2003 Hyundai Elantra electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Hyundai Elantra — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, when depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate and would turn off and on. The contact called the local dealer (sacramento hyundai located at 6250 florin rd, sacramento, ca 95823…”
filed May 14, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While activating the turn signals in either direction, the signal lights would either work intermittently or not work at all. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not…”
filed Jun 9, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 15 | 29% |
| 2023 Elantra | 22 | 24% |
| 2022 Elantra | 18 | 19% |
| 2021 Elantra | 29 | 23% |
| 2020 Elantra | 25 | 10% |
| 2019 Elantra | 37 | 15% |
| 2018 Elantra | 43 | 15% |
| 2017 Elantra | 111 | 15% |
| 2016 Elantra | 22 | 8% |
| 2015 Elantra | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 Elantra | 46 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.