brake drums & shoes rack & pinion linkage, boot leaking steering fluid |
| Apr | 2013 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 500 | Radiator was leaking out of the top near filler cap. Replaced under extended warranty. Cost would have been ~$500 | |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2003 | 0 | spark plug seal broken which caused oil to be burned in engine resulting in catalytic converter problems later | |
| May | 2004 | 0 | windshield washer pump no longer works | |
| Mar | 2005 | 0 | catalytic converter on the exhaust manifold has gone bad. approx cost of repair is around 800 or more | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | electric window is broken | |
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 101000 | 300 | replace rear struts |
| Jan | 2012 | 131000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 61000 | 500 | AC went out, turned out that the car was running hot which caused the computer to turn off the AC. Replaced thermostat, upper and lower hoses, added coolant and recharged AC. |
| Dec | 2008 | 65000 | 220 | Drivers side CV axle boot was torn, entire axle was replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | needed paint (oxidized) Door locks broke. Also needed $800 60k service. Sold car because couldn't afford repairs. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 52700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 74400 | 250 | Alternator and battery were replaced |
| Dec | 2010 | 81840 | 200 | Brake fluid leakage from the proportional valve- master cylinder. Brake light goes on at the time of acceleration. |
| Jan | 2011 | 83700 | 240 | radiator exploded |
| Mar | 2011 | 86800 | 75 | Engine check light. Replaced gas tank cap. Replaced suspension part. |
| Dec | 2011 | 99200 | 0 | brakes line, rear brakes, master cylinder leakage torn rubber membrane on steering system leaking engine cover gasket, needed timing belt. all of these would have cost $2,000, got rid of car. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2004 | 0 | Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement. Replaced under warranty. | |
| Jun | 2005 | 0 | Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement. Dealer replaced as a precaution, I had not experienced any problems. Replaced under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 69000 | 150 | Replace MAP sensor. |
| Dec | 2010 | 91000 | 95 | Replaced Canister Purge Solenoid (for P0441) |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 121000 | 115 | Just bought the car with 120,000 miles. Changed the timing belt and other belts myself (not too difficult, but does take some time). Did have to use impact wrench on crankshaft pulley bolt. |
| Jun | 2010 | 129000 | 300 | Car would drive fine for a while then go into "limp mode" Also, noticed that the speedometer would go crazy every once-in-a-while. Replaced O2 sensors, spark plugs and wires. Problem persisted. Replaced input speed sensor. Problem gone. |
| Jul | 2010 | 130000 | 90 | Trouble starting and hesitation/studdering when accelerating. Engine would sometimes go into "limp mode". Wouldn't go above 15mph. I replaced the ISS, didn't work, so then I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump. Runs perfectly. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 71000 | 0 | Lower control arm was rusted through. The crossmember was also replaced due to rusting. Subject of a recall. |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | 0 | car was making an exhaust leak sound, then I got a check engine light. I brought the car to Midas they said that the flex hose had a break and that was causing the exhaust leak. The flex hose was covered under the Hyundai Warantee. |
| Oct | 2010 | 80700 | 207 | Replaced Front rotors and Brake pads. |
| Dec | 2010 | 82000 | 144 | Replaced leaking radiator. |
| Sep | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 105000 | 960 | Oil leak. Electrical system issues randomly prevented car from starting. Fixed. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Windshield wipers stopped. The wiper motors burned out. Warranty service replaced the wiper motors and fixed them free including parts and labor. | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Check engine light with code P0455 Evaporative Emission Control - Purge valve fault. Purge valve is replaced under the warranty. | |
| May | 2009 | 51000 | 0 | Moonroof made rattling noises when closed. I re-tightened the screws and the noises are gone. |
| May | 2011 | 68000 | 50 | Whirling sound from front axle when fully steered. Diagnosed as a worn high-pressure power-steering hose. Replaced and the noise is gone. |
| Feb | 2012 | 75300 | 300 | E-Brake cable rusted and snapped. Rear calipers were damaged as I've ignored the symptom for two winters. Rear calipers and e-brake cables were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | 300 | Two catalysts toasted. Removed the first and replaced the second with aftermarket Noticed CV joint leaking 4 years ago and finally they are gone and replaced with reconditioned. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 136400 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 145700 | 150 | Alternator died |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 165000 | 150 | Windscreen wiper linkage broke. New linkage sourced from Hyundai dealer. Cost $150. Only 6 bolts and 15mins to change so did it myself. |
| Mar | 2010 | 166000 | 0 | Diesel pump had a slight leak which made starting the car difficult in the mornings. Removed pump and took to a diesel engine specialist who replaced all the seals. Hyundai dealer had told me I needed a new pump at $1200! Pump now refitted. All OK |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 98000 | 75 | Grinding noise coming from front right break. Small pebble had gotten in the rotor and ground a grove. |
| Dec | 2012 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Hyundai Elantra in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2003 | 0 | Coolant hose re-attached (leaked, overheated) and sunroof rails lubricated (noisy). | |
| Dec | 2003 | 0 | Shift knob replaced. (Peeling) | |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Axle seals replaced (leaking). | |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Passenger vanity mirror cover replaced (broke). | |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Rear wiper bolt trim cover replaced (fell off). | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Transmission rebuilt (input bearing noisy) | |
| Jun | 2008 | 85000 | 0 | Valve cover gasket oil leak (minor). |
| Nov | 2008 | 90000 | 400 | CV Boot replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 96000 | 550 | Radiator cracked catastrophically. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 420 | check engine light on, poor acceleration. O2 sensor replaced cracked serpentine belt. Replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 90000 | 1500 | clutch slipping. replaced timing belt replacement outer left tie rod end seized. replaced maintenance - flush coolant, replace power steering fluid, replace spark plugs & wires, replace air filter |
| Feb | 2012 | 90000 | 410 | Emergency brake cables seized and had to be replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 145000 | 0 | evap system code p0445, large leak in evap system. can't find leak. replace tubes with hose. still same code. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 159000 | 200 | Parking brake cable replaced. Original rusted out. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Hyundai Elantra in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 100000 | 130 | brakes squeeking. replaced rear pads. |
| Hyundai Elantra in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2003 | 0 | Issue with shifting reported. Clutch assembly replaced under 30day warranty. Transmission still has synchro issue - not dealt with. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Transmission axle seal leaking after clutch replacement. Seal replaced under warranty. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 350 | Timing belt and water pump change. Sparkplugs and coolant. | |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | engine would not fire, but would crank over. Ground issue with coilpacks. Cleaned contacts and re-ran battery ground | |
| May | 2008 | 50 | investigating standing water in spare tire well and hatch wheel well. Re-applied hatch seal with silicone. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 25 | Found leak in body panel seam above hatch. Added rocker guard paint over seam gap. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 88040 | 75 | Lower control arm bushings replaced along with mod of strut/springs. At the time rotors and pads installed on front. |
| Feb | 2010 | 110160 | 75 | Passenger-side Tie Rod End loose, replaced. Also changed driver side. Valve cover gasket leaking. |
| Mar | 2010 | 111600 | 75 | rear engine mount torn |
| Dec | 2010 | 125240 | 300 | radiator leaking at top, small leak. replaced radiator and fluid |
| Jun | 2012 | 150040 | 200 | Drove through standing water, shorted out alternator. Was suspecting alternator failing before. Replaced alternator |
| Dec | 2012 | 163680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Elantra in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 111000 | 0 | Brakes worn |
| Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 50000 | 300 | Catalytic converter rusted and needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Elantra in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 89000 | 304 | catalytic converters |
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