MYRModel Year Report

2000 Hyundai Elantra

● Typical for this model
2000 Hyundai Elantra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:48:07.037Z

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. 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 29 complaints 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 76 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2005 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 247 complaints 2010: 378 complaints 2010 2011: 431 complaints 2012: 649 complaints 2013: 1307 complaints 2014: 379 complaints 2015: 258 complaints 2015 2016: 286 complaints 2017: 759 complaints 2018: 274 complaints 2019: 242 complaints 2020: 240 complaints 2020 2021: 128 complaints 2022: 95 complaints 2023: 90 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2000: 197 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199476
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009247
2010378
2011431
2012649
20131307
2014379
2015258
2016286
2017759
2018274
2019242
2020240
2021128
202295
202390
202452
202520
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. ELANTRA HIT REAR CORNER OF A 1995, DODGE, PICKUP. ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE ELANTRA WAS GONE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF FRONTAL AIR BAGS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001006

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 19 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

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 air bags issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 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 air bags:frontal, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.