Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
24 City / 33 HWY
Horsepower
140
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Obadiah F
Hyundai Sedan- Ol' Reliable
My vehicle is excellent. I have at least 35 miles per gallon. It is very reliable. I have never had any problems starting it. The A/C works well, although cooling down the vehicle takes much longer than heating it up. I have changed the tires on my car but that's about it for maintenance. The left back door is a little tight. Overall a five star vehicle.
accountCircle Julia B
Gas mileage is great, I believe about 27/gal. Never an issue with distance, which if you're like me, and constantly going places, it helps!
Great gas mileage, runs well, reliable. Only issue right now are the breaks- easy fix. Comfy for a family or one person.
accountCircle Cheryl B
Works well, held up great, small problems with the radio, replaced 1 seat.
Great Pickup, easy to drive, comfortable, shows little wear even after my children using it at college, has held up great over the year and I bought it second hand. I love the way the back seats fold down for extra storage from the trunk. I love the sunroof. The radio has held up, but now it cut off or turns on over some bumps. I have replace the right front seat because it needed a new airbag. The engine is great never had any problems
accountCircle Alma A
Why I love my car and have so much trust toward it.
Well I really like my car for the fact that its gas convenient it has never left me out mechanical problems well none. It has been so reliable I can't bring myself to get another since the paint is fading.Also its tires last long interior is not rushed out at all it's still complete I have 4 boys so it stands by. Everything still works radios gas gauge speed thing it all.
accountCircle Catherine P
Very smooth ride quiet too.
I have my car 18 years and it works now just as well as when we bought it. I had to replace the brakes once. I will buy another one in a minute if I had to. Hopefully I get many more years on her. It has 38, 000 miles I hope I get to triple it I have gotten very attached to her. The dealership was very professional the warranty is one of the best.
accountCircle Nikki A
A great long-term family car.
My car is a 2001 model, I purchased in 2014 from a private seller who was the only owner of the car previously. I have put almost 70,000 miles on it and it is currently at almost 150,000 miles total. I take care of it. I did have to get alignment and new brakes last year and tires 2 years ago. However, the engine is still chugging along great with no issues. I regularly maintain it.
accountCircle Sarahb B
It can safe a person a lot of money from cheap parts to takes less than 50 dollars for a full tank of gas
The car is basically okay. It drives one person to the location that they need to go while you safe money from the 4cycljner
accountCircle Nicole H
It is an older car so I don't beat on it or constantly speed because I want it to last
My car has only had one other owner since 2001. I am the second owner so it has always been well maintained. Only issues were when parts needed to be replaced. Gas mileage is decent for older car. I love it for my first car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kyle W
Its has brake issues so stay outta the way.
Its old and not in the best shape. Its slow and has suspension issue. Its ugly and has body issue.
accountCircle Tina W
It is easy to manage and does not take all that much power.
The body is ugly. Its old and needs work inside and out. Body is dented in places. I do like my air conditioner.
accountCircle Andrew W
Hyundai Elantra is a good car
The parts are pretty cheap that's why I bought it. Low maintenance needs, I do have problems every now and then but its no more than any other car. I'd prefer not having to spend too much on jus repairs. The seats are kind of small, it's got a low ceiling but I'm kind of short so not really a problem for me.
accountCircle Ruby K
That it could be dangerous.
The vehicle gets me from point A to point Be, but it comes with a few heart attacks. . Like the brakes hardly work, the car stops going on occasion while we are driving. . Little things like that I have tried to fix. . But it never seems to work. .
accountCircle Natalie J
Buying the right car for your loved one.
It is old and needs upgrades. The car is still running strong, but is almost no longer considered a feasible car to drive. The paint on the car is starting to fade into non-existence. If you want a small cute car for a teenager the Hyundai is the way to go because it is a good.
accountCircle Amy S
I would recommend this make and model of car to anyone, I have no complaints
Performance and reliability are good. The comfort of the car is an issue for me, the seats are too hard, i'd like them to be softer. As for the features of the car, for as old as it is, the features it does have are really good. The car has always been reliable and performs very well. It does still have low mileage for as old as it is but I really have no complaints.
accountCircle Lindsey A
2001 elantra still on the road.
Love that this car is still running great after all these years. Some cosmetics are not doing well, like the steering wheel is crumbly. I had to replace the steering system which could of killed me. I also put a new engine in but it was my fault it went out.
accountCircle Eric R
It is a piece of garbage the locks swivel on its own
I dislike that it takes forever for me to coll up the car and it not aesthetically pleasing. It is reliable though

Hyundai Elantra Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GLS
140 HP 29-29 MPG 5 Seats
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GT
140 HP 29-29 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Hyundai Elantra Owner Reviews

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5 stars 22%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 32%
2 stars 7%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Judy C on February 20, 2021
Decent size storage trunk. Back seats are adequate.
We have over 140, 000 miles. Usual maintenance. Has been very reliable. Fairly comfortable for the year.
accountCircle Amanda N on February 13, 2021
It is a good car for now.
I have a good car that gets me around. It does have some quirks, and probably does not have too much longer to run. I like that it is fairly dependable, has air conditioning, has radio/cd/aux, and everything works pretty well.

Ranks #16 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Hyundai Elantra has an average owner rating of 3.76 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 24 other Small Cars.

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4.28
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4.25
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3.61

Ranks #6 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Hyundai Elantra has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #6 of 24 other Small Cars.

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41 MPG
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40 MPG
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33 MPG

Is The 2001 Hyundai Elantra A Good Car?

It has been a very good and reliable vehicle. The Hyundai Elantra still runs great, but needs a lot of body work.
kimberly H.
The 2001 Hyundai Elantra is a small compact car. Good on gas and very reliable. Maintenance on the vehicle is easy and inexpensive.
John M.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Hyundai Elantra?

Yes it is reliable and has no problems running. Again, the only problem is it needs extensive body work done.
Alice V.
Yes the vehicle is reliable, has no mechanical problems. Maintenance up to date oil change, tires, etc.
Betty E.

Is The 2001 Hyundai Elantra A Good Value?

I paid nine thousand plus years ago, I'm sure it's under one thousand now. I definitely have gotten my money's worth from this car. Now it would take more money to fix the body work then the car is... Read More
Alexis V.
Not sure on the cost but I am going to assume it's at about 20,000 or below. Good value for a starter vehicle.
Kelsey W.

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What kind of oil does the 2001 Hyundai Elantra use?

Answer: The 2001 Hyundai Elantra comes from the factor with conventional SAE 5W-20 oil, though some trims are installed with 5W-30, the higher viscosity of which gives better performance. Even though this is an older...

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Safety & Reliability

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