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1994 Hyundai Elantra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 76
- Received Jan 1995 to Sep 2002
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbags fail to deploy in crashes20 complaints · 26% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbag warning light stays on9 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rear door latch fails to open or close6 complaints · 7.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #95V101000The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.
- Recall #94V090000In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to stall.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 22 crashes, 2 fires, 16 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 8 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 76 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 20 | 26% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 9 | 12% | – | NHTSA recall #95V101000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 6 | 7.9% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 4.0% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 4.0% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 4.0% | – | NHTSA recall #94V090000 |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 4.0% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 3 | 4.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #95V101000May 24, 199514,651 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal
The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.
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 recall #94V090000May 11, 1994600 vehicles affected
electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which Can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This Can cause the vehicle to stall.
Engine stalling has the potential to result in a vehicle crash if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the crank angle sensor to determine whether the sensor is involved in the recall, and replace any sensor found with the defective internal coating.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1994 Hyundai Elantra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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