Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Hyundai Elantra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 00V259001 (electrical system:wiring). The contact was unaware of the repair. Several months after the repair was made, the vehicle lost power while driving various speeds and caused him to decelerate. The vehicle also lost power steering ability, and eventually the vehicle would stall. The contact has to place the vehicle into neutral and then restart it in order for it to be functional. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. Over the past several years, the dealer repeatedly replaced the crankshaft position sensors and power relay. Secondly, because the vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall, the dealer would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. …
Car continues to overheat. This is the fourth time it has happened; sometime the problem can not be duplicated and I am sent on my way even though it has happen before. The cylinder heads, water pump, thermostat, sensor and many others are only a few of the things that have been replaced on this problem. The car shuts-off without warning, and drives like a desiel engine (rough), you almost have to floor it to make the car stop and the dealer says it is normal; even though I hit another car going about 5mph because the car jerked foward and smashed my hood (I hit a Ford:excrussion so he had no damage) and the transmission does not shift correctly. Sure the dealer ship tries to fix the problem but there have been times I have been out of my car for a long as 7 to 8 weeks and many times there don't even know whats wrong. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically without warning. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 00V259001 (electrical system: wiring) but the failure persisted. The vehicle continued to stall without warning while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to two local repair shops for diagnostic testing but no failure codes were produced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer took a complaint and advised to the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.
Vehicle hesitates going down road. Also stalls and cuts off at low speeds and at a stop. Sometimes hesitates when trying accelerate. Recall 00V259001 has been done several times and does not correct problem. Car has been to dealer six times for same problem and still not fixed. I've talked to the service manager, dealership manager, owner, and customer service with no help. This has been going on for over 2 years. The first web sight I checked for other complaints was mycarstats.com. I found 21 complaints of the exact same problem with no solution.
Intermittently stalls when slowing. Happened at railroad tracks. Seems alot of people having same problem. Found recall #00V259001 called Hyundai. Was told recall was done by previous owner. Had car checked out at shop. Was same part that was replaced by recall. Told Hyundai maybe the part went bad. Was told they only fix recall item once,I would have to pay to replace it. I think this is pretty dangerous. Had a complete tune-up done to see if this would help. It didn't. Guess some people have to die or file lawsuits before anything gets done.
Dt: the contact stated when car had 20,000 miles on it started having electrical problems. The SRS light came on, and it was making a funny sound at 31,000 miles. She said different lights on the dashboard would come on, but she was not sure which ones. The car ran out of oil, and the consumer stated there was no light to come on to indicate the car was low on oil. The car had 118,000 miles on it at that time. The contact has to replace the engine.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the engine hesitated, then stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the problem was with the mass air flow sensor which would need to be replaced. However, the replacement parts needed to be ordered. The manufacturer was contacted who determined there was a recall # 00V259001 regarding electrical system:wiring but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Request for repair cost reimbursement. Consumer received a recall notice in late 2000 regarding engine stalling due to a malfunction of the air flow sensor. The consumer took his vehicle in for service on nov 7,2000. May of this year the consumer started experiencing intermittent stalling. After five attempts for service the manifold was replaced. The vehicle stalled that very night after the replacement (recall #00V259001 ).
Related recalls
Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles May have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector…
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Electrical complaints in other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, 17% of the model year's 197 complaints. The component named most often is wiring (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Hyundai Elantra electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 00V259001 (wiring, Sep 11, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Hyundai Elantra electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles, and 24% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.