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Used 2010 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Extremely poor service/quality

passingby2, 03/02/2014
2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful

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.

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3 out of 5 stars

Pretty good so far (knock on wood)

Austin, 02/13/2020
2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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

Can't go wrong

WORLDBFREE, 08/26/2010
2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Test drive before you buy!

Norm, 07/06/2010
2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

My New Elantra's Name is Bumpy

TV, 02/28/2010
2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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...

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