service bulletins for 2005 hyundai elantra

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by kilroybass, Sep 27, 2005.

  1. kilroybass

    kilroybass Guest

    I just found 5 service bulletins on the TSB webpage for 2005 elantra.

    2 recalls for 2005 elantra.


    All can be found here:
    http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/home.cfm

    all sounds pretty serious. One recall warned that drivers should not
    drive the hyundai due to "steering linkage problem." OMG.


    I was actually thinking of purchasing a 2005 elantra in the coming
    weeks. However, Should I just go get another car besides hyundai? The
    dealer still
    has a lot of 2005 elantras left. Do you think he has serviced them for
    these recall issues or does he
    wait for someone to purchase them, then have the buyer return to have
    dealer
    fix them?

    what is your advice?
     
    kilroybass, Sep 27, 2005
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  2. kilroybass

    Jody Guest

    i doubt any of those cars on the lot are affected by the tie rod end
    problems only 277 vehicles affected.
    granted one is to many, but thats a very low number...
    nothing to worry about, why not get a 06 sonata 4cyl?
     
    Jody, Sep 27, 2005
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  3. Did you actually read them? Two of the TSB's are simply additions to
    sensor codes and one is for a new shift knob cap. Another is for
    reprogramming the passenger's airbag sensor.
    While the tie rod end problem sounds ominous only a small number of cars
    MAY have the defect. Chances are that very few actually do.
    Only if you're paranoid. All cars have some issues and Hyundai has fewer
    than most. Hyundai initial quality ranks right up there with Honda and
    Toyota.
    It's a simple matter to find out if the cars are affected and to insist
    that the car you purchase be serviced before you pick it up. Any
    responsible dealer would do this anyway as part of the pre-delivery
    preparation.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Sep 27, 2005
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