2005 Hyundai Elantra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Hyundai Elantra, 1% of the 137 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Good afternoon, I am writing concerning an incident caused by a car antenna on a Hyundai Elantra, wondering whether this has been a reoccurring incident. On december 30, 2010 I took the antenna of the vehicle to they eye socket as I was bending over to place a bag next to the trunk. I understand this may seem like just an accident; however, I believe the result is due mainly to the placement of the antenna, since this is not the first time I know of this event occurring on the exact same car. The main problem I see is the angle at which the antenna leaves the trunk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390220, filed 2011-03“I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra that I bought used with 28,000 miles. I took it in at 39,000 miles to have the rear brakes replaced. At 49,000 miles the rear brake pads were shot and had to be replaced again. I told the dealer that this is crazy, and they said they should not have worn that fast. I now have 60,000 miles and my rear brakes are shot again. Now the dealership says that maybe they see the rear brakes wear out more frequently in my car model, but they aren't saying it is normal. They want me to pay another $300 to replace the rear pads,and then look at them at 5,000 miles. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Elantra
71 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology