Hyundai Elantra / 2007
2007 Hyundai Elantra problems
Owners have filed 365 complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Air bags account for 13.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of visibility/wiper at 11.5%.
Complaints365
Crashes26
Fires19
Injuries22
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 13.4% · 49
Visibility/wiper 11.5% · 42
Steering 9.3% · 34
Electrical system 8.8% · 32
Suspension 7.7% · 28
Service brakes 7.1% · 26
Exterior lighting 6.8% · 25
Structure 5.5% · 20
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 19 describe a fire and 22 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Hyundai Elantra in this data, 2007 sits 12th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 32 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,530 miles.
In owners' own words
My check engine light has come on & has been on since sunday. I got online where it told me that there has been recalls on this car over the airbags malfunctioning. I done the vin search & it told me that the recall is incomplete on my car what do I need to do to get this fixed?? I am pregnant & getting ready to have my baby & don't want to be going down the road & maybe have an accident due to this issue. Air bags · reported at 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. When the vehicle is started, the air bag light remains illuminated. He called the manufacturer and was advised to submit a complaint in writing for their review. The failure mileage was 18,480 and current mileage was 19,681. Updated 06/27/09 *bf the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, but after waiting for 6 hours he left. Updated 06/23/09. Air bags · reported at 18,480 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the air bag light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 79,000. ..Updated 08/11/14 *bf the dealer informed the consumer, the seat belt sensor needed to be replaced. Updated 8-26-14 Air bags · reported at 76,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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