Blown Head Gasket Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 3 problems related to blown head gasket (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the Elantra.

1 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the engine while driving 30 mph. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and the contact noticed that oil was leaking from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a crank shaft seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred after driving approximately 100 miles. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic and the contact was informed that a head gasket was blown. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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2 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 03/06/2000

Engine head gaskets blew out while driving. There was no prior warning. Hot/cold temperature gauge failed to work. Also, whenever trying to start vehicle, it would fail to catch right away. Taking vehicle to dealership to check it out.

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3 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 01/31/2000

Engine head gasket is blown for no apparent reason.

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