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2003 Hyundai Elantra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Hyundai Elantra has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra

Suspension
55
Airbags
38
Brakes
21
Engine
20
Steering
16
Structure
15
Other
11
Lights
11
Fuel System
9
Electrical
8
Speed Control
7
Seat Belts
7
Tires
7
Powertrain
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 10, 2010POWER TRAINCAR WOULD NOT GO IN GEAR. WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER SAID TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT. WOULD NOT F...
Dec 6, 2009POWER TRAINI OWN A 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES ON THE RPMS INCREASE...
Jan 17, 2007POWER TRAIN2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA : CLUTCH / TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 28,000 MILES. WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER. HYU...
Mar 10, 2005POWER TRAINI OWN A 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT FROM A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE UNTIL 3/10/05 I HAD BROUGHT THE CAR BACK...
Jun 5, 2003POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELSWE GET A WIND NOISE WHEN DRIVING INTO THE WIND AND OTHER MISC TIMES. NOISE SOUNDS LIKE AN ALARM CLO...

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