10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,500 miles

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problem #2

Aug 292004

Elantra Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,000 miles
Right front tire blew out while driving 50 mph and caused vehicle to roll over once. Prior to roll over, driver and passenger wore seat belts.. however, the front seat belts disconnected and failed to restrain the occupants. Driver sustained head injuries, and the passenger suffered from head and neck pain. Both were taken to hospital. Both occupants survived.

- Herndon, VA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 152003

Elantra

  • miles
All of the rear seat belts are designed incorrectly. Consumer states that the belt buckles are not locking. Dealer has been contacted.

- Scranton, PA, USA

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