Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Elantra.
Engine stops suddenly almost creating accident. Cause ?.
Oil pan drain plug stripped. I have been changing oil by myself. I have a Toyota camry also which I change oil myself. So there is no abuse regarding oil pan drain plug. It has stripped completely. I had to replace the oil pan which cost almost $400. 00.