1995 Hyundai ELANTRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
62 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
103,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 62 complaints (22.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 14.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 6.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 14; Air Bags: 8; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 4; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2
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). 61 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 | 20 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 20; 1996: 18; 2000: 7; 2001: 10; 2002: 4; 2003: 2; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 10021385 · 2003-06-10 (June 10, 2003)
WHEN I PRESSED DOWN ON THE CLUTCH IN ORDER TO SHIFT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET BROKE OFF. I AM NOW UNABLE TO USE THE CLUTCH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021385 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024143 · 2003-07-03 (July 3, 2003)
THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE TRAVELING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK PH *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057327 · 2004-02-12 (February 12, 2004)
SEEKING ASSISTANCE TO RESOLVE A CLAIM THAT WAS DENIED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. CLAIM INVOLVES REQUEST TO SEEK AID IN GETTING A CRACKED WINDSHIELD REPAIRED WHICH WAS A RESULT OF A ROCK HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *PH *MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057327 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486264 · 1995-05-07 (May 7, 1995)
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING TWO ACCIDENTS, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487453 · 1995-10-30 (October 30, 1995)
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487453 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488323 · 1995-09-17 (September 17, 1995)
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501354 · 1996-02-08 (February 8, 1996)
OTHER: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501354 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503017 · 1996-03-28 (March 28, 1996)
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503017 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
95V101000 · Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.
Consequence: AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MIGHT PREVENT THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗