1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Headlights

2003 Hyundai Elantra Headlights Problems

9
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • headlight mileage · 6 records
  • left headlight · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi5
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 10, 2009 · 36,700 miles

    Headlights · Sensor/Control Module

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the module failed and would cost over $600 to repair. There were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer has not been notified. In addition, the low beam headlights would burn out every 3-6 months. The current and failure mileages were less than…

    ODI 10278128

  • November 25, 2008 · 69,858 miles

    Headlights

    Head lights - i have a 2003 elantra and have to replace headlights every two to six months. I need to know what is causing this problem. Dealership only claims that everyone is complaining of the same thing, but offer no explanation. *tr

    ODI 10249817

  • September 30, 2008 · 60,000 miles

    Headlights

    Since having the car, i bought it used a year ago, while not noticing any major issues, i still continue to have problems with the headlights going out. I have had the headlights changed three times now with alternating sides going out every few months. I cannot imagine this being a normal occurrence. *tr

    ODI 10248335

  • April 7, 2007 · 48,000 miles

    Headlights

    We purchased a 2003 in february 2006 , since then the headlights had to been changed 3 times, and now again after being stopped not knowing the passenger side was out, it went out right before we got stopped on api l 7,2007, being charged with a ticket. And 3 points off my drivers license without a warning ticket to get it fixed. There needs to be a recall on these cars it shouldnt happen that many times. *ak

    ODI 10187275

  • February 2, 2007 · 48,480 miles

    Equipment · Headlights

    I have had to replace the driver's side headlamp 3 times in 3 years. Apparently i am not the only one, the chats and blogs are full of similar complaints internationally. According to what i have read, i am one of the lucky ones. Others have experienced much more frequent replacements. Curiously enough, the driver's side lamp is the one that blows. I have saved the last lamp replaced. It is a sylvania silverstar.…

    ODI 10182888

  • May 11, 2006 · 60,000 miles

    Headlights

    Dt*: the contact stated the lenses on the headlights clouded over in less than two years, making it hard to see the road at night. Both low and high beams are affected. The dealer has been alerted and determined the headlights need to be replaced.

    ODI 10157251

  • January 6, 2006

    Headlights

    I purchased a used 2003 hyundai elantra 4 door sedan in february 2005. In june 2005 i had to have both low beam headlights replaced. Now it is january 2006 and i will have to replace them both again. *nm

    ODI 10147075

  • October 21, 2005 · 29,192 miles

    Headlights

    2003 hyundai elantra has 69,173 miles & has had numerous problems with the headlights burning out. The most recent replacements didn't even last 1,000 miles. 7/27/09 - left headlight- 69,173 (mileage) 7/5/09 - both headlights - 68,670 (mileage) 5/6/08 - left headlight- 57,921(mileage) 11/5/07 - right headlight- 52,428(mileage) 9/5/07 - left headlight- 50,633(mileage) 4/9/07 - right headlight- 45,223(mileage) 6/3/06…

    ODI 10278482

  • July 24, 2002

    Headlights

    Headlights will read dim but light will actually be on high beam, causing problem to other drivers. Dealer notified. *ak

    ODI 8016183