Faults:

Headlights and tail lights tend to blow out more frequently than most cars, I've had it about 7 months, and I've had to replace the headlights twice and the tail lights once.

Some models of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS have recalls for the subframe and airbags, which the dealer replaced.

However, the dealerships are HUGE hassles. I took the car to the one in my area to have the recalls done, and the entire time I was constantly harassed by the serviceman trying to tell me there is thousands of dollars worth of fixing that needs to be done with my car, or it won't pass inspection, when there isn't. They made me wait about 45 minutes while they decided to do a little "inspection" on my car (that I didn't ask for) while checking out what was being recalled. He came back and told me my car has been leaking oil and steering rack fluid, and that my rear brakes are currently at a 3 and my front brakes are at a 4. When it comes to cars, I don't know everything, but I know enough from my father who worked as a car mechanic for 6 years. My car hasn't been leaking anything. I would have noticed if my car was leaving puddles. And I had just had my rear brakes changed the week before, they should have been at a perfect 8. Basically, they have no problem lying straight to your face. At first I thought it was just my dealership, but when my parents visited the Hyundai dealership in their area, they experienced similar hassles.

Other than the dealers and normal little expenses for a 9-year-old car, such as leaking gaskets, nothing has gone wrong, and I'm the 3rd owner.

General Comments:

This car has yet to let me down, it already has 127,000 miles on it, and I think it will definitely see 150,000.

Accelerates well, is great on gas, and has comfortable seating.

But whatever you do, DO NOT have it serviced at a dealer, unless for a recall. And if your car does have a recall, be aggressive. Do not let them jerk you around and wait two weeks to have airbag cables and a rusted control arm replaced, and don't fall for their scams.

Faults:

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.

General Comments:

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.

Faults:

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.

General Comments:

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.