Model Year Problem Record

Hyundai Elantra 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

197Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine51

Brakes10

Vehicle Speed Control7

Vehicle Structure7

Latches, Locks and Linkages6

Suspension6

Fuel and Propulsion System6

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V259001.

Visibility27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V259001Reported September 11, 2000 - 165,977 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 165,977 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200027

200138

200217

200322

200429

20058

200615

200710

20088

20094

20104

20114

20121

20131

20141

20152

20184

20211

20231

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.