Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 224 of 234 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 163 of 234 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Suspension
62 complaint records
"2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM CORROSION RECALL REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Air bags
49 complaint records32 crash reports
"2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Body & structure
33 complaint records2 crash reports
"2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM CORROSION RECALL REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09011 opened Feb 2009 | closed Apr 2009 | Suspension | FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING - led to recall 09V125000 ON APRIL 14, 2009, HYUNDAI MOTOR CORPORATION SUBMITTED TO ODI A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT INDICATING THAT IT WOULD RECALL A SALT-BELT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 155,317 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 THROUGH 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VEHICLES TO REMEDY A DEFECT THAT CAN... |
| PE08017 opened Mar 2008 | closed Jul 2008 | Air Bags | AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT OR INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT FROM LIQUID CONTAMINATION OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE.THE CONTROL MODULE IS LOCATED... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V125000 | Suspension | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,... | Normally free |
| 04V369000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. | Normally free |
| 04V178000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. | Normally free |
| 03V496000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. | Normally free |
| 03V257000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009121 2009-04-23 | Suspension | 45,759 | On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), road salt can collect in the outboard portion of the front lower control arm... |
| 2004293 2004-08-13 | Brakes | 19,930 | On certain non- ABS vehicles located in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, after sustained exposure to temperatures below -30 degrees Celsius, the power brake booster diaphragm may lose elasticity. |
| 2004130 2004-04-13 | Fuel System | 37,126 | On certain vehicles, the fuel tank assembly valve may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage could occur. |
| 2003173 2003-07-22 | Brakes | 50,662 | On certain vehicles, the rear brake tubes may contact the steering gear box mounting brackets resulting in rear brake tube wear and corrosion. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTN DCS Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. | |
| DTN DL Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). | |
| 25-BD-012H TSB Nov 2025 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 24-BD-001H Feb 2024 | Visibility | This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side... | |
| 23-EM-005H Oct 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-BD-007H Apr 2023 | Structure | Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. | |
| 23-BD-002H Jan 2023 | Visibility | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 22-EM-010H Jul 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. | |
| 22-GI-006H Jul 2022 | Tires | Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. | |
| 21-AT-006H May 2021 | Power Train | Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâÂÂs ownerâÂÂs manual. ï· Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. | |
| 21-EM-004H Mar 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps. | |
| 21-BR-002H Mar 2021 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. | |
| 21-EM-003H Mar 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. | |
| 20-BR-002H Nov 2020 | Service Brakes | This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. | |
| 20-SS-004H Nov 2020 | Tires | This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. | |
| 20-BD-014H Jul 2020 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 20-SS-002H(1) May 2020 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. | |
| 20-BD-007H-1 May 2020 | Equipment | This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. | |
| 20-EE-003H Apr 2020 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. | |
| 20-AT-016H Apr 2020 | Power Train | The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: | |
| 20-BD-007H Mar 2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products. | |
| 20-SS-001H Feb 2020 | Suspension | This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. | |
| 20-BE-001H Jan 2020 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. | |
| 19-BE-011H-1 Nov 2019 | Lane Departure | The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. | |
| 19-GI-006H Oct 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number. | |
| 5NP-S9D9P-10 Sep 2016 | Power Train | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT). | |
| 5NP-B6E2P-10 Aug 2016 | Power Train | "THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM ADAPTIVE VALUES. | |
| TSB-09-AT-018 Oct 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HYUNDAI: ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770. INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOIDS MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED; TRANSAXLE HELD IN 3RD GEAR FAIL SAFE. | |
| TSB-09-AT-013 Jul 2009 | Power Train | HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705 (RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL PROBLEMS), P0707 (RANGE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT), AND P0708 (RANGE SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT OR MULTIPLE INPUTS). | |
| TSB0740010 May 2008 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED UPSHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT - GDS ANALYSIS. *PE | |
| 0740009 Aug 2007 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *KB | |
| 0640018 Dec 2006 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST. *KB | |
| 0540004 Mar 2006 | Power Train | RESETTING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ADAPTIVE VALUES. *SC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE - RESET AND RELEARN ADAPTIVE VALUES. *TT | |
| 0390009 Feb 2006 | Electrical System | CORROSION IN THE FRONT DOOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-90-004. *TT | |
| 0540008 Dec 2005 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *SC | |
| 0401003 Sep 2005 | Fuel System | FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. *MR SERVICE CAMPAIGN T13. *TT | |
| 01011901 Aug 2005 | Electrical System | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *NM | |
| 0497002 Aug 2004 | Equipment | FD46XG PAG OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 0440012 Aug 2004 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS. TO INCLUDE 2005 ELANTRA. *TT | |
| 0440011 Aug 2004 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. TO INCLUDE 2005 ELANTRA. *TT | |
| 0804 Aug 2004 | Equipment | FD46XG POLY ALKYLEN GLYCOL (PAG) OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *NM | |
| 0490010 Jun 2004 | Visibility | POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR.*MR | |
| 0136025 Jun 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING TO REDUCE THE DELAY IN RPM DROP BETWEEN SHIFTS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON. *TT | |
| 0480001 May 2004 | Structure | REAR SPOILER FASTENER PART NUMBER INFORMATION. *MR | |
| 0436004 Apr 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) REPROGRAMMING FOR WARM AMBIENT COLD START STUMBLE (WACSS) AND ENGINE HESITATION AT APPROXIMATELY 3800 RPM. *TT | |
| 033601401 Nov 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SULEV (SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSION VEHICLE) ELANTRA (ONLY APPLIED ON ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SPECIFICATION AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). *TT | |
| 0336024 Nov 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | RESISTANCE VALUES FOR IDLE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR (ISCA). VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 SONATA. *TT | |
| 03360142 Nov 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SULEAVE ELANTRA (ONLY APPLIED ON ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SPECIFICATION AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).*MR | |
| 061 Oct 2003 | Service Brakes | CAMPAIGN 061 PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES FOR REPOSITIONING THE REAR BRAKE TUBES TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER'S STEERING GEAR BOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. *TT | |
| 033600201 Oct 2003 | Electrical System | GENERATOR CHANGE FOR THE 2.0L ENGINE. *TT | |
| 0340014 Aug 2003 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1723 ACCOMPANIED WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED; TRANSAXLE HELD IN 2RD GEAR FAIL-SAFE; HARSH SHIFTS INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. *TT | |
| 070103 Jul 2003 | Fuel System | FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION FOR A ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION. *TT | |
| 0390017 Jul 2003 | Equipment | KENWOOD RADIO RECEIVER INSTALLATION. *TT | |
| 0380003 Jul 2003 | Structure | INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL FABRIC REPAIR. *TT | |
| 0380001 Jun 2003 | Structure | DOOR FRAME BLACK TAPE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 0330002 Jun 2003 | Fuel System | THE SPRING-LOADED DOOR (FLAPPER VALVE) IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK HAS BEEN DELETED CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT | |
| 0340006 May 2003 | Power Train | ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770. *TT | |
| 0390014 May 2003 | Electrical System | 2.0L ENGINE MFI CONTROL SYSTEM ETM REVISION (IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR CHANGE). *TT | |
| 0336014 May 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SULEV ELANTRA (ONLY APPLIED ON ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SPECIFICATION AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). *TT | |
| 133 May 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE TIMING. *TT |
Showing 60 of 66 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 5 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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