10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

May 232001

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at 15-20 mph impact, and both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.

- Averill Park, NY, USA

problem #5

Oct 112000

Elantra

  • miles
Was traveling 35-40mph when another vehicle went through stop sign, and hit consumer's vehicle. Then, Elantra rear ended first vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver hit the steering wheel. Driver received emergency treatment. Vehicle totaled.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #4

Apr 022000

Elantra

  • miles
While driving down highway traveling 75 mph consumer, attempting to avoid hitting vehicle in front, applied brakes suddenly and vehicle swerved, hitting another vehicle in the other lane. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.

- Hopemills, NC, USA

problem #3

Aug 301999

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Owner rear ended a truck at 20 to 30mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Springhill, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 261999

Elantra

  • miles
While driving airbags deployed unexpectedly and without any warning or impact.

- Bentnor, NJ, USA

problem #1

Sep 281998

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Driver hit the front end of vehicle against a guardrail at about 50mph, and neither driver's nor passenger's side airbags deployed.

- Hudson, NH, USA