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2008 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 152 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 130000 mi US $1600 |
Car wouldn't start; diagnosed as low compression by a local mechanic, the car was able to be started (pressure magically came back up?), and I drove it to a mechanic I trust. Their inspection identified a leaking valve cover gasket, a failed oxygen sensor, as well as that the car was overdue for replacement of its spark plugs, timing belt, and oxygen sensors; and that, additionally, thedrive belts were both in very bad shape. All of these (valve cover gasket, oxygen sensors, plugs, and belts) were replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $350 |
Key ignition tumbler fell so key would not turn to start car. |
| 3000 mi | Canister valve need to be replaced. |
| 47800 mi | Car makes a whining noise, unable to replicate. Dissatisfied with service. Car was driven at 95 mph by mechanic according to my Scangauge. Unacceptable. |
| 105000 mi US $100 |
and replaced the water pump also. |
| 111600 mi C $800 |
clutch |
| 99000 mi | As belt squeal on cold start |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 46000 mi | Ignition cylinder needed replacing. Key would not turn in ignition so you couldn't start the car. Had been an intermittent problem earlier, but dealer could not replicate until it failed completely. |
| 111000 mi US $85 |
Upstream O2 sensor needed replacing. Failure code was intermittent. Replacement of sensor solved the problem. |
| 150000 mi US $632 |
Timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and water pump (preventative) replaced upstream oxygen sensor replaced |
| 68700 mi C $300 |
engine sensor replaced |
| 28000 mi | Steering angle sensor/clockspring unit replaced under warranty (related to ESC light). |
| 600 mi | Check engine light on --engine stalls |
| 1800 mi | Had to have valve lash adjusters replaced |
| 2000 mi | Blown Engine |
| 16000 mi US $124 |
ECM repair/replace |
| 1000 mi | Oil Control Valve had to be replaced. Fuel pump was replaced. Although this is a recalled part, car was losing power / running rough. Felt like it was about to stall. Technician indicated diagnostic code revealed OCV was causing this. Fuel pump replaced also due to recall at same time. |
| 1000 mi | 08 Elantra SE was recalled: fuel pump replacement. Since then, car continues to fail to start (cranks but won't turn over) when sitting for ~2.5-4 hours. When it sits for 8-9 hours or more, it starts fine. Dealer will repair in Nov 2008. 1006 ttl miles. |
| 1000 mi | This was the third fuel pump in a vehicle with less than 1400 miles. Third time is a charm. Orig pump was bad, recall caused replacement with another bad pump, third pump was good - finally. I sleep better knowing it now starts reliably. |
| 36580 mi | SES light on for an extended period of time. Dealer unable to fix, traded car. |
| 5000 mi | Fuel pump replaced as car stall while driving on highway at 65mph. |
| 9000 mi | Malfunction Indicator Light came on as car started to buck in first gear. Drove to dealer. Dealer replaced oil control valve (FP Number 24355-23763). Problem resolved. |
| 59700 mi US $212 |
Upper radiator hose developed pinhole leak, needed new hose. |
| 12000 mi | Water pump was bad. Replaced, then had to take it back a week later for a cooling system problem...there was air in the cooling system. |
| 14000 mi | check engine light |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Misfire on one cylinder. Liquid found in spark plug well for that cylinder, suspected from engine wash during front-end collision repair 1 month prior. Replaced all spark plugs and wires. |
| 58000 mi | Oxygen sensor failed. |
| 73800 mi | Engine light stayed on. Caused by a "cannister valve" related to emissions. |
| 52000 mi | had to replace engine because the oil pan lug backed out and dumped all the oil on the interstate. shop replaced with used engine, but this voided factory warranty. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 58280 mi $200 |
Change of clutch kit |
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