1998 Hyundai Elantra Wagon review from North America
"An electrical lemon after 50,000 kilometers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission required replacement at 53,000 kilometers.
The check engine light went on at 69,000 kilometers. Changed plugs, fuel filter and air filter.
Intermittent hard shift into 4th (80 plus kmh) at 69,000 kilometers. Repair shop unable to diagnose.
Replaced left front wheel bearing at 69,000 kilometers.
The check engine light went on at 69,500 kilometers. Replaced plugs.
The speedometer cable broke at 70,000 kilometers.
The check engine light went on at 77,000 kilometers. Faulty ignition wires were replaced.
Leaking valve cover gasket was replaced at 77,000 kilometers.
The check engine light went on at 77,100 kilometers. Repair shop unable to diagnose problem.
The check engine light went on at 79,000 kilometers. Replaced the ignition coil.
The check engine light went on at 79,100 kilometers. Repair shop unable to diagnose problem.
General comments?
The car has lots of leg room and is comfortable to drive long distances in.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 75000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2003 |