Complaints
259
Crashes
43
Fires
2
Injuries
43
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:57,571 mi
Crash-related:23
#220 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
#320 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:44,125 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 | 23 | — | 57,571 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 20 | — | — | 44,125 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 14 | 1 | — | 80,755 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 50,460 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 7 | — | 64,006 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | 1 | 59,898 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 26,851 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 57,011 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 7 | — | — | 14,976 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 41,750 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 34,012 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 35,250 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 18,500 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
25
complaints
Crashes
23
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,571
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,125
Electrical System:Wiring
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,755
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,460
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,006
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,898
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,851
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,011
Electrical System:Ignition
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,976
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,750
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,012
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,250
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,500
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Hyundai Elantra has 259 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (25 complaints, avg 57,571 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (20 complaints); Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (20 complaints, avg 44,125 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,093 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra include 43 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 43 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Hyundai Elantra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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