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KMHDN45D53U••••••2003 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2003 Hyundai ELANTRA build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
183on the model
29builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 7Structure 3Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJun 2019
My lower control arm broke in two away from the body and other drive components due to rust and I'm not sure what else. I was driving at a slow speed heard a pop noise got out looked and the tire was all the way against the wheel well
SuspensionNov 2016
The whole rear metal beam holding the rear suspension rusted out and fell off while driving sent csrd into a spin before we got it stopped could have been killed driving on interstate 70 from warrenton to wentzville mo yesterday mourning at 5:30 am
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2010
2003 hyundai elantra, 138,000 miles. When driving on highway 9/18/10, suddenly began to smell (burning), white smoke from engine, then check engine light came on and temp gauge showed extremely hot - no warning before the engine overheated. Mechanic says problem was clamp in…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2010
After driving my 2003 hyundai elantra gls about 60 miles on aug. 18, 2010 my check engine light came on. I took it to be serviced at a shop and waited until the next day for the purge valve and the control valve (both acquired directly from the manufacturer) to be replaced. 2.5…
Service BrakesJun 2007
The contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact had to depress the brake pedal down to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred while driving 35 mph. While at the dealer for an oil change, they tested her power brakes while the engine was running. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHDN45D53U687975 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.