1999 Hyundai Elantra SE review from North America
"Average reliability, nice performance, nice looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seat material frayed - warranty.
Paint came off power window buttons - warranty.
Throttle position sensor failure - warranty.
Rear vent glass channels rusted - warranty.
Premature tire replacement.
Brake switch failed - transmission wouldn't get out of Park - out of warranty.
Transmission replaced under warranty for erratic downshifting.
Center exhaust flex pipe rotted - out of warranty.
General comments?
I really like the Elantra, but I feel this model was designed just before Hyundai started building the better cars they build today. Reliability has been average at best and I have the dreaded feeling of "what will go wrong next" with this car.
Engine power is very good for this vehicle class, and handling is tight and sporty.
Fuel consumption is not very good - I average between 300 to 400 kms travelled on a tank.
I think it looks better than the current generation Elantra, but it is not as good of a car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 36000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2004 |