2002 Hyundai Elantra Reviews - Page 2 of 18

Problem with the speed gear to shift correctly for 3 speeds of the transmission.

Major problem was that one front wheel broke while I drove, and I lost that wheel with all the suspension that it is on; the rack was broken too, and the gimbals got out of the transmission. The car was in perfect condition before this tragic day, but after, the damage was too important and this car finished in the scrap yard. The problem was the accumulation of the salt in the suspension table, that with the time, this part rusted and suddenly broke.

Good car if you don't have the dangerous problem of the wheel like mine. Good motor and good fuel consumption, but the suspension is too soft.

Had to replace clutch kit, overall wear and tear.

Fitted 4 new tyres.

Looks nice, and handles like a dream.

After 100,000 miles, the gas tank started spitting out the gas I pumped. It now takes me ten minutes just to pump ten dollars worth of gas.

The brake pads had to be replaced, as well as the tires (multiple times).

The paint is cheap and comes off in small patches.

Before I got to 100,000 miles, I brought it in for an oil change and they put it on a lift, causing me to pay for new struts. They told me that Hyundais don't fare well on lifts, and this often happens to the struts.

After 100,000 miles, I needed a new battery. The pissers don't work, even when filled up with cleaner.

A few months ago, the car overheated and leaked colorful fluid. They said it needed a new thermostat. Also, I had a leak somewhere that cost me over $100.

I've had a lot of problems, big and small, with this car, but do I chalk it up to the mileage? The majority of problems happened after the 100,000 mile mark. I just want a car that will last. I drive a lot. I commute on the highway daily, and when I went to school, I drove about 50 miles every other day for a year. I always brought my car in for oil changes and tire rotations, so I was hoping that the car would hold up past 100,000 miles. I guess I was wrong.

The seats are bad for your back - no support. I sit with a pillow behind me. The headrest comes out too far. When I have my hair in a ponytail, the knot hits the seat, and I end up just taking my hair down and putting it back up when I get out of the car.

The ride is not very smooth or quiet. Recently, I've been hearing squeaking and my CV joints need to be replaced. This car is about done.