HyundaiElantra2004
  1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Engine

2004 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

5
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.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2017 · 105,000 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the throttle positioning sensor failed on more than one occasion. Upon deceleration, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated rapidly. In addition, the contact described the brake pedal as having a "dead spot", thus the vehicle accelerated on its own after the brake pedal was…

    ODI 11113543

  • March 28, 2014 · 99,597 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Engine · Suspension

    From stop sign proceeded to cross intersection, was struck on front end of drivers side panel and bumper, spun around and hit again on driver back side panel and rear wheel, ripped half of the front bumper and crushed drivers front side against engine , no air bag deployed. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10575486

  • March 16, 2014 · 77,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Have 2004 elantra w/ 77,000 miles. Check engine light came on while starting car in am. Car has no symptoms of bad plugs,02 sensor, or catalytic conv. Issues. Runs fine, no different. I have the car checked diagnostically and they said the 02 needed changing and new p;lugs / wires. The wires/ plugs arent due for another 30k miles we thought, and the car running fine! Was waiting to have this service done as we were…

    ODI 10579323

  • November 29, 2013 · 133,800 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an increase in engine rpms as the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 133,800.

    ODI 10555664

  • January 27, 2013 · 67,050 miles

    Engine

    I was driving on the highway and suddenly the oil light came on. At the same time, there was a loud noise so i pulled over and turned off my car. Minutes later i tried to turn it on but no life whatsoever. Got out of car and saw big oil spill along the side up to where i drove to. Drove car to mechanic. Engine had hole in the engine block. *tr

    ODI 10495085