2005 Hyundai Elantra

Introduction

The 2005 Hyundai Elantra is a compact sedan that offers a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and good fuel economy. It comes standard with a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. Other engine and transmission options include a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 122 horsepower and 116 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.7-liter, V6 engine with 172 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. The Elantra is offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Engine

2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine

• Engine misfire
  • Description/Symptoms: Hesitation, rough idling, and decreased fuel economy
  • Solution: Replace faulty ignition coils or spark plugs
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Rattling noise from the engine, loss of power, and check engine light
  • Solution: Replace timing chain and related components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine

• No Issues Found

2.7-liter, V6 engine

• No Issues Found

Transmission

5-speed manual transmission

• No Issues Found

4-speed automatic transmission

• Transmission shudder
  • Description/Symptoms: Vibration or shuddering when shifting gears or accelerating
  • Solution: Replace faulty solenoid or transmission fluid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Struts and shocks failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Rough ride, excessive body roll, and noise over bumps
  • Solution: Replace worn-out struts and shocks
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting the car, dimming headlights, and check engine light
  • Solution: Replace faulty alternator or battery
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power window failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Windows not operating properly or getting stuck
  • Solution: Replace faulty window motor or switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Fog light condensation
  • Description/Symptoms: Fog lights fill up with moisture after a rain or wash
  • Solution: Replace faulty fog light assembly
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Seat heater failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Seat heaters not warming up properly
  • Solution: Replace faulty heating element or switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: N/A (no recalls specifically for this issue)

Summary

Overall, the 2005 Hyundai Elantra is a reliable vehicle with relatively few major issues. The most common issues include engine misfires, timing chain failure, transmission shudder, and suspension component failures. The severity of these issues can vary depending on the specific part that has failed. The estimated costs to fix these issues range from $100 to $2,000 or more, depending on the issue and the severity of the damage.