An excellent ultra reliable car
Horn failed.
Right tie rod end.
Excellent in all respects especially reliability.
This is my third Hyundai all high mileage, all ultra reliable.
When the tie rod end was replaced we saw a large dent in the wheel rim so I don't fault Hyundai, I must have hit an awful pothole!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st January, 2007
Great value and very reliable -- I would recommend to anyone!
The door open light remained on even though all car doors were closed. Problem continued and then caused the car alarm to go off because the alarm thought the car door was open. Faulty sensor was replaced in the front passenger side door after 2 trips to the dealer.
Steering wheel surface (not sure if it's real leather) has started to crack and wear very badly at only 37-38,000 miles.
Was going to have to replace the brakes at 42,000. Is that good or bad?
I was concerned initially about buying a Hyundai, but read many articles raving about the Elantra, saying the company had turned around in 2004.
I bought this car because of all the extra standard features, including air bags, keyless remote and alarm. Also, I researched the car online before buying and read a lot of positive comments. Also, liked the 10 year, 100,000 mile Hyundai warranty (with former concerns about Hyundai's quality, I would have not bought the car with a lesser warranty).
The really good news is that through the first 40,000 miles, this has been a great little car. It has a seriously strong engine with nice pick up on highways. I have had no major problems with the car through the first 40,000 miles.
Bad news is the car was just totalled by a driver going the wrong way on a one way street. Her fault, not mine, but here is the most important thing -- my little Elantra did it's job - the car was totalled, but I walked away without a scratch.
Great car, great value, great extras such as keyless remote included in the standard package, and in my opinion, a safe, reliable car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th July, 2006
You cannot get a better car for the money
Nothing.
This is an excellent car with excellent handling characteristics. It is very much on par with my 1982 BMW 528e and understand why one reviewer called it the modern day BMW 2002.
I was concerned with going to a smaller car since I usually take long roadtrips with friends, although they find it every bit as comfortable as my old Saab 9000. The drivers seat is very comfortable with excellent adjustment mechanisms.
My only gripe with the car was that it lacks a little low end torque, but otherwise the Elantra is fantastic.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th August, 2005
Overall, good value for the price
Passenger airbag light stays on when seat is occupied - intermittent problem. Dealer was not able to replicate problem or find solution.
Gas mileage has slipped badly from 30+ MPG last summer to about 25 MPG this summer despite same driving pattern. Tire pressure is OK, air filter is clean, service done at regular intervals - not sure why the MPG are dropping.
Very comfortable seats.
Kenwood CD/MP3/Radio has great sound.
Lots of storage space for stuff in the cabin and the hatchback is huge.
Hatchback has a nice sporty look, similar to Saab 9.3 my wife drives.
Not as much acceleration from a stop or for passing as with other 5-speed manual cars I drove.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 22nd July, 2005
An OK car for the price
The Passenger airbag off light goes on even when there is a passenger.
There was nothing (not even in the owners manual) that showed me how to work the radio.
I have contacted a few Hyundai dealerships about the airbag, and they all want to charge me for them looking at the car. It is still under warranty.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 25th February, 2005
I just bought a Elantra (05) your comment of dealer wnanted a fee to look at something as important as air bags that scared me, one of the major reason I bought this car is for the warranty, but I think I didn't read the fine prints : (
Keep us updated.
(You can't possibly be a decent driver if you can't figure out how to work a radio,)
I think the radio on GT came with something call MP3 stuff that might made the control little bit complicated.
(what an airbag light means, or why you have to PAY people to work on your car. (it's called a deductible) )
There should not be any deductible on oringal warrant work.
There is currently a recall on the 04 Hyundai Elantra for the airbag sensor, if you google search it it should pop up and just take that to the dealership nearest you and they'll set yu up. A word of caution it will probably require you leaving your car a day or more.
Goodluck.
28th Jun 2006, 22:38
Handles well after you get rid of the factory tyres. It's a modern day Datsun 510!