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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
2003 HYUNDAI Vehicles

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HYUNDAI: ELANTRA

Complaint DescriptionView Details
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
WHEELS:RIM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:REAR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 HYUNDAI: ELANTRA Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
ELANTRA 2 4 Auto(L4) F 25 33
ELANTRA 2 4 Auto(L4) F 25 33
ELANTRA 2 4 Auto(L4) F 25 33
ELANTRA 2 4 Auto(L4) F 24 33
ELANTRA 2 4 Manual(M5) F 24 33


Recall Information for
2003 HYUNDAI: ELANTRA Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Description of DefectCERTAIN 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. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequences of DefectFUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Consequences of DefectCONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description of DefectSOME 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.
Consequences of DefectFUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequences of DefectFLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 061.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).










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