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Used 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

2006 Elantra GLS still going strong at 214,576

binski72, Vauxhall, NJ, 01/29/2013
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in june of 2006. The only thing I have done to this car is change the oil every 5,000 miles. I have gone through 3 sets of tires and front brakes 3 times. at 120,000 I did a complete tune up and had the trans and radiator flushed. This is my 4th elantra and they heve never let me down. Just make sure you do the basic maintaince and it will last a long time. I do drive 90% of the time on the highway. With the cruise controll set at 68mph I am still getting 32mpg on the highway. If i set it at 78mph it drops to 28mpg.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

116,800 mi, 8 years--never let me down!

jasonhk, Bethlehem, PA, 09/19/2014
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful

I'm surprised at all the mixed reviews here. I live in PA and bought my Elantra new in '06. roughly 6 months are cold, some snowy. I do 50% highway, 50% city. I do all recommended maintenance and in almost 8 years, changed brake pads 2x, tires 3x, headlights 4x, radiator 1x (102kmi), and an 02 sensor. The car NEVER let me down and repairs have been minimal and reasonable. I'm considering getting a new Elantra due to greater safety specs, but I'm leaning towards just putting in another new timing belt at 120 and doing the service. I totally see myself getting over 200K. Those who report bad things probably beat the hell out of their car. Just take care of it!

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2 out of 5 stars

check engine light

michele, 06/29/2006
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful

I took home my 2006 Elantra the next day after 40 miles the check engine light came on. I took it back to the dealer he said every thing was fine. I got 1/2 mile and the check engine light was on again. I see another review that has the same problem. I am wondering is this a problem. They say I will get a new car tomorrow. The code is cyl 4 missfire when they run a computer check.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but problems

pinache2, West Jordan, UT, 01/09/2015
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful

On one hand, I have made this little car work hard. This car has driven from Florida to California and halfway back pulling full 5x8 Uhaul trailers. It has driven from Northern to Southern California and back. On the other hand, I have had this car since 35k. In that time I have replaced the power steering pump 6 times. I have replaced everything else power steering-related at least twice. I have replaced many aspects of the exhaust system, the wheel bearings, anything and everything brakes including the brake lines, most fuses, the controls for the locks and windows, and more. I continue to average a few thousand every year in repairs since I bought this car.

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2 out of 5 stars

warranty fail

Anna, Plattsburgh, NY, 06/16/2017
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I was in love with my car. I took out extended warranty, bumper to bumper warranty(inside and out). I convinced 12 of my family and friends to buy a Hyundai. I serviced my car religiously. Warranty ran out at 100,000 miles and at 110,000 I now need a new transmission. Paint starting peeling at 108,000 headlights fogged over at 102,000. If it weren't for so many Hyundai transmission problems I would look for a new transmission. Now that I've read about all the other people that have had the same thing, why bother.

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3 out of 5 stars
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Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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