10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,924 miles

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2005 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 212025

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

As I was driving about 25-30 mph when the front drivers side lower control arm snapped, resulting in loss of control and steering, which could-??ve caused a major accident if driven on a highway/interstate at a higher rate of speed. The damage revealed the control arm had rotted from the inside and had broken from the bushing connected to the frame, with no indication of rust in the outside, which has been something that has documented with other same generation Hyundais. I have not been able to bring it to a dealer or mechanic to have it checked

- Staten Island , NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 012017

Elantra

  • 250,000 miles
Complete lost of control no steering abilities

- Alma, AR, USA

problem #2

Oct 202015

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
I bought a new cabin air filter to replace the old cabin air filter for 2005 Hyundai Elantra. When I opened the compartment, to my shock, there isn't an air filter found.....updated 12/02/15

- Normal, IL, USA

problem #1

Nov 132010

Elantra

  • 117,697 miles
I was 1 mile from my home at a red light when my 2005 Elantra accelerated without the gas pedal being touched. I first tried the brakes which did not stop the vehicle from accelerating. I turned the car around and had to ride the brakes until I could get the vehicle home. I put the vehicle in a variety of positions, for example drive, park, and neutral the engine still raced. The vehicle smelled of a burning smell. The vehicle had to be towed to the shop.

- Phoenixville, PA, USA

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