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2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls & problems

The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 1 safety recall and 197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (48 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints197filed by owners
Crashes · fires36 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths31 · 0reported in complaints
2000 Hyundai Elantra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 11, 2000

Wiring

Recall 00V259001165,977 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2000 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR.

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Elantra

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Elantra Wagon

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Elantra

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Elantra Wagon

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine4800041,527 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module403102750,512 mi
Electrical systemWiring; Ignition3531076,000 mi
VisibilityPower window devices and controls; Windshield wiper/washer2800132,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission2200020,063 mi
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly; Front › Retractor16501058,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Drum8100—
TiresTread/belt8000—
Vehicle speed controlLinkages7001—
StructureBody; Frame and members7011119,709 mi
SuspensionFront; Rear600080,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkagesHood › Latch; Doors › Latch610098,850 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.