general problems of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra

Four problems related to tire have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2003 Elantra.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has cooper mastercraft sensys 01 tires, size 195/60/r15 (na). While driving 25 mph, the vehicle would vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions and they rotated the tires four times. A technician inspected the tires and concluded that the belts were beginning to separate. A representative from the tire shop stated that they would only replace two of the four tires. The contact still has possession of the tires. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 9,000.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2005

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The contact noticed that the air bag indicator light kept illuminating. The dealer repaired the failure and diagnosed it as the air bag sensor. Approximately 60,000 miles late, the failure recurred. Also, currentl ythe electrical system failed. The contact stated that the radio activated automatically, the volume increased, and certain lights inside the vehicle, such as the air conditioner controller lights, failed to illuminate. The contact had the radiator replaced . In addeition, the tires were constantly wearing out, and she was about to purchase fourth set in less than two years. She has not spoken with the manufacturer about the failures. The current mileage is 73,000 . And failure mileages was 45,000. Abl. Pco.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2004

While driving on wet roads, the car hydroplaned several times. This is not the first incident of this - it is a common occurrence with these tires. I barely escaped an accident in December, 2003, after hydroplaning. I have driven for 22 years in the pacific NW and never have I been so scared about driving in the rain as I am with these tires.

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2003

2003 Hyundai Elantra makes loud noise and thumping sound from front tires when driving at highway speeds. I have seen many other complaints of the same problem on the internet, (msn autos).


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