2000 Hyundai Elantra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA, including 36 crashes, 2 fires, 31 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (48 reports).

1Recalls
197Owner complaints
36Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Elantra?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 00V259001Sep 11, 2000165,977 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Hyundai Elantra problems

Problem areas named in the 197 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling48
Air Bags40
Electrical System35
Visibility28
Power Train22
Seat Belts16
Service Brakes, Hydraulic8
Tires8
Vehicle Speed Control7
Structure7

What owners report

2023-01-12, Engine
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.
2021-02-11, Structure
WINDOWS NEED REPAIRS, FALLS DOWN. HORN NEEDS SEVERAL REPAIRS. PAINT OXIDIZED.. AUTO WAS STATIONARY.
2018-08-12, Service Brakes
ENGINE STALL , SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO I HAD TO PAY MIDAS $600 FOR BRAKE ROTOR JOB FRONT AND BACK
2018-08-12, Electrical System
ENGINE STALLS AIR CONDITIONER BELT SQUEETS
2018-07-30, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FILL UP THE FUEL TANK, ALL THE FUEL EXPELLED OUT OF THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEE HYUNDAI (1960 SKIBO RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

2000 Hyundai Elantra questions

Does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra: Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (48), Air Bags (40), Electrical System (35).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Hyundai Elantra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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