2002 Hyundai Elantra lights complaints

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Lights · 58,926 miles · WI

Headlights on my vehicle keep burning out to rapidly. This will be the 4th time I have replaced them so far. I have used hyundai bulbs to very expensive bulbs and the result is the same and the driver side bulb is very difficult to change.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Lights · KS

I have to continually replace my headlights. Since purchasing the car in 2002 I have had to replace the bulbs at least 3 times a piece. Dealer told me it was the bulbs I was buying but I am buying hyundai bulbs. This problem is very annoying. It is hard to replace driver side by myself. Very expensive to take to dealership to be changed. Also there is no way of knowing when the bulb burns out, had to wait for cops to pull me over to find out.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Lights · 99,056 miles · NY

I've had to replace both headlights twice since I bought the car in 2002.

Filed Jul 23, 2006 · Lights · 10,000 miles · VA

2002 elantra headlight bulbs burn out every two months. First one then two weeks later the other, just like clockwork. I have never seen anything like this, auto headlamps generally last for years! Very expensive and annoying problem.

Filed May 17, 2006 · Lights · 35,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated upon inspection of the vehicle it was noticed the headlights were cloudy. The dealership determined this was not a manufacturer defect. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Lights · MD

I have had to replace the bulbs in the headlights of my 2002 hyundai elantra gt at least 4 times (this will be the 5th) as they continue to burn out on a regular basis. In comparison to older cars that I have previously owned, I have never had to replace the lamps with such frequency.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Lights · ME

The headlights on the car keep failing which prevents me from driving safely or driving at all. As of this date the headlights have failed 4 times now; twice on each side with the latest occurring this past week. I contacted the dealership (rowe, 207‑854‑2555) that has been replacing the lamps and asked for an explanation as to why the headlights keep failing. They said they didnt know but insinuated the lamps were cheap. He then stated the dealership would continue to replace the bulbs at no cost until the warranty expires. This is obviously not an acceptable situation. If the real problem is as simple as the lamps being defective or cheap they need to be replaced with a quality product before someone gets hurt or killed.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Lights · IA

While driving dashboard lights illuminated, causing vehicle to become inoperable. Dealer has serviced vehicle for same problem several times; however, could not not remedy problem.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Lights · PA

While driving in a thunder storm interior and dimmer headlights went out at same time. There was no warning. Dealer was not notified. *ak