2000 Hyundai Elantra Problems & Complaints

Most common 2000 Hyundai Elantra problems

• Engine & cooling~38,000 miles
  4925%
• Air bags~51,000 miles
  3920%
• Electrical system~76,000 miles
  3317%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~32,000 miles
  2714%
• Transmission & drivetrain~32,000 miles
  2211%
• Seat belts~58,000 miles
  158%
• Brakes~10,000 miles
  95%
• Wheels & tires~64,000 miles
  95%
• Speed control & acceleration~45,000 miles
  74%
• Body & structure~120,000 miles
  74%
• Suspension~80,000 miles
  63%
• Locks & latches~99,000 miles
  63%
• Fuel & propulsion system~86,000 miles
  63%
• Lights~60,000 miles
  32%
• Steering
  21%
• Other / not specified~37,000 miles
  21%
• Seats~82,000 miles
  11%
• Stability & traction control~84,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 197 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Hyundai Elantra complaints by model year

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2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls (1)

What 2000 Hyundai Elantra owners say

Engine & cooling all 49 →

The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle, causing the contact to be nauseated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no cabin air filter installed in the vehicle. The cabin air filter was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 19,000.

At 65 MPH, on the highway, the engine stalled, all lights on the instrument panel came on and I was able to coast to a nearby off ramp. Five weeks later, the engine will start, and the onl ylight on the instrument panel is the air bag light which has never gone off since the stalling episode. The check engine light has come on for a year, with the same multiple misfire readings (300 and 301). I have had mechanics make almost every possible replacement in the last 12 months. Aspark plugs and wires were replaced twice in a four month period with an unknown factor burning them out. There are numerous accounts of both of these problems reported on reliable internet sites, especially the engine stalling which is especially dangerous. This vehicle is reported to have had both recall repairs completed in 2005. …

Air bags all 39 →

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained broken ribs and a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

I was driving north bound on highway 99. On a Saturday afternoon in rush hour, in sacramento, ca. When I was hit on the rear passenger side by a black Nissan. When the cars touched we spun 3 times in the middle of traffic. We were lucky enough to not hit any other vehicle. The car stopped 8 feet away from the retaining wall, facing north bound. My infant (1 month old ) and 13 yr. Old were in the back. The infants car seat sifted about a foot towards the left of the drivers side. That means the rear seat belts were not working properly. My 13 yr. Old screamed as she hovered over her brother to protect him. Her seat belt was loose enough for her to allow her to do that. The total impact was on her side. She and I saw the car coming but there was no where to move. My front air bags did not deploy or open up. I was able to shield my face on the time of the impact. …

Electrical system all 33 →

At 65 MPH, on the highway, the engine stalled, all lights on the instrument panel came on and I was able to coast to a nearby off ramp. Five weeks later, the engine will start, and the onl ylight on the instrument panel is the air bag light which has never gone off since the stalling episode. The check engine light has come on for a year, with the same multiple misfire readings (300 and 301). I have had mechanics make almost every possible replacement in the last 12 months. Aspark plugs and wires were replaced twice in a four month period with an unknown factor burning them out. There are numerous accounts of both of these problems reported on reliable internet sites, especially the engine stalling which is especially dangerous. This vehicle is reported to have had both recall repairs completed in 2005. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. While driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the evac valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that the front driver side and the rear passenger side windows could not be opened or closed and the front passenger side door would not unlock from outside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 30,750.

2000 Hyundai Elantra engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.