10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,459 miles

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problem #9

Jun 132006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
: the contact stated the check engine light remains illuminated and the OCS light works intermittently. An NHTSA recall, # 05V395000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the air bags however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #8

Apr 212006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was hit so hard that both the driver and passenger sustained injury to their chest area from the force of the seat belt strap holding them back rather than the airbags assisting in the impact. The vehicle was a determined a total loss by the insurance company.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #7

Apr 282006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles
: the contact stated the air bag light is currently illuminated. A NHTSA recall, # 05V395000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the air bags however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times for this problem since the recall work was performed.

- Wynantskill, NY, USA

problem #6

Feb 282006

Elantra

  • Manual transmission
  • 165 miles
I received a notice on 2005 Hyundai Elantra having the rt front passenger air bag recalled. I contacted the dealer we bought from and took it in. They made an adjustment on the sensor on Feb 28, 2006. This did not solve the problem so I took the car back and they sent the seat to California to have the sensor issue taken care of. We still have a problem and Hyundai is aware of it and is dragging their feet deciding what they are going to do about the problem. I want it solved. I told them we are going out of town on April 1, 2006 and if the problem is not solved they need to provide us a loaner. It is now March 27, 2006 and I still don't have an answer as to what they are going to do.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #5

Mar 062006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,076 miles
: the contact stated while a passenger weighing 120-125 pounds is sitting in the front passenger seat, the air bag sensor is inoperative and the airbag light intermittently illuminates indicating a lack of passenger airbag protection. Although the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the problem was duplicated, the dealer determined the airbag sensor was within the manufacturer's specifications.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #4

Feb 172006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Front/side airbag sensor/module appears to be defective. Since new occupant sensor will not reliably classify an adult sitting in the front passenger seat and most often turns airbags off or turns on and off during a trip. I have noted that this occurs with a variety of adults weighing from 100-150 lbs. I had the car into the dealer twice for reprogramming in December 2005. Problem still exists.

- West Fargo, ND, USA

problem #3

Jun 132005

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air bag did not deploy in high speed crash.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #2

Jan 152005

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 300 miles
Airbag light comes on intermittently, with an adult in the passenger seat. Took vehicle to dealer and was told there was nothing they could do.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #1

Nov 292004

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
The passenger's air bag sensor will not engage if the weight capacity is not met, which means that the air bag will not deploy in an accident. Contacted the dealer, , and was told to buy another vehicle or sit the passenger in the back seat.

- Waldorf, MD, USA