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2000 Hyundai Elantra vs 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2000 Hyundai Elantra2001 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA complaints197315
Recall campaigns16
Service bulletins (TSBs)48102
Investigations03
Crash reports3671
Fire reports24
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2425
Median reported incident mileage56,500 mi73,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra
Air Bags39118
Suspension681
Engine and Engine Cooling4319
Electrical System3321
Visibility2617
Power Train2216
Structure728
Service Brakes, Hydraulic721

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling4312
Hesitation / surging119
Check engine light710
Airbag warning light643
Electrical failures513
Vibration / shaking518
Rust / corrosion048
Steering problems05
2000 Hyundai Elantra
2001 Hyundai Elantra

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.