2000 Hyundai Elantra: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra: 1 recall, 197 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #00V259001 · 2000 · 165,977 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 31 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (43): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (25), electrical failure (6).
- Airbags (39): the most common themes are fails to deploy (17).
- Electrical (33): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (19), electrical failure (11).
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (26): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 197 owner complaints, ranking #18 of 35 Elantra model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 249). Complaints peaked in 2001 (38 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 54,500 miles. Neighboring years: 1999 (128 complaints, 2 recalls), 2001 (315 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (43), airbags (39), electrical (33).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.0 L, Manual 5-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2000 Hyundai Elantra repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.