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2003 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 172 repairs.
2003 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 74000 mi US $200 |
Replace downstream oxygen sensor. |
| 122200 mi US $800 |
Engine light with difficulty accelerating/shifting. Spark plugs/wires changed, problem fixed for ~1 week, returns now with transmission issue and cracked catalytic converter. |
| 123000 mi | Engine locked up while driving on interstate. Req's new engine - car is being sold for scrap. |
| 124620 mi C $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. |
| 134540 mi C $1600 |
Oil was leaking from top of engine (rocker Gasket was leaking.) |
| 52000 mi US $1191 |
Check engine light on because vehicle needed new catalytic converter. New spark plugs. Replaced alternator belt myself. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125000 mi US $550 |
Catalytic converter had failed sometime in last 8 months. Replaced. $1100 OEM |
| 148000 mi | Replaced exhaust because it was rusted. Replaced timing belt and power steering belt |
| 113000 mi US $50 |
Oil Leak. |
| 140000 mi | Replaced cracked radiator. |
| 140000 mi US $242 |
O2 sensor... 2nd sensor I've replaced. |
| US $560 | replaced cat. converter |
| 3700 mi | Throttle adjustment |
| 31990 mi | Fuel pressure damper |
| 66946 mi US $290 |
Timing belt, drive belts; Replace fuel pump (warranty recall, no charge) |
| 178581 mi US $50 |
Fuel pressure damper |
| 69500 mi US $250 |
gasket leak |
| 97000 mi US $150 |
leak in fuel line, line replaced where needed |
| 90000 mi US $855 |
New oil pan due to oil shop tearing the aluminum oil pans threads. |
| 110000 mi | Intermittent starting issue |
| 74000 mi US $398 |
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. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 129000 mi US $50 |
The engine was stalling when coming to a stop. Mechanic couldn't figure out why. It was severely low on coolant and after adding coolant, the problem worked itself out. It never showed a sign of overheating until the mechanic looked at it |
| 129000 mi US $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. |
| 130000 mi US $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. |
| 128200 mi US $150 |
Thermostat failed in the closed position and caused the radiator to blow. |
| 151000 mi US $129 |
Flex on exhaust was replaced due to holes in it and surrounding pipe. |
| 61000 mi US $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. |
| 161000 mi US $460 |
Timing belt and oil leak |
| 12000 mi | Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement. Replaced under warranty. |
| 20000 mi | Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement. Dealer replaced as a precaution, I had not experienced any problems. Replaced under warranty. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Replace MAP sensor. |
| 91000 mi US $95 |
Replaced Canister Purge Solenoid (for P0441) |
| 41425 mi | Check engine light with code P0455 Evaporative Emission Control - Purge valve fault. Purge valve is replaced under the warranty. |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Two catalysts toasted. Removed the first and replaced the second with aftermarket |
| 97000 mi US $250 |
A damper pulley was cracked and replaced |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Radiator was leaking out of the top near filler cap. Replaced under extended warranty. Cost would have been ~$500 |
| 105000 mi US $960 |
Oil leak. |
| 74000 mi | 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. |
| 82000 mi US $144 |
Replaced leaking radiator. |
| 83700 mi C $240 |
radiator exploded |
| 86800 mi C $75 |
Engine check light. Replaced gas tank cap. |
| 99200 mi | leaking engine cover gasket, needed timing belt. all of these would have cost $2,000, got rid of car. |
| 153000 mi US $200 |
radiator cracked - replaced |
| 65000 mi | spark plug seal broken which caused oil to be burned in engine resulting in catalytic converter problems later |
| 125000 mi | catalytic converter on the exhaust manifold has gone bad. approx cost of repair is around 800 or more |
| 38000 mi US $600 |
Muffler fell off |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 166000 mi | 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 |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 150 mi | Coolant hose re-attached (leaked, overheated) and sunroof rails lubricated (noisy). |
| 85000 mi | Valve cover gasket oil leak (minor). |
| 96000 mi US $550 |
Radiator cracked catastrophically. |
| 60140 mi C $350 |
Timing belt and water pump change. Sparkplugs and coolant. |
| 69440 mi | engine would not fire, but would crank over. Ground issue with coilpacks. Cleaned contacts and re-ran battery ground |
| 111600 mi C $75 |
rear engine mount torn |
| 125240 mi C $300 |
radiator leaking at top, small leak. replaced radiator and fluid |
| 110300 mi US $1100 |
Replace clutch, brake pads, oil change. |
| 90000 mi US $420 |
check engine light on, poor acceleration. O2 sensor replaced cracked serpentine belt. Replaced |
| 90000 mi US $1500 |
clutch slipping. replaced timing belt replacement |
| 145000 mi | evap system code p0445, large leak in evap system. can't find leak. replace tubes with hose. still same code. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Catalytic converter rusted and needed replacement. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 89000 mi US $304 |
catalytic converters |
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