2000 Hyundai Elantra
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.
- Complaints
- 197
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 197 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 78 |
| 1995 | 112 |
| 1996 | 100 |
| 1997 | 115 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 128 |
| 2000 | 197 |
| 2001 | 315 |
| 2002 | 342 |
| 2003 | 234 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 137 |
| 2006 | 155 |
| 2007 | 266 |
| 2008 | 315 |
| 2009 | 253 |
| 2010 | 380 |
| 2011 | 433 |
| 2012 | 652 |
| 2013 | 1,312 |
| 2014 | 385 |
| 2015 | 262 |
| 2016 | 293 |
| 2017 | 769 |
| 2018 | 284 |
| 2019 | 251 |
| 2020 | 253 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
23% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Air bags
20% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2015-06-05
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 40MPH, and neither air bags deployed. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-09
Consumer stated she was in a head on collision and the air bags didn't deploy. Ph
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-16
Electrical system
18% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-03
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, 2018-03-23
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, 2013-04-30
Visibility
13% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.
Power train
11% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2000-11-18Electrical system00V259001 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…
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 45 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 35 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V259001 · Electrical system
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.