Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
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.
I am 87 years old and bought a 2000 Elantra brand new in 1999. I have only put 25,000 miles on this car in 7 years and the only time I have opened the rear windows was when I hit the wrong button by mistake. Well recently my son drove the car and opened the rear windows - both of them failed in one week. When we took it to the dealership they wanted to charge $69 per window just to diagnose the problem. My son said that they have to know what the problem is cause we can't have the only Elantra that had this problem and since there was virtually no use of the windows it had to be a faulty design or motor. The service man swore up and down they were not aware of any recurring problem with the back windows. They called me and said it would cost $375 per window to replace the window regulators. That is a total of $750 for both windows. …
I am 87 years old and bought a 2000 Elantra brand new in 1999. I have only put 25,000 miles on this car in 7 years and the only time I have opened the rear windows was when I hit the wrong button by mistake. Well recently my son drove the car and opened the rear windows - both of them failed in one week. When we took it to the dealership they wanted to charge $69 per window just to diagnose the problem. My son said that they have to know what the problem is cause we can't have the only Elantra that had this problem and since there was virtually no use of the windows it had to be a faulty design or motor. The service man swore up and down they were not aware of any recurring problem with the back windows. They called me and said it would cost $375 per window to replace the window regulators. That is a total of $750 for both windows. …
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. …
Nar 2/10/2003. The vehicle required transmission replacement after only 32,000 miles. When the vehicle was service at 29,566 the mechanic noted that oil was in the transmission and therefore they would not honor the warranty. The consumer had the repairs done by a independent mechanic who found that the bearing on the transfershaft was falling apart, burning the transmission fluid which caused the brown color. The left front window would not roll up.
Two power windows have failed. The first time, the driver's window fell while driving, startling the driver, almost causing a rear-end collision. The second time, the rear window had fallen while the vehicle was unoccupied, which could have caused the theft of the vehicle and/or its components. Both parts were fixed at owner's cost of $140 each, plus labor. *
During the past 18 months, all four windows in my 2000 Hyundai Elantra has had the window regulator go bad and required replacement. These windows were engineered to fail. The total cost to replace them was near $1500. Because of the failure, the rear window rolled down during a rainstorm here in florida. My reaction nearly caused an accident.
Our drivers side window would not go up or down a few months ago, the dealer replaced the window motor. Now, our passenger side window is doing the same thing...it will not raise or lower. We will have to take more time off from work to get this fixed. This is at least our seventh warranty repair since we purchased the car.
Two back windows and one front window failed to operate over a six month period (electric windows). The windows would fall down and would not stay up. The motor and regulator had to be replaced in the back windows and the regulator in the front window at a cost over $1100.00. The car is only six years old.
No events lead to failure, it is just happening while parked, driving down the road. It has failed in all 4 window of the car. The first window was under warranty and the window regulator was placed. The remaining 3 windows are still broken until $1000.00 is available for repair.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of the model year's 197 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Hyundai Elantra window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Hyundai Elantra window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 32,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to windows, wipers & sunroof 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.