Overview & Reviews
The Elantra received a slight refresh for this year in the form of a new hood, deck lid, front and rear bumpers, grille, headlamps and taillights. Interior revisions include a redesigned instrument cluster, vents, center console and climate controls. The engine has been fitted with continuously variable valve timing, and it is now sold in SULEV or ULEV configurations (depending on the state in which it's purchased) which offer horsepower ratings of 138 and 132, respectively. The base GLS model now offers remote keyless entry as standard equipment, while GT models now have a Kenwood CD/MP3 audio system as standard.
- Solidly built, powerful engine for its class, plenty of standard features, ultralow price tag, long warranty.
- Poor offset crash test score, antilock brakes available only as a package option.
User Reviews:
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Hyundai - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By Charbabe86 - December 3 - 11:45 pmI have had this care for almost 5 years. I havent had a single problem with it other than minor things like oil changes, tire rotations, things like that. It was cheap and affordable...Hyundais are by far the best car for the money.
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Still going after 5 years - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By KSierra - November 23 - 5:27 pmI got my Elantra just a little over 5 years ago and its still going. I purchased the extended 100,000mi/10yr bumper to bumper warranty. Ive had to have my air bag sensors (both driver and passenger)and Kenwood CD player replaced. Ive also replaced my headlights a few times. Didnt have to pay for any of it! I leave my headlights on ALL the time so burning them out is to be expected. Over all Im am super happy with my Elantra. I drive between 20 and 30 miles every day on average and get great mileage. Maintenance is a little pricey (in for my 60k,today ouch!) but the dealership is reliable and friendly (same guys in the service department since I got my car!)
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Excellant Small Car for the Money - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By RW Willis - November 16 - 2:00 amThis car was purchased for my daughter who will be going off to college and for the money was an extremly good value. We looked at the Saturn ION, Ford Focus and Nissan Sentra and based on the overall price and features this car wins hands down.
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Real Review, this is not a 10 CAR!! - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By CamaroCurt - November 11 - 10:00 amThis is an OK car, nothing special especially in terms of the materials used. Car has many squeaks/rattles/buzzes that the dealer does not want to address. Car handles well and the 4 wheel discs work well. Seats are comfy and I fit, 65" 225lbs nicely. Build quality is only fair due to rattles and cheapness of interior materials, seats are already showing wear?? in 2 months... This concerns me. Car can be caught completely flat footed on hills where it WILL NOT downshift, the lead tech told me this was a KNOWN issue , he also said they were not as well made as the Sonata,
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Very Happy Consumer - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By KrazeyKel - November 5 - 10:00 amI purchased this vehicle because I needed something reliable, yet sporty to drive. Fuel economy was also important. I needed a 4 door vehicle and was initially looking at a used Camry. I found the Hyundai for roughly the same price, and considering the warranty it convinced me to buy a Hyundai. I have not yet had any problems with my vehicle and am happy with the overall styling. The stereo looks nice, but the quality of speakers could be bumped up a bit. The biggest downfall of this car would be the acceleration, which I crave a lot of, but considering the other benefits of the car, I can deal with the slight dissappointment. Highly reccommended purchase.
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A big time lemon!!! - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By John N - October 12 - 10:25 amThis car gave me problems practically from the get go. The air conditioner went out literally 8 times in the 5 years I owned it!!! The first 6 were covered under warranty, but after the warranty expired, the dealership refused to stand by their work and fix it for free. Also, both cv joints went, and the cooler system needed major repairs. All of this before 80,000 miles, and I was meticulous with the maintenance. I never missed anything. I will never buy a Hyundai again.
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bank holding title - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By Jonathan Murphy - September 23 - 10:00 amI am very happy with this vehicle makes me feel secure while driving in this crazy highways which I do quite often I thank my children for having bought this vehicle for last years mothers day quite a present I would say keep the good work Hyundai
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Great Little Car for Everybody - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By nr1989 - September 5 - 9:58 pmBought this car a few months ago from a lady who rarely drove it, only 9,000 miles in 5 years. Bought the car for my Grandmother, she likes the compact size because it is easier for her to drive and park. Have taken the car on small tips and 2000 mile trips, it is comfortable and will drive all day without a problem. Car has a lot of power, even my 20 something friends who have driven have commented on how quick it is. I never thought I would buy a foreign car, but this little Hyundai is great for everyone.
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Some Problems but overall a decent car - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By Former Truck Guy - August 28 - 5:21 pmI bought this vehicle used in August of 08 to replace a wrecked vehicle. It is fun to drive. I average 28 miles to the gallon. I have replace two headlights and have had numerous break problems with both the rear brakes and the E brake. Hyundai has not been kind about repairs.
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good little car - 2004 Hyundai Elantra
By robert - August 17 - 9:39 pmI have had my car for 4 years and put 150000 miles on it I am on my 4th set of tires found out not all tires work on this car have had a brake caliper stick right front that wore that pad out quick it was fixed under warranty just drove to Indiana from texas and back 2000 round trip and on a couple tanks of gas got 41 miles per gallon I have enjoyed this car and would buy another for the price been very dependable never left me stranded on the road like some other cars have
