FaultScore

1994 Hyundai Elantra airbag problems

33 of the 110 complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra are about the airbag system — 30% of everything reported for this model year.

F

33

Complaints

20

Crashes

0

Fires

13

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Frontal 25 75.8%
AIR Bags 5 15.2%
Sensor/Control Module 2 6.1%
Side/Window 1 3.0%

Airbags across every Hyundai Elantra year

1994 33 2.5%
1995 38 2.8%
1996 14 1.0%
1997 21 1.6%
1999 20 1.5%
2000 40 3.0%
2001 125 9.4%
2002 72 5.4%
2003 49 3.7%
2004 116 8.7%
2005 74 5.5%
2006 60 4.5%
2007 49 3.7%
2008 42 3.1%
2009 42 3.1%
2010 46 3.4%
2011 77 5.8%
2012 124 9.3%
2013 167 12.5%
2014 32 2.4%
2015 23 1.7%
2016 26 1.9%
2017 32 2.4%
2018 12 0.9%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Minneapolis, MN

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE AND WITH NO WARNING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, DISTRACTING CONSUMER'S VIEW, AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #8018297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Iowa City, IA

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND HE HAD TO RESET MODULAR . DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THERE WAS A CAMPAIGN BULLETIN FOR AIR BAGS; BUT, THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.

NHTSA complaint #899620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Prescott, AR

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *MJS

NHTSA complaint #552109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Prescott, AR

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *MJS

NHTSA complaint #552109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Stone Mountain, GA

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 95V101000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #857765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clearwater, FL

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *YC WHILE HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER, FOUND HIGH VOLTAGE AND ALSO FOUND ALTERNATOR WAS OVERHCHARGING - REPLACED ALTERNATOR. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #844042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Allentown, PA Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WAS DRIVING 35MPH USED FRONT SIGNAL TO TURN ONE THEN SUDDENLY TURNED THE OTHER. WAS REARENDED BY ELANTRA. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ENTIRE FRONT END HAD CRUMBLED & WAS PUSHED BACK. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO BODY SHOP. INSURANCE INSPECTOR TOOK PICTURES.

NHTSA complaint #843607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Virginia Beach, VA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

DRIVER'S AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO STAY ON. DEALER REPLACE AIRBAG MODULE, BUT PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. REFER TO RECALL #95V101000.

NHTSA complaint #824900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Walterboro, SC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

UPON STARTING VEHICLE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED FOR NO REASON, CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN.

NHTSA complaint #825013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Antoni, TX Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A COLLISION, RESULTED IN INJURIES. ALSO VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

NHTSA complaint #781954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Indianapolis, IN Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 15 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #832834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dallas, TX Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE DRIVING, ACCIDENT OCCURRED. FRONTAL IMPACT INTO THE REAR OF A UTILITY VEHICLE, SPEED 35MPH, ONE INJURY, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, VAND EHICLE DAMAGE BEING ESTIMATED. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #827079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Floral Park, NY Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 25 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #823838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Powell, WY Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

GOING 35MPH DOWN STEEP GRADE, STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES TO SLOW UP; RIGHT TIRE LOCKED UP & THEN LEFT LOCKED. STARTED TRUNNIG WHEEL; TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKES, BUT WHEELS STILL LOCKED. VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW UP. HIT GUARDRAIL HEADON & DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TOWED TO DEALER & TOLD COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #818663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Garden CIT, GA

AIR BAGS

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON.

NHTSA complaint #521131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Prescott V, AZ Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT, ALSO SEATBELTS FAILED IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY.

NHTSA complaint #518279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Elmont, NY Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #813543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Long Beach, NC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (55) MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS CONDITION COULD HAVE CAUSED A ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.

NHTSA complaint #813069 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Antonio, TX

AIR BAGS

OTHER: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA complaint #514919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Springfiled, IL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH PRIOR/ AFTER RECALL 95V-101.

NHTSA complaint #806949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Decatur, IL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 35MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA complaint #807230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Castle, DE Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH AND THE AIRBAG HAD NOT DEPLOYED, SHE NOTES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DAMAGED HOOD.

NHTSA complaint #805712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Memphis, TN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG CAUSED ACCIDENT/INJURY.

NHTSA complaint #503728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Unaka, NC Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #483570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clear Spring, MD Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 25 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA complaint #979072 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Apple Valley, CA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER REPLACEMENT AND RECALL WORK, SYSTEM STILL FAILS. OWNER HAS OTHER ISSUES TO FURTHER DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA complaint #977825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Norman, OK Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT 12:00 (FRONTAL) COLLISION AT 35MPH. TT CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY UNDER 40-45 MPH .

NHTSA complaint #972935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Troy, NC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THE CAR HIT A DEER HEAD ON AND THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA complaint #972127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Troy, NC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THE CAR HIT A DEER HEAD ON AND THE PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA complaint #972127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washigton, DC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA complaint #968512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1994 Hyundai Elantra problems

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