2004 Hyundai Elantra review from North America
"This has been one great car for the price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At about 115,000 a sensor went out that regulated the A/C, and that meant the fan was always on while the car was running. For a while, therefore, the A/C blew hot and cold.
General comments?
This car is as good as any I have had, and I have had a Toyota Tercel, Dodge Spirit, VW Dasher and Rabbit, etc.
It has been EXTREMELY reliable, and continues to be so. Just recently at 118,500 or so, the engine light has come on, meaning some sort of exhaust issue, I suppose. Car does not run any differently.
Brakes well.
Shifts well.
Handles smoothly.
Adequate room for five kids/adults on short trips.
Gets about 32 mpg on highway. (My Tercel did better.)
Recommended reviews
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| 2003 - Elantra GLS 2.0 DOHC 16v 135hp Great car for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2009 |