Used 2010 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
Extremely poor service/quality
My 2010 Elantra GLS was purchased in May 2011 with 30,000 miles on it. Six months later the transmission had to be replaced and the dealer inserted a refabricated one NOT a new one. Six months later...a front motor mount had to be replaced...and a few months later--a safety recall on a brake part was issued. Now, the car is vibrating again and two independent mechanics have stated, in writing, that a transmission bracket is loose and a motor mount is beginning to crack. After 2 separate trips to the Leesburg Hyundai dealership the mgr stated there is nothing wrong with the car. There are 400 miles left on warranty --then repairs are my responsibility. Staff was rude and non- caring.
Pretty good so far (knock on wood)
My old 03 Sonata was excellent so I went for another Hyundai when shopping for a used car. I came across this 2010 Elantra. The dealer was shady and lied to me about various aspects of the car (I was an idiot in a rush and they took advantage of that). While it has been in 3 accidents, the fit and finish is much better than the Corolla I test drove especially the interior. It looks a bit more expensive than it is plus it has soft touch materials on the armrest, dash, and I got it with only 108,000 in Jan of 2019 and I've put 14,000 on it since then. There was one out of the blue repair which was a steering coupler ($290 at dealer). It's a known issue and recall my car wasn't a part of. Other than that, it's been smooth sailing. As long as I don't have to do the coupler again anytime soon, I'll upgrade my rating to four stars. One annoying issue I have with it is the steering is not very responsive but it's not a Mazda so I don't fault it. I'm hoping to drive this car to 200,000 with minimal repairs like my last one.
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- Value
- Blue SedanMSRP: $2,999185 mi away
- GLS PZEV SedanMSRP: $3,950231 mi away
- GLS PZEV SedanMSRP: $4,495246 mi away
Can't go wrong
This is my 3rd Hyundai, just sold my 2002 Elantra with 193k miles - bought it new. I looked at Civics, Focus, Fiesta, Mazda 2 and 3 plus Subaru. I qualified for $3000 in rebates. I just bought a 2010 Elantra GLS PZEV, automatic with cargo net and mat for #13,100 plus tax, tags and docs. The sticker was like $17,870. You can buy other cars but $3-4k more. I own a 2008 Sonata with 62k miles. Hyundais are reliable.
Test drive before you buy!
This car meets or exceeds my expectations. I test drove several competitors including the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 is probably a finer car, but not $7,000 finer. This is my 12th new car and I have never been more pleased with a new automobile. The gas sipping engine give plenty of performance for my pocketbook.
My New Elantra's Name is Bumpy
Like so many other reviews that I just read, I have my own suspension nightmare. How can a brand new car have such a rough ride. My old 1994 Chevy Cavailer is a much smoother drive. Why would they build a car that is so unpleasant to drive. When I tested the car, I convinced myself that the bumpy ride was all in my head. On my way home from purchasing my Elantra, I wanted to make a U-turn back to the dealership. Please do not make the same mistake I did. Test the car with close attention. If you feel too many bumps...run away fast...or you'll regret it big time...I truly wish there would be a recall on 2010 Elantras due to a poor suspension performance...