no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2000 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 197 owner complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Hyundai Elantra has problems
197 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Engine and engine cooling
39Air bags32 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
26Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
22Power train
15Seat belts6 crash/fire/injury
8Tires
7Vehicle speed control
7Service brakes, hydraulic
4315 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 43 | 0 |
| Air bags | 39 | 32 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 2 |
| Visibility | 26 | 1 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 15 | 6 |
| Tires | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 43 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Elantra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2000 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2000 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Elantra owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FAX FROM CONGRESSMAN DENT ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN REGISTERING A COMPLAINT AGAINST HYUNDAI. *NJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT BEING CRACKED. (THE CONSUMER WHO WROTE IN, WORKS FOR THE…
RECALL NOTICE FOR 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR POSSIBLE CRACKS IN THE MANIFOLD. IT WAS INSPECTED AND THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V259001 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE REPAIR. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CAUSED…
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