2002 Hyundai Elantra review from North America
"Total Disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My car is totalled at less than 34,000 miles because a thrust bearing went bad which was caught with a massive oil leak... I officially need a new engine and Hyundai will not do anything about it because I am the second owner. No car at this low of mileage should ever need a new engine!! I will NEVER buy Hyundai again or let anyone else I know purchase one.
General comments?
The worst vehicle and purchase I have made so far in my life. It was loud and obviously unreliable if I needed a new engine at 34,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33800 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2008 |