Four problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2000 Elantra.
Fax from congressman dent on behalf of constituent who is requesting assistance in registering a complaint against Hyundai. 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 dealership that sold the consumer the vehicle. The dealership didn't charge the consumer for the repairs, however the dealership is requesting reimbursement from Hyundai).
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. The consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the consumer was informed the manifold was cracked and had to be replaced along with the attached catalytic converter.
I thought my muffler had a hole in it so I took to a shop and they told me there was nothing wrong with my muffler. To another shop and told I have a cracked manifold. I think it's absurd that a 2000 model car could go through 2 manilfolds in 7 1/2 years. Was at the dealership on 10/09/03 reporting the exhaust system was noisy. Was told it was not muffler but was a cracked manifold. Luckily it was repaired under warranty. That was less than 5 years ago. Sounds like a big problem to me. I can understand one manifold getting cracked. . . But two in less than 4 1/2 years. This car is driven less than six miles round trip to work a day. It's not like I'm out tearing up the town all the time in the car.
My wife purchased a 2000 Hyundai Elantra VIN#[xxx] from brown Hyundai of toledo OH. On 4/18/05 she brought the car to brown Hyundai at 63,000 miles due to a notice about possible for cracks forming in the exhaust manifold, specifically TSB 05-01-001. No replacement was made at that time. Recently, I noticed an existing crack in the exhaust manifold and performed some research on the internet about the problem. I am sure you are aware how common of a problem this has been as there are numerous complaints on various automotive forums, the NHTSA, and various states' department of consumer protection. I had the vehicle recently (10/08/12) inspected at voss Hyundai of centerville OH who has confirmed the existing crack. At 125,000 miles the car is passed its powertrain warranty. Simply because it was not visibly evident in 2005 does not mean the manifold was up to Hyundai's quality standards. Exhaust manifolds are cast iron or steel and are not a moving part subject to friction. Therefore, I cannot accept that this current problem is the result of standard or expected wear-and-tear but caused by a pre-existing defect that has surfaced over time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).