Because existing sources of auto reliability information left much to be desired, in late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research at . TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so any significant changes in a model's reliability become apparent quickly.
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mkaresh |
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18th August 2008 - 02:09 PM Last post by: mkaresh |
Recently purchased an 08 Elanta, and since I added XM radio, I'm CONSTANTLY changing stations. Honestly, its beginning to hurt my arm a little. My car isn't equipped with with the steering wheel audio controls, but I was wondering how much (or where, or even if) that can be reasonably installed. I looked online fpr kits but didn't see anything. About how much would that be with...
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SF4Nynah |
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18th August 2008 - 07:44 AM Last post by: skiddyk |
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anian |
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16th August 2008 - 09:59 PM Last post by: skiddyk |
Trying to cut thru all the dealer hype. What did you pay for your 4G Elantra?
Just give the trim level, options and actual price. Don't include trade-in as thats a seperate deal.
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MS Fowler |
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16th August 2008 - 10:44 AM Last post by: 273HYPO |
Does anyone in here Have Standard equipped GLS Elantra with no option Packages?
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cantfoolthewise |
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13th August 2008 - 09:19 PM Last post by: Lazarus |
Interior / Present - The dome and map lights in my 08 GLS are too dull to do the night delivery work that I do. I need to read inside my car at night.
Solution - I have six (6) 12 LED Panels ($10 each) on the way from iJDMTOY.com. Four (4) for the Dome and one (1) each for the maps.
Interior / Future - Everyone likes the blue interior lighting. That includes me. I would...
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12th August 2008 - 10:57 AM Last post by: aruek |
Hi everybody,
I was hoping someone may have insight on a problem I just encountered with my 2008 Elantra GLS. I bought it almost 4 weeks ago with 4700 miles - it was being used as a loaner so I got a discount on it. It had a minor scratch and dent on it that the dealership agreed to pay for so I brought it in last Thursday to get that work done. I got my car back yesterday afternoon and now...
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krysted |
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9th August 2008 - 02:07 PM Last post by: Pryme |
Yes, I'm going insane with the car being slow. The days are warming up and so are the nights, so I really want to throw around the idea of a Turbo.
For me, you can't beat a the feeling you get when the boost from the turbo throws you back and the noise of the blow off valve. Thing is, I want this car to be silent. I'm plan on re-cycle the blow off to make it as silent as...
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BionicBombshell |
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7th August 2008 - 11:59 AM Last post by: avantes20 |
Does everyone have Speed sensing auto door locks with their Elantra? I noticed mine don't seem to lock automatically. On the website it says it is a dealer enabled. Why would the dealer need to enable them and they wouldn't be enabled from the factory?
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aaronwt |
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5th August 2008 - 04:21 PM Last post by: Tylerec |
Hello Everyone
I love my sun/moonroof . I was wondering if anyone had the air deflector for it on the car and is it worth it?
Thanks
Jeff
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f86sabjf |
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4th August 2008 - 09:02 PM Last post by: Pryme |
Canadian Owners of 2007 Elantra's; have your speedometer and odometer checked. I checked mine against my GPS after I noticed cars seemed to be passing me when I was travelling the speed limit. My 2007 Elantra is consistantly 8 - 10 kmh faster then I'm actually going when travelling at 110 km/h, lesser difference at slower speeds but still off. I had the odometer checked and it's...
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tanker1 |
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4th August 2008 - 05:23 PM Last post by: f86sabjf |
Does the Elantra 08 have body side moldings?
Thanks
Saw another post, doesn't come with moldings.
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noeffort |
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3rd August 2008 - 05:18 PM Last post by: zetec |
Hi guys, I have to say that this forum has very good information, I really like it.
Well, I had a Nissan 200SX 1.8 Turbo (S13), and with the car I had a "Field Service Manual"... it was like a shop manual, it tear a part every single screw from spark plugs to A/C Control unit...
My question is: does anyone knows where can I download this manual for the Elantra...
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aruek |
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2nd August 2008 - 09:02 AM Last post by: aruek |
My title came today!!!!!! along with my plates and tags/tabs (depending on where you are in the country lol)
Also, on my 3rd tank, well its about gone, and for this last tank I bumped the tires psi to 38 from 32. it appears going by the gas gauge that I got another 20-25 miles out of this tank, identical driving as the last 2 tanks.
That looks to be...
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Pryme |
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1st August 2008 - 06:15 PM Last post by: Pryme |
Not sure, but it seems that mine is not exactly right. I noticed it was always in the 30's even though I know I average more. Last week, after I filled up I reset it and left the gas station. For the next 10 minutes, I was doing 60 MPH yet it never went over 39.
Anyone else see this problem? I don't really care but am wondering if that is off, is MPG off as well.
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glimmertwin70 |
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1st August 2008 - 07:24 AM Last post by: glimmertwin70 |
Hey Folks!
Newbie to forum: Just bought a 2008 Elantra SE and took 3 weeks to figure out that I had an active XM radio! Dealer never mentioned it was activated or how to use it---big surprise!
Anyway, now that I have about 9 weeks left on the trial, I was wondering if anyone knows about extending the subscription?
I've read alot about people...
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CWEDDIE96 |
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29th July 2008 - 02:53 PM Last post by: robo74 |
hi all,
i have 2007 hyundai elantra se with hankook optimo h426 tires.I like the car ,everything is very nice exept ,I THINK,the tires.I'm driving a lot in the streets and when i hit a bump or pothole ,the car making a lot of noises(ratling noise) coming from the suspension(all 4 weels).The dealer check suspension and said that evrerything is good.I also think that suspension working...
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peiv |
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27th July 2008 - 01:37 AM Last post by: danielhsieh |
Just been out in my wife's Elantra. I find it is rolling back on sloping surfaces , engine idle revs ok. Cars just done 15000 Km.
Has anyone else experienced this ?. default/3gears.gif' '3gears.gif' />
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aerial99 |
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26th July 2008 - 10:50 PM Last post by: aerial99 |
I was listening to my Ipod (plugged into the aux jack) and a Who song came on. It was a song where one verse comes from one speaker and the next from the passenger speaker. Well, I could hardly hear the 2nd verse. I took the actual CD out to the car and it worked fine with the 2nd verse coming thru clear as day.
Could this be an issue with my Ipod? With the wire that connects it?
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glimmertwin70 |
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24th July 2008 - 10:17 AM Last post by: rick_b |
Hi, I just purchased a 2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS last month and have a question regarding the engine/transmission. I previously had a Ford Taurus SE with a little over 200 hp so driving the Elantra takes some getting used to. My question is, when I am coming to a stoplight or rolling slowly in traffic, it feels like the car is going to stall when I finally stop. It never does and the RPM's...
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Humbug1 |
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22nd July 2008 - 09:43 PM Last post by: alex2006sonata |
Seeing if anyone has heard anything. I'm in California.
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playadave |
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22nd July 2008 - 05:22 PM Last post by: HyundaiLvr87 |
I know the 2007 SE's or Limited's have the trip computer with the average MPG and stuff like that on it, does anyone know where I can buy an OE gauge cluster that includes the trip computer? It's not super difficult to hook one up but I just don't know where to get a Hyundai Elantra one to replace my plane old trip 1 trip 2 odometer... thanks
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skiddyk |
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21st July 2008 - 09:29 PM Last post by: skiddyk |
Hello, I just signed up to these new forums after browsing and searching with no luck at all. Firstly, I want to say that I am purchasing a Hyundai Elantra GLS auto with pop equip. package. From my test drive i felt it was a nice little car that seems to be good on gas. Does anyone get more then what the EPA says localy? After 2 weeks of bargaining with the dealer they have settled at 13.2k and...
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kumar |
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21st July 2008 - 12:15 PM Last post by: kumar |
Hi there, I've just took the car from the shop. I always ask the tech to keep the spark plugs to make myself and idea on how the engine is performing... this is the second spark plugs replacement and guess what: first time they changed them the car had:
NGK ZFR5F-11 now seems like they replaced them with BKR5ES-11...
I am wondering why they fit a different plug and also I...
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aruek |
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21st July 2008 - 12:14 PM Last post by: aruek |
It is a slight annoyance, but I will be switching the stock deck out anyway, but when you are listening to a cd then turn the car off and then come back and turn it on, the cd player does not start up?
Whisky Tango Foxtrot?
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Pryme |
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18th July 2008 - 10:12 PM Last post by: Bdiggy |
I own a 2008 Elantra, which I purchased six weeks ago. It was towed to the dealer for the second time in two weeks today. The problem is that it randomly loses power until even with the accelerator all the way to the floor, it will only go about 20 miles per hour. Then it just cuts off. Then, when I try to restart it, it will start, run, and idle roughly, and cut off. After it sits for an...
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scoot |
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18th July 2008 - 09:30 PM Last post by: danielhsieh |
I have been looking at getting an '07 Elantra but have read a lot about the fuel pump problems mostly on Edmunds.com forums. Has anyone had this problem and how have the service managers been about replacing the fuel pumps? Does anyone know if Hyundai has acknowledged the problem or issued a service bulletin?
Thanks
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18th July 2008 - 05:00 PM Last post by: mskog |
8629] Saw this photo compilation on another Hyundai site of the '09 Elantra. They are uncertain if it will be coming to US, but seems likely. Car looks nice, with the front end smoother-looking, more integrated and not so 'Oriental looking,' if you know what I mean.
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zetec |
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14th July 2008 - 01:42 PM Last post by: aruek |
Hey everyone,
I am on my first tank in my new 08.
I am at 100 miles and a tick under a 1/4 tank used according to the gauge.
I have been using the a/c all the time except for my morning commute to work, and do about 80/20 city/hwy.
My question is, am I on track for a good tank? does this gauge tell it like it is lol or does it slow at times and seem to...
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Pryme |
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11th July 2008 - 09:58 PM Last post by: Pryme |
For the life of me I cannot figure our what the FLDR or CAT buttons do.
Has anyone use them or know what they do?
Thanks,
John
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jbrodeur76 |
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11th July 2008 - 02:29 PM Last post by: LilBean |
I am looking at an Elantra, and I like the blue exterior, but am torn between the beige/tan or gray interior.
What do you all think, and what did you choose and why.
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Pryme |
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11th July 2008 - 12:24 PM Last post by: Joe4G |
I'm trying to make sure my insurance company is giving me proper credit for the type alarm the 2008 Elantra has. Here are the definitions they gave me.
When it comes to anti-theft we only have 3 options available. There is alarm only, passive disabling device & active disabling device.
From Safeco’s site:
Active Disabling Device - the vehicle is...
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scott44 |
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11th July 2008 - 09:21 AM Last post by: cantfoolthewise |
Well, Hyundai messed-up. During their transition to the 09 model which is not available they sold out of 08 Hyundai SE's. Huge sales going on the lower end model but I definately don't want the lower version of this nice car. Well, I'm stuck since we need to get a high mileage car soon and since can't get a nice SE I may have to turn to a Honda Civic. Hate to due but since it...
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playadave |
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9th July 2008 - 07:52 AM Last post by: HyundaiLvr87 |
Hi all,
I was originally going to get a Accent, hence all my posts so far are in the Accent section, but I was test driving them and decided meh, the Elantra is right here I will drive that also, well, from the time I sat in the seat I knew I was getting a Elantra, the seats are far better, comfort wise and material wise then the Accent, and the layout is just more upscale and...
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Pryme |
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7th July 2008 - 07:41 PM Last post by: Pryme |
Just bought an 2008 Elantra GLS. My wife bought a 2008 Elantra SE, that will be delivered this week. Do these cars have an Anti-theft alarm system? (not just a panic alarm button on the remote) On my GLS there is no flashing red light that indicates an armed system. I tried arming the system useing the remote while I was in the car with the doors closed, then opened the doors to see if the alarm...
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scott44 |
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3rd July 2008 - 01:10 PM Last post by: LilBean |
I called the nearest Hyundai dealer today, and was told a programmed remote for our 2007 Elantra was $160.00. This seems a bit pricey, and have found new remotes for the 07 Elantra on Ebay for $20.
My question is this: since the remotes have to be programmed by the dealer, is there any way I could buy a remote start/keyless entry package from Best Buy? My guess is they...
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ktbuhner26 |
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3rd July 2008 - 09:40 AM Last post by: alanb |
I just bought my 08 elantra 3 weeks ago and have been having the same problem at every fill up. The first time I stopped for gas was right after I purchased the vehicle. The dealer was with me because they were paying for the first fill up. The auto-stop on the pump engaged once the tank was full, however the gas came gushing out moments later. At first I thought it was just the particular gas...
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Newbie |
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1st July 2008 - 08:32 PM Last post by: LilBean |
Why some Elantras turn on the signal lights at the same time as the pilot(day lights) lights?. I've seen some of them doing that, but mine is not doing it. I'm wondering the there is any modificatión or something like that. When the signal lights are on makes the car look bigger and better. I would love to have this mod in my car, anyone can help me with this?
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aruek |
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1st July 2008 - 09:59 AM Last post by: aruek |
Do you all clear your MPG after every fillup?
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glimmertwin70 |
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1st July 2008 - 09:53 AM Last post by: aruek |
I was wondering if anyone knew the location of a VSS wire on the 2007 Elantra, I found at website called rosta.com that gives the locations of the VSS wires on a ton of cars, but not the 2007 Elantra... I'm installing a nav system soon, I will post pictures but I need to know where that wire is in order to complete the install... thanks a lot!
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28th June 2008 - 10:32 PM Last post by: skiddyk |
Hey I'm a new owner default/460.gif' '460.gif' />
Got a 08 Elantra GLS - automatic trans with sirius radio and AC package in sand color.
Paid 14400 + 300 for shock sensor upgrade. So about 14700 + tax. Also free lifetime tires included.
I think I got a great...
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newhyundaiowner123 |
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24th June 2008 - 05:12 PM Last post by: vitacura |
I noticed pinging upon load/acceleration from my 2007 Elantra at approx. 3000 miles. As per the owner's manual, I use 87 octane regular unleaded fuel. I took to the dealer and they could not replicate the problem. Dealer still performed tests and everything appeared ok. There is a comment on the work order that a trace ping is normal. Quite honestly, I’ve never heard of a trace ping. I...
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glr58 |
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24th June 2008 - 11:53 AM Last post by: glr58 |
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