2019 Hyundai Elantra: Hole in the radiator
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Elantra report: hole in the radiator. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 2,800 miles.
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on diagnosis. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $680 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: radiator replacement
Average shop cost
$300
Range $150–$485 (labor)
1.5–3.5 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$450
Range $225–$730 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Small hole in radiator · 2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Radiator leaking · 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Radiator leak
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