1997 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Discussions

Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009 -

poor radio reception am/fm

Written by: newbie40 on Nov 19, 2009 05:09 AM

Canadian model 2009 elantra touring GL . I have a MP3/WMA/USB CD PLAYER AM/FM RADIO. Don't know if this is the basic model or some upgrade. It just came with the car. (It's different from the car manual shown models however). I get very poor reception for both AM and FM. My 1997 Ford Escort had way better reception with the old pull up antenna! This one is a short roof ... Read More...

Hyundai Elantra Transmission Questions

Hyundai Automatic Transmission Problem -- Please Help..!!

Written by: grump1 on Feb 23, 2009 06:42 AM

Hello, I have a problem with my 1997 hyundai elantra station wagon . My automatic transmission don't have any forward gears. I used the car , and it was fine, I parked it over night , came out in the morning and i have no forward gears at all. When you put it in any forward gears it seems to get ready to go in then it kick out and you just hear a whinning noise ( like the pump ... Read More...

Hyundai Elantra Maintenance and Repair

So many issues

Written by: danib1977 on May 11, 2009 06:43 PM

Did I just get a bad car or do other people have as many issues? I have a 1997 Hyundai Elantra wagon that I got used. I had it inspected and needed new brakes and rotors (front & back.) Ten days after I purchased the car the transmission went. I had it rebuilt (basically new since all the parts are brand new) I've replaced the batter and alternator. When I had it inspected ... Read More...

2008 Hyundai Elantra

Re: Fuel pump issue [backy]

Written by: schukanuoslady on Aug 07, 2008 03:25 PM

I just came out of a Toyota Tacoma recall. I found the Toyota forum and a yr ago people were reporting what was happening to their trucks. It ended up with Toyota Tacomas 1995 - 2000 getting recalled and all being checked at the dealers. They even knew which vin #s were affected. The letters are still going out. And my 1997 almost mint condtion Taco was affected. The ... Read More...

Re: Honda Fit, Corolla or Elantra? [dovid2]

Written by: backy on Aug 11, 2008 10:22 AM

Yes, the Gen 2 Elantra was a pretty good car also (I almost bought one in 1997!). It had the first-generation Beta engine. But it was designed in the mid-'90s, when Hyundai's focus was still on being the low cost carmaker, vs. value/quality. But the 1996-2000 Elantras were still pretty good for their time. I recall that in another comparo (C/D or MT, can't remember ... Read More...

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2007 Hyundai Elantra SE w/ XM [butterflytiff]

Written by: effect18 on Sep 21, 2007 05:20 PM

Hey, just wanted to say your making a good choice. My wife loves her 07 Elantra. As for the price I got her... she traded in her 1997 Saturn(bucket), which was virtually worthless to the dealer. But they are advertising(im sure you've seen the ads) 4,000 off any trade in no matter what the condition. Of course there's a catch, but you can use this as leverage when getting ... Read More...

Hyundai Elantra 2001-2006

Re: radio codes [jessie02]

Written by: spmrebel on Aug 07, 2006 06:25 PM

This is a securtiy code used for the radio in case it is stolen from the car which makes the entire radio unusable until you enter the code. I had bought a used 95 Elantra in 1997 with the same problem and I called Hyundai at the time. All they needed was the serial number of the radio and they gave me the code over the phone. However, they may not do this today. In worst case ... Read More...

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: The Elantra is no longer a compelling value [backy]

Written by: gary045 on Aug 05, 2006 04:07 PM

Nah, I don't think all 18 Elantras are loaded. I think the dealer is just proud of them after having a good month selling them in July. They also need a new detail person. As for the Nissan. They have a longer reliability record than Hyundai. Of course Hyundai has moved up fast, and I'm happy with mine. I bought a new 1995 Nissan trk for $13,000 11 yrs ago, that's more ... Read More...

Hyundai Elantra 2001-2006

Pay for 2006 Elantra Before Delivery?

Written by: kathyw105 on Feb 24, 2006 02:03 PM

I'm in the last stages of getting a 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan. I'm going to talk with the financing dept. this Saturday, and if everything checks out ok, I should then receive the car within 1-2 weeks. The dealer is selling the car at invoice pricing for everything, as I have a friend who's a Hyundai dealer in California. He's also giving me a pretty good deal ... Read More...

Hyundai Elantra Maintenance and Repair

1997 Hyundai Elantra Wagon Pauses when in drive

Written by: tils208 on Oct 04, 2005 10:16 AM

My Husband has a 1997 Elantra wagon.It pauses when he puts into drive. It has 100,000 miles on it. He said Pep boys tried to open his transmission cap and it was jammed. Could this be a problem cause it's low on transmission fluid, or is it the transmission itself? Thanks~Julie Read More...