2002 Hyundai Elantra Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 City / 33 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
140
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jeff S
Old Elantra that keeps on running well
This has been a great car and I have not had any problems. It has been very reliable and comfortable. I like driving it a lot even though it is a little old now. If you get a car like this I am sure you will be happy! The performance is really great. All you have to do is keep it maintained and it will work well for you.
accountCircle Annie N
Hyundai Elantra: simple and more than enough.
I have loved my Elantra. I have driven it from Florida to Indiana more than once, to Minnesota, and to Michigan more times than I can count and it has not let me down. It has had it is fair share of issues, such as needing a new accelerator, but it has been worth investing in. I have put 40000+ miles on in the past four years after purchasing it used. For an old car, it is held up great.
accountCircle Deb P
It's lasted a very long time and has been very efficient.
It's comfortable. Good on gas mileage. Very affordable for my purposes. I don't dislike anything about my car.
accountCircle Ronda G
Our Hyundai Elantra is a beast
It has been a very reliable car since the day we bought it, very easy to repair even when things have gone wrong with it. Which was operator error in most situations.
accountCircle Cathy B
Dependable car for work and getting around town. Great on gas
Passed emissions test. Good on gas radio works good oil changed in time. New brakes put on a year ago. Drive at least 50 miles a day. Good tires and drives good in snow. Taken to Florida drive very good. Has rust on side no dents. No accidents I know of. Seats are comfortable. Could be hard to get out for some low to the ground. Electric windows can be controlled from driver's side.
accountCircle Alex F
Its reliable and great on gas.
Great mpg, smooth ride, has extras like sunroof and power everything, has hatchback too which is great for sound system.
accountCircle Vicky S
That it gets great gas mileage, very reliable. Best
Great on gas and only a few problems with it. Nothing major. Oil change once a year and am going to get a tune up soon. Never had one
accountCircle vicki s
Very reliable and long lasting! Especially because people made fun of Hyundai when they first came out.
It's a nice sized car; roomy interior and comfortable. Has good pick up. Bigger trunk and exterior style than the newer models.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ben P
You're better off with a different car. This car will be nothing but trouble.
It has more problems than it's worth. It is always in the shop. It has cost more than it's value in repairs.
accountCircle Ellie E
Reliable car. Its old and has a lot of miles but still works.
My car currently has 380,000 miles on it so it's pretty old and beat down. My car has something wrong with the motor so it vibrates when its on. I also got in an accident so it has some cosmetic issues.
accountCircle Skyler A
Back up camera is amazing and so is Bluetooth capabilities.
I dislike that it is old and outdated. There is no Bluetooth or automatic locking doors. Needs a lot of work. I like that I own it and it was cheap.
accountCircle John D
I like the power of the car. I dislike the power steering issues it has had. I also dislike the power windows. I'm not a fan of power windows.
My car has a lot of mileage on it. It needs a lot of work on it. However, it is still running.
accountCircle Gail V
It has to much rust on it.
No. Complaints' just not in the best of shape bought it used and to much rust on it. Car is to small.
accountCircle Devon H
It's 16 years old and holds up like a champ.
Great car, has a few minor issues. Current largest issue is a squeezed gas line. Gas mileage could also improve.
accountCircle Nicole S
It's still going - will keep until it completely dies, even though it's not the prettiest vehicle on the road.
Still runs fine after buying used in 2009. The paint job is really bad though. Since it is older, there is more maintenance - tires, brakes, spark plugs, etc - but it gets me where I need to go.
accountCircle Rachel H
My car is a 2002 With over 100,000 miles. Runs great!
This car runs very well given its age. I purchased it 4 years ago from a dealership, it only had 1 previous owner. It had 80,000 miles when I bought it and now has over 100,000. Occasionally I have issues with parts that need replaced simply because it is 16 years old with high mileage. The repairs are worth it to me since I do not have a car payment. Will be looking to replace in the next couple of years 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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2002 Hyundai Elantra Owner Reviews

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5 stars 37%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 29%
2 stars 4%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Katelynn H on March 11, 2021
It's very durable. Still runs good and cure little car.
The car has 250000 miles and is still going strong. The only thing that isn't working correctly is the o2 sensor in the gas tank and the shocks and struts had to be replaced.
accountCircle Rachel H on March 8, 2021
My car is a 2002 With over 100,000 miles. Runs great!
This car runs very well given its age. I purchased it 4 years ago from a dealership, it only had 1 previous owner. It had 80,000 miles when I bought it and now has over 100,000. Occasionally I have issues with parts that need replaced simply because it is 16 years old with high mileage. The repairs are worth it to me since I do not have a car payment. Will be looking to replace in the next couple of years though.
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Ranks #12 Small Cars by Owners

The 2002 Hyundai Elantra has an average owner rating of 3.98 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 24 other Small Cars.

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5
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4.8
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2002 Hyundai Elantra
3.96

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Hyundai Elantra has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #7 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2002 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
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2002 Honda Civic
40 MPG
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2002 Hyundai Elantra
33 MPG

Is The 2002 Hyundai Elantra A Good Car?

Yes, I bought mine used so it did have some issues you would expect with any car with at 160,000 miles. But overall it's been a good reliable car.
Sabrina M.
Indeed! I bought it pre owned on 2003 and we're still going. Body has damage but all is function-able. Just bought tires and replaced all brakes
Jo D.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Hyundai Elantra?

So far I've replaced the fuel pump and water pump those were both ordeals but it's to be expected with a used car. Overall it's been reliable.
Debra L.
Need the exhaust system replaced. Waiting for money to have that work done. May not be able to have it fixed this year
Miranda H.

Is The 2002 Hyundai Elantra A Good Value?

I paid $1800 for my Elantra, it was a fair price for the condition it was in and I would do it again
Jerri C.
Blue book value is approximately $1,500. After all it is 17 years old with a little over 100,000 miles.
Brandy R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 hyundai elantra speaker size?

Answer: The 2002 Hyundai Elantra will make use of 6-3/4" speakers in the front doors and these doors will also have tweeters in them. Additionally in the front door You can find a woofer which will also be 6 3/4". In...

2002 Hyundai Elantra: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2002 Hyundai Elantra oil type and capacity iS5W-30 and 4.2 quarts. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't change it, there will be...
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Safety & Reliability

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