MYRModel Year Report

2000 Hyundai Elantra

● Typical for this model
2000 Hyundai Elantra
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:55:22.243Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Elantra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1997 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 252 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2011: 432 complaints 2012: 651 complaints 2012 2013: 1312 complaints 2014: 382 complaints 2015: 261 complaints 2016: 292 complaints 2017: 766 complaints 2017 2018: 281 complaints 2019: 249 complaints 2020: 250 complaints 2021: 130 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 53 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2000: 197 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199478
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009252
2010379
2011432
2012651
20131312
2014382
2015261
2016292
2017766
2018281
2019249
2020250
2021130
2022100
202397
202453
202522
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS AND A HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150605

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030609

CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030116

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

CRASH FIRE
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BOTH MY BACK WINDOWS' WORKINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE WINDOW NO LONGER WAS "TRACKED" I DO NOT HAVE KIDS AND VERY RARELY HAS ANYONE RIDDEN THE BACK SEAT. THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. THERE IS NO WAY THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED

NHTSA ODI report, 20030703

AT 65 MPH, ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED, ALL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A NEARBY OFF RAMP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180323

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD A RECALL REPAIR DONE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V259001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THIRTEEN YEARS PRIOR BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130430

VISIBILITY 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

INJURY
POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001118 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Campaign 00V259001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V259001 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Hyundai Elantra is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.