Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Saturn SC1
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | Saturn SC1 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 229 | 554 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2025 | 1991–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 93 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 63 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Seats |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.5% | 29.4% |
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
19.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
39
17.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
27
11.8%
Other & Unspecified
24
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
22
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
8.7%
Brakes
14
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.4%
Saturn SC1 by year
What breaks
Seats
81
14.6%
Engine & Cooling
75
13.5%
Electrical System
59
10.6%
Seat Belts
59
10.6%
Brakes
58
10.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
31
5.6%
Airbags
29
5.2%