2003 Hyundai Elantra: check engine light

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 41,000 miles · CA

When pressing the brakes it sounds like it's metal to metal, the steering makes a funny noise when you turn the steering wheel. Also car keeps saying 02 sensor but there's nothing wrong with it and the check engine light keeps coming on because of it.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Replaced sensors because the check engine light came on, now the car won't pass inspection. The diagnostic tests won't read any malfunction and the airbag light won't go off

Filed Apr 25, 2015 · Engine · 34,251 miles · PA

Emission control system failure. I just had my vehicle repaired for a failing vapor canister purge valve that causes the check engine light to illuminate. This valve is part of the evaporative (evap) emission control system. According to my mechanic, the faulty valve stays in the open position which also causes the charcoal from the canister to release into the fuel lines,clogging it. The symptom of this problem causes you to start having trouble filling your gas tank. The gas hose keeps shutting off at the beginning of the fill acting as if there is a vapor lock. It won't let me put in much more than 25-50 cents before the gas hose cuts off. This repeats many times. It takes me between 15 to 20 minutes to fill up my gas tank. I went online to see if I could figure out the problem and to my surprise, there are an unbelievable amount of people experiencing this exact same problem with their hyundai's. Many people online made comments about being surprised that hyundai doesn't have a recall for this common problem. My repair bill to have this problem fixed was $399.31. Thank you for your consideration to this problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 29, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 105,000 miles · AZ

A few months back I began noticing that my check engine light came on. Would take 10- 15 mins to fill up gas tank. Sensor was triggered every few seconds, suggesting gas tank was full, but it was not. Took it to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with the car. With in the last month I have been noticing that rear automatic locking seat belt is not staying locked. Child car seats do not stay secured. Car occasionally stalls when started, and air bag light does not illuminate to determine if air bag will deploy or not.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MA

Ck engine light came on 3 times took it to dealer said no problems just needed to reset codes??? About 2 yrs. Later was driving in my 2003 hyundai elantra in sept. Of 2009- a very hot day101-without warning no temp lights (nothing) I saw white smoke coming from the hood at first thought maybe heat waves- then car started to loose power-pulled over (very dangerous) due to loosing power on the highway quickly with many people due to fri.-labor day weekend 5pm- anyway pulled over to see that car was smoking (white smoke) engine was so hot it melted the radiator-went to dealer (bill dube hyundai) said warranty just ran out- because car engine was seized and did not work plus that fact that I still owed so much money on bank loan they could not possibly trade it in-so I had to replace the engine and radiator and still pay bank loan.

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Engine · 138,000 miles · OH

2003 hyundai elantra, 138,000 miles. When driving on highway 9/18/10, suddenly began to smell (burning), white smoke from engine, then check engine light came on and temp gauge showed extremely hot - no warning before the engine overheated. Mechanic says problem was clamp in radiator that either corroded or somehow came off. Result is that the entire engine is damaged, and we have to replace it. My concerns are (1) this seemed to happen with no warning. There was no leak or symptoms of problems before the engine overheated and was irreparably damaged. (2) we had this exact same problem about 2 years ago. Same scenario - driving on highway, engine overheated without warning, caused much engine damage. At that time, we were able to fight for some warranty coverage from the dealership. Now, we are well past the limits of the warranty. I just find it extremely strange that this would happen twice to the same vehicle.

Filed Aug 21, 2010 · Acceleration · 105,500 miles · PA

After driving my 2003 hyundai elantra gls about 60 miles on aug. 18, 2010 my check engine light came on. I took it to be serviced at a shop and waited until the next day for the purge valve and the control valve (both acquired directly from the manufacturer) to be replaced. 2.5 hrs later, approaching a stop sign, my car began accelerating despite my repeatedly hitting the brake. I put the car into n, pulled up the emergency brake & continued to rev/accelerate until I turned the key off and cruised into an empty intersection. About a minute later, I turned the vehicle back on and waited to see if I could feel or hear anything odd. I attempted to drive the vehicle again and the exact same thing happened after driving about 0.5 mile. I contacted the auto shop that replaced the valve and was told it did not sound like it was associated with what was fixed but to let him know after I had another shop look at it (since I was 1.5 hrs away). I called the tow truck driver and explained the situation. While waiting for the truck, about an hour later, I started the engine so my father could listen to the engine and my engine revved to 7000 RPM just turning it on. It was in park at the time. I immediately turned it off and didn't attempt to start it again. Upon the tow truck driver's arrival, I explained what had happened each time. He started the car, reversed it, put it into drive and it accelerated on its own a third time while in drive. He turned the engine off and loaded it onto the truck. Upon investigating any causes, he told me he cleaned out the throttle and it was running fine. He test drove it several times and said there is no indication of the problem happening again but of course cannot guarantee it will not happen again. This is clearly an indication that the problem may not be fixed and noone can tell me whether its safe to drive or not. I'm scared for my own sake and for the sake of my 3 young children. I refuse to drive it for fear another incident may occur.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Engine · NY

Check engine light was displayed on the dash. 2003 hyundai elantra evap system had a small leak, found purge control. *ts the engine light would constantly illuminate due to the system detecting a small evap leak. The diagnosis would be gas cap was loose, secure the cap, cleared code/operating to specifics and found fuel cap hardly threaded/very loose, found fault code for large vapor leak, purge valve to have internal damage, and evaporative emission system leak detected (small leak). The consumer would ensure that the gas cap fitted tightly. The purge valve had been replaced twice. The consumer requested reimbursement.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Transmission · 34,000 miles · PA

I own a 2003 hyundai elantra gt from a month after purchase until 3/10/05 I had brought the car back to motor world (wilkes-barre, pa) for service 4 times for the same problem "check engine light was constantly on".one time the service guy told me to just put black tape over the light and I will not see the light .throughout my ownership of this car I had it service every 3,000 miles for oil changes and 1 time for tires / brakes. I have all documentation for all services. On sunday night 3/20 I was driving my mother and 10 year old brother home when the car started smoking and would not go into gear.monday morning 3/21 I had to take the day off work and arrange for towing down to motor world (hyundai co. In wilkes barre, pa that has been servicing the check engine problems).I received the call on 3/22 that the transmission needed to be replaced and would not be covered under the warranty as I did not have the transmission fluid replaced at 30,000 miles. The owners manual states that it is recommended to have the fluid changed at 30,000 miles if necessary, it was not necessary. The car has 34,000 miles, there was no signs that the transmission was bad. I have made contact several times with motor world and the hyundai rep. Who made the decision and they will not speak to me as I have a case with the lemon law. I have made arrangements to have the car picked up from there location , however I did not have the money to pay for a new transmission engine) and pay $ 300 a month. The last time it was serviced at motor world for the check engine light the rep. I dealt with (mike taylor) told me to relax there was no problem with the engine or the car, this kind of thing is simple and continued on that I was blowing it out of proportion. I asked to speak with that same rep. And for the service manger at motor world to speak with that same rep. And I was told he does not work there any longer.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 12,333 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times because it was not stopping when braking. On 9/9/2003, while trying to stop at a stop sign, the brakes failed. The vehicle hit a truck and the front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries to the pelvic area and bruises on the upper legs. Front passenger's head broke the windshield, and passenger suffered seizures. Child in the rear, age 11, sustained arm bruises. Driver and passengers were transported to the emergency room for treatment. The vehicle was assessed by a repair mechanic, who determined air bag sensors were impacted, and the brakes failed. *ak the vehicle would tremble, the A/C did not work, the engine light was intermittent (go on and off), and the seat belts were inoperative. (which occurred 2 weeks after purchase) *sc