2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

259

Owner Complaints

43 Crashes 2 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

The 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has received a total of 259 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (25 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (20 complaints), and Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls (20 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, potentially affecting up to 165,977 vehicles.

Recall 00V259001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 165,977 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

259 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 25 23 Crashes 16 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 20
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 20 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 13
Air Bags
Complaints: 12 7 Crashes 9 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 7
Engine
Complaints: 6
Tires
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6
Power Train
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11501474 | ENGINE | | 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle, causing the contact to be nauseated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no cabin air filter installed in the vehicle. The cabin air filter was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 19,000.
#11395826 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
WINDOWS NEED REPAIRS, FALLS DOWN. HORN NEEDS SEVERAL REPAIRS. PAINT OXIDIZED.. AUTO WAS STATIONARY.
#11395826 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
WINDOWS NEED REPAIRS, FALLS DOWN. HORN NEEDS SEVERAL REPAIRS. PAINT OXIDIZED.. AUTO WAS STATIONARY.
#11119472 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
ENGINE STALLS AIR CONDITIONER BELT SQUEETS
#11119499 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 12,000 miles
ENGINE STALL , SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO I HAD TO PAY MIDAS $600 FOR BRAKE ROTOR JOB FRONT AND BACK

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Safety Rating for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Hyundai Motor America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

091000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING A VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONNECTION RECALL CAMPAIGN) ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 1999 AND JUNE 16, 2000. *TT

0020004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ON SOME VEHICLES, A NOISE MAY BE HEARD FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING AND DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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