Hyundai · Elantra · 2000
1
Recall
200
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 1 recall and 200 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (29 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 29 reported complaints.
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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 (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
WINDOWS NEED REPAIRS, FALLS DOWN. HORN NEEDS SEVERAL REPAIRS. PAINT OXIDIZED.. AUTO WAS STATIONARY.
The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle, causing the contact to be nauseated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no cab...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FILL UP THE FUEL TANK, ALL THE FUEL EXPELLED OUT OF THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEE HYUNDAI (1960 SKIBO RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314), BUT WAS NOT ...
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ENGINE STALL , SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO I HAD TO PAY MIDAS $600 FOR BRAKE ROTOR JOB FRONT AND BACK
ENGINE STALLS AIR CONDITIONER BELT SQUEETS
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. FIVE WEEKS LATER, THE ENGINE WILL START, AND THE ONL YLIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT WHICH HAS NEVER GONE OFF SINCE THE STA...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO ...
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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. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICL...
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THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED OUT THAT IT COULD NOT BE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NO CAUSE FOR FAILURE WAS FOUND....
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 200 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2000 Hyundai models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 200 owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra are air bags (29 reports), engine and engine cooling (28 reports), electrical system (20 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.