1999 Hyundai Elantra from North America - Comments

Both wheel bearing had to be replaced. It took forever for the dealership to fix it and they did not provide a loaner of course.

Sensors broke. Had to be replaced twice.

I have gone through three batteries in three years, in addition to a new alternator. The latest alternator/battery combination problem left me stranded on a rural road with two small children in the car in the middle of winter.

Complete brake overhaul. The mechanic (not a Hyundai dealership) said it appeared that the braking system was almost seized which is very unusual in a newer car.

Premature tire wear. I had to replace the tires after the first year and only put 15,000 km's on them.

Very poor steering.

As of today yet another grinding noise coming out of the front right hand side of the tire. (yet another bearing perhaps)

Worst car I have ever had in my life. The service of Hyundai is terrible as well. They really could care less about the safety of the passengers of the car, and their customer service is the pits as well.

I am honestly afraid to drive it with my children in it.

I will never buy another one!

I was stranded on a deserted road for 5 hours, due to alternator/battery problem. I was so panicked with anxiety, I thought my life was over. Can't anyone help us from the company, if we take all our comments in together?

I totally agree. Although I haven't been stranded anywhere (I did have a flat tire two months after I bought the car, but fortunately Florida provides free roadside assistance), I have sat with my husband and complained about the sounds coming from the front window which sound like the window is about to fall out. When I took it to the dealership, they told me they heard nothing. Which is pretty incredible since I hear it every single day. Along with that, there is a rattling noise in the engine when it is cold outside. Plus there is another rattling noise in the tire. None of which seemed to happen when the dealership looked at it. Now, after less than five months, the dealership expects me to come in and get the "30000" mile tuneup for almost $300. If you ask me, I would never buy this kind of car again. I've also had to replace four tires since I've had the car less than 5 months.

Hello all there is a recall out for the 1999 Hyundia elantra that is for the exhaust manifold that would cause the noise in the engine I bought mine and it had no miles on it at all and had oil changed every 2500 mile and never had a problem we live in MO. and Drive to OH. every year since we bought the car with no problems at all. if you need help with the dealership email me will help as much as possible they s

Jwbanister2001@yahoo.com

P.s. you will get a rental with me.

I bought my 1999 Elantra off of the showroom floor. The dealership had to replace my transmission twice... but I had to fight and make a scene in the showroom to get the owner to make his mechanics help me... this was after they had my car for over FOUR weeks! I had to pay for my rentals that entire time and I was a college student. The owner decided that he was very generous when paying me 1/2 back for my rental cars. From that day on, they gave me a dealer car until my car was fixed. My tranmission has been messing up again... as soon as my warranty expired, but I just deal with it. It slips all the time... and the car hesitates when I try to accelerate. Too many other things to mention have gone wrong. I'll never buy an other Hyundai product again. both the car and the Hyundai dealerships are terrible!!!