Table 1 shows two common equipment related problems of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the air conditioner (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems |
Driver and front passenger inside plastic handles for doors broke apart from normal use. Drivers side outside plastic door handle also broke off. Getting out of the car requires power windows to be energized and lowered to access outside handles. The problem first appeared about a year ago. Read details...
The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times because it was not stopping when braking. On 9/9/2003, while trying to stop at a stop sign, the brakes failed. The vehicle hit a truck and the front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries to the pelvic area and bruises on the upper legs. Read details...