2003 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
21 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle began to emit smoke and stalled. There were no prior warnings. The dealer first replaced the head gasket and engine but the failure occurred again. The dealer then replaced the head gasket again. The failure occurred for a third time. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000.
Ck engine light came on 3 times took it to dealer said no problems just needed to reset codes??? About 2 yrs. Later was driving in my 2003 hyundai elantra in sept. Of 2009- a very hot day101-without warning no temp lights (nothing) I saw white smoke coming from the hood at first thought maybe heat waves- then car started to loose power-pulled over (very dangerous) due to loosing power on the highway quickly with many people due to fri.-labor day weekend 5pm- anyway pulled over to see that car was smoking (white…
Other problems reported for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra
- Suspension 62 complaints
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints