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2003 Hyundai Elantra

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2003 Hyundai Elantra. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

5 recalls name the 2003 Hyundai Elantra. Newest first.

Owner complaints

234 complaints42 involved a crash1 involved a fire33 injuries

What owners report most

  1. Suspension62
  2. Air bags49
  3. Structure33
  4. Engine and engine cooling21
  5. Service brakes, hydraulic21
  6. Steering16
  7. Exterior lighting13
  8. Seat belts12
  9. Electrical system10
  10. Fuel system, gasoline10

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Hyundai Elantra model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.