2000 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra years
- Fewer complaints than other years 18th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Hyundai Elantra. That ranks 18th out of 32 Elantra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (43 complaints, 22%), typically at around 38,000 miles. Complaints mention 36 crashes, 2 fires, 31 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 197owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 36complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Hyundai Elantra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 22% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 39 | 20% | 50,513 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 33 | 17% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 26 | 13% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 11% | 20,064 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 8% | 54,513 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 4% | 34,012 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 4% | 119,709 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% | 35,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 3% | 30,750 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 3% | 98,850 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3% | 82,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 8,127 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 81,752 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 8,127 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 30,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 63,999 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Hyundai Elantra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Risk: This condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle, causing the contact to be nauseated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no cabin air filter…
Windows need repairs, falls down. Horn needs several repairs. Paint oxidized.. Auto was stationary.
Engine stalls air conditioner belt squeets
Engine stall , severely while driving on highway. Also i had to pay midas $600 for brake rotor job front and back
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that fuel was leaking out of the fuel tank. While attempting to fill up the fuel tank, all the fuel expelled out of the tank. The vehicle was towed to lee hyundai (1960 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314), but was not diagnosed or…
Other Hyundai Elantra years
← 1999 Elantra · 2001 Elantra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Elantra | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 Elantra | 54 | 1 |
| 2023 Elantra | 99 | 2 |
| 2022 Elantra | 102 | 5 |
| 2021 Elantra | 132 | 6 |
| 2020 Elantra | 254 | 3 |
| 2019 Elantra | 251 | 1 |
| 2018 Elantra | 283 | 0 |
| 2017 Elantra | 768 | 4 |
| 2016 Elantra | 293 | 2 |
| 2015 Elantra | 262 | 3 |
| 2014 Elantra | 386 | 2 |
| 2013 Elantra | 1,314 | 4 |
| 2012 Elantra | 653 | 4 |
| 2011 Elantra | 433 | 5 |
| 2010 Elantra | 380 | 3 |
| 2009 Elantra | 254 | 4 |
| 2008 Elantra | 314 | 7 |
| 2007 Elantra | 267 | 6 |
| 2006 Elantra | 155 | 1 |
| 2005 Elantra | 137 | 4 |
| 2004 Elantra | 182 | 5 |
| 2003 Elantra | 234 | 5 |
| 2002 Elantra | 342 | 6 |
| 2001 Elantra | 315 | 6 |
| 2000 | 197 | 1 |
| 1999 Elantra | 128 | 2 |
| 1998 Elantra | 55 | 0 |
| 1997 Elantra | 115 | 3 |
| 1996 Elantra | 100 | 3 |
| 1995 Elantra | 112 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Hyundai Elantra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.