Hyundai Elantra / 1994
1994 Hyundai Elantra problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Air bags account for 30% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 18.2%.
Complaints110
Crashes26
Fires2
Injuries18
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 30.0% · 33
Electrical system 18.2% · 20
Power train 9.1% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 8.2% · 9
Structure 6.4% · 7
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.5% · 6
Exterior lighting 4.5% · 5
Steering 3.6% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 18 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Hyundai Elantra in this data, 1994 draws comparatively few complaints; 2013 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 16 in the last three years against 55 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
In owners' own words
Was driving 35mph used front signal to turn one then suddenly turned the other. Was rearended by Elantra. Upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. Entire front end had crumbled & was pushed back. Had vehicle towed to body shop. Insurance inspector took pictures. Air bags
Air bag light is on and won't go off. Vehicle has been in the shop for repairs, and the dealer can't find the problem. *Yc while hooked up to the computer, found high voltage and also found alternator was overhcharging - replaced alternator. *Slc Air bags
Driver's side airbag light came on dashboard. Consumer took it to a mechanic, and he had to reset modular . Dealership was aware of problem. There was a campaign bulletin for air bags; but, this vehicle not included due to vin. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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