1993 Hyundai ELANTRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
120,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 9 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 11.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 1; Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 5; 2001: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10029145 · 2003-07-25 (July 25, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN 5 TIMES IN A 3 MONTHS PERIOD. ALSO THE PULLEY AND BELT ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN ONE MONTH. IF THE CAR IS DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY FOR MORE THAT 10 MINS THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO OT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 120,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 890251 · 2001-06-12 (June 12, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING. SEEMS TO HAPPEN EVERY WEEK. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 5-6 TIMES FOR STALLING. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP & SOME OTHER PARTS. PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER FOUND RECALL 94V09, HOWEVER THIS RECALL IS FOR 1994 MODELS AND CONSUMER OWNS A 1993, CONSUMER INFORMED DEALER OF THIS RECALL AND THEY STATED THAT CONSUMER WOULD STILL BE CHARGED FOR REPAIRS, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, HOWEVER STALLING STILL OCCURS. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 890251 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959185 · 1995-01-26 (January 26, 1995)
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, CALIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969750 · 1995-08-02 (August 2, 1995)
THE JACK WAS BEING USED ON THE CAR AND WHILE THE CAR WAS ELEVATED THE JACK COLLAPSED AND THE CAR FELL OFF THE JACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969750 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979329 · 1996-02-16 (February 16, 1996)
CHILDS FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN THE HOLE ON THE MALE PART OF THE SEATBELT FLAT PLATE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979467 · 1996-02-21 (February 21, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING, REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED; BODY OF VEHICLE FELL ONTO REAR AXLE AND GROUND; NO WARNING; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979679 · 1996-02-26 (February 26, 1996)
WHEN OPENED, THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BENT AND FLEW BACKWARD HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AND BREAKING IT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 980452 · 1996-03-08 (March 8, 1996)
DURING COLD OPERATING CONDITIONS AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BUZZER AND LIGHT WILL NOT DEACTIVATE. CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO BE FULLY ENGAGED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980452 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.