2000 Hyundai Elantra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,709miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,709 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For several weeks, the front drivers door would stick and had to be leaned on hard in order to get it open. Now, the door will not open wide enough for a child to get in or out. In order for me to get behind the wheel, I have to enter through the passenger side and climb over the center console. The door looks as if it is detaching itself from the vehicle. Also, the roof appears to be sinking. These problems did not exist when I purchased the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10318198, filed 2010-03, 119,709 miles“During the replacement of both axles, corrosion perforation was discovered in both of the lower control arms near the ball joints. More disturbing is the fist sized hole, rusted thru the main suspension cross member that the control arms are connected to (drivers side). The entire main crossmember will require replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10436605, filed 2011-11, 123,000 miles“On 1 july 2010 had daughter's 2000 Hyundai elanta at mechanic's for yaerly pa state -mandated safety inspection. Car failed owing to extensive rust on rear (not front) subframe (not noted in previous inspections) compromising structural integrity of rear suspension and putting driver, occupants, and others at risk of serious injury or death in the event of a catastrophic failure of part.”
NHTSA complaint #10342837, filed 2010-07, 86,356 miles“Bodyguard corrosion protection device was installed by cutter of maui at time of purchase. Hyndai examined the car and said that the bodyguard device had caused the fire. Cutter maintained that it didn't cause the fire, but a few weeks after the fire, I received a letter from cutter indicating that engine compartment fires had occurred on vehicles having the bodyguard device installed and that they would install a fuse to prevent the fires. When buyeri returned to cutter with the letter, they tried to take it back from buyer, claiming that bodyguard did not cause the fire.buyer.”
NHTSA complaint #751229, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 134 | 17% |
| 2016 | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 22 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 32 | 14% |
| 2002 | 27 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra
43 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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