2002 Hyundai Elantra engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Hyundai Elantra — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning front steering or control mechanisms, rust and potential failures *tgw the consumer stated on march 10, 2010, she went to the dealer after receiving a recall notice. Upon inspection, it was determined the parts did not…”
filed Feb 9, 2012
“I own a 2002 hyundai elantra. When I bought it used in 2005 it ran very quiet. A few months ago I noticed it seemed a little louder. Last week the check engine light came on so I took it to my mechanic to have a diagnostic. Found out there is a crack in the manifold. I am aware that many other 2002…”
filed Feb 4, 2011
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, 2022
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 2002 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.