2000 Hyundai Elantra engine and engine cooling problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fax from congressman dent on behalf of constituent who is requesting assistance in registering a complaint against hyundai. *nj the check engine light illuminated and a loud noise was heard. The exhaust manifold was replaced due to it being cracked. (the consumer who wrote in, works for the…”
filed Jul 10, 2009
“Recall notice for 2000 hyundai elantra. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for possible cracks in the manifold. It was inspected and the repairs were completed. *nj the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the consumer was informed…”
filed Aug 8, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to…
21-EM-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Elantra | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Elantra | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Elantra | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Elantra | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.