1993 Hyundai Elantra Base review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
5 speed transmission had to be rebuilt at 15k.
Electrical problems throughout 3 years of ownership.
Front end components (ball joints, tie rod ends, stabilizer links) replaced at 40k.
Throttle body replaced at 30k.
Timing belt failed at 50k requiring replacement of a cylinder head and one of the pistons.
Exhaust, tires, and struts replaced at 40k.
General comments?
This was the WORST car of the ten cars I have owned in my lifetime. The Hyundai Excel I had previous to it was OK and I ran it to 135k miles, so I bought the Elantra. It gave me nothing but problems throughout the three years I had it, many of which were major requiring a lot of downtime at the dealer.
After the timing belt incident I had enough of it and went back to Pontiacs. I happily lost $2000.00 just to get rid of the Elantra.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Elantra |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2002 |