2000 Hyundai Elantra: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 197 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (17% of complaints); the 1998 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that fuel was leaking out of the fuel tank. While attempting to fill up the fuel tank, all the fuel expelled out of the tank. The vehicle was towed to lee hyundai (1960 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2018
“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.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Mar 2015
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“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai elantra. The contact stated she had a recall repair done for NHTSA campaign number: 00v259001 electrical system, thirteen years prior but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but no cause for failure was found. The manufacturer was notified but the contact was offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2013
“During the replacement of both axles, corrosion perforation was discovered in both of the lower control arms near the ball joints. More disturbing is the fist sized hole, rusted thru the main suspension cross member that the control arms are connected to (drivers side). The entire main crossmember will require replacement. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2011
“On 1 july 2010 had daughter's 2000 hyundai elanta at mechanic's for yaerly pa state -mandated safety inspection. Car failed owing to extensive rust on rear (not front) subframe (not noted in previous inspections) compromising structural integrity of rear suspension and putting driver, occupants, and others at risk of serious injury or death in the event of a catastrophic failure of part. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2010
“I took my 2000 hyundai elantra gls in for an alignment. The alignment could not be performed I was told and shown because the vehicles rear sub frame has multiple holes, is weak and needs to be replaced. I was told that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and will not pass the next maine inspection. I was told that for the work to be done it would cost over $2,000 dollars. The drivers side rear sub frame has a very large hole. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai elantra. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning similar to NHTSA campaign id number: 00v259001 (electrical system:wiring). The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 113,000 and the failure mileage was 90,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2010
“For several weeks, the front drivers door would stick and had to be leaned on hard in order to get it open. Now, the door will not open wide enough for a child to get in or out. In order for me to get behind the wheel, I have to enter through the passenger side and climb over the center console. The door looks as if it is detaching itself from the vehicle. Also, the roof appears to be sinking. These problems did not exist when I purchased the vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 36 of these complaints and injuries in 31 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 WIRING HARNESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2000 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 197 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Hyundai Elantra problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 56,500 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.