I have a 1999 Elantra with 57000 miles. It recently started to make a noise from the front driver's side. It gets louder when turning right and softer when turning left. I put new tires, checked brakes without any improvement. It looks like I have a wheel bearing problem. Are front wheel bearings covered by original owner 100,000miles/10years warranty? If not, how much dealers charge for this job?
Thank you, Lenja
What country are you in? You need to call a dealer, they can tell you.
Wheel bearings are part of the drivetrain and are covered under the 5/60 part of the warranty. That means they're probably not covered on your car. You can figure ~$250 per corner for wheel bearing replacement. The bearings are cheap, but it's labor intensive to replace them.
In the U.S., the front bearings are covered by the 10/100 powertrain warranty.
OOPS! I got the powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warrantys confused. Thanks for correcting me.
I went to a Hyundai dealer and the bearing was replaced. It was $178 in total and covered by warranty. I paid nothing. Thanks to everyone who answered my question and especially Hyundaitech.
Lenja
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