2001
Hyundai Elantra
EPA MPG:
27 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
27 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Elantra will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023, and 2024 models.
The 2001 Hyundai Elantra has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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The 2001 Hyundai Elantra has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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2001 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Hyundai vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
SUSPENSION
Apr 16, 2009
THE FRACTURING OF THE CONTROL ARM COULD AN OWNER'S CONTROL OVER THEIR VEHICLE THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
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, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION AND THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM'S UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WILL TREAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIALS TO ARREST THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROCESS. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 091.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V125000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
160904
AIR BAGS
Oct 14, 2008
THIS CONDITION MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND MAY PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS AIR BAGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001 ELANTRA VEHICLES. IF A LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE AREA OF THE CUPHOLDER ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, IT MAY SEEP THROUGH THE CONSOLE OPENING FOR THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND THEN DRIP ONTO THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THE SPILLED LIQUID MAY CONTAMINATE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND ITS ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008, AND LETTERS WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 088.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
08V532000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
78369
AIR BAGS
Oct 14, 2008
THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND MAY PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS AIR BAGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2001-2002 ELANTRA VEHICLES. MOVEMENT OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS MOUNTED UNDER EACH FRONT SEAT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CONTACT FROM MATERIALS PLACED UNDER THE SEAT, MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THAT WOULD CAUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CLIPS AND REVISED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2008, AND WILL BE SENT OUT IN SIX MAILINGS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
For more information:
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 088.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
08V533000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
150541
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 03, 2003
CONTACT 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.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
What should you do:
DEALERS 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.
For more information:
HYUNDAI 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).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
03V496000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 22, 2003
FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
ON 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.
What should you do:
DEALERS 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.
For more information:
HYUNDAI 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).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
03V257000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
312292
AIR BAGS
Oct 17, 2000
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH WHERE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS INSTALLED WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED, CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SATELLITE SENSORS.
For more information:
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
00V332000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
972
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