1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Electrical System

1999 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems

11
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 11 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi3
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 27, 2016

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering

    I have a 99 hyundai elantra 4 door. Last week the steering column caught on fire while it was being driven. More specifically, i was at the time in the hardee's drive thru when the smoke and flames started. I was able to get my car to roll out of the drive thru and into the parking lot. I have spoken to a few mechanics who say that it seems like it was a short in the electrical system in the steering wheel. It…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10913774

  • August 6, 2016 · 91,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked, lunged, and lost power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the issue as an electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who diagnosed that the maf sensor connector needed…

    ODI 10930144

  • March 26, 2015 · 101,000 miles

    Electrical System

    My vehicle has been stalling for more than a year. The mass airflow sensor read as bad and i have replaced it twice. I just found out that there was a recall sep 11, 2000. Nhtsa campaign id number: 00v259001 . I purchased the vehicle used several years after the recall was in effect. When i e-mailed hyundai, they responded back that there no open campaigns on my vehicle. How do i get the problem resolved before…

    ODI 10702472

  • November 1, 2009 · 100,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was similar to recall 00v259001 (electrical system: wiring). The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer who both stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 124,000. The failure…

    ODI 10367743

  • August 11, 2009 · 140,000 miles

    Electrical System · Wiring

    My 1999 hyundai elantra gl sedan has been experiencing intermittent (but with increasing frequency) low/"idle" speed engine stalling. This presents a dangerous situation when the car stalls at a stoplight or when slowing to turn in a residential neighborhood. Most stalls are occurring at less than 25mph. I have also experienced intermittent "check engine light" episodes during these occurrences. I have taken the car…

    ODI 10280109

  • February 9, 2009 · 120,000 miles

    Electrical System · Wiring

    Compaign id 00v259001 is for low speed stalling on 1999 hyundai elantra models with certain vin numbers and relates to the wiring with the mass air flow censor. I have a 1999 hyundai elantra that is having the exact same problem but does not fit within the vin range so they are not covering it. I feel this campaign should be expanded further to cover all of these models with the same problem. *tr

    ODI 10258099

  • May 1, 2005 · 78,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Mass air flow sensor was replaced at dealership. I just found out on the web that the part was recalled in sept 2000. Can i be reimberssed?

    ODI 10122421

  • November 1, 2004 · 23,000 miles

    Electrical System · Shoes/Linings

    At 23,000 miles a/c burned out, replaced auto transmission, spark plug wiring and many leaks. Front end vibrating, tires and brake lining failed. *bf the consumer stated that the brake shoes for the front and back do not match. *tc

    ODI 10103169

  • March 1, 2001

    Electrical System

    While traveling at 55 mph the vehicle suddenly died. Engine light illuminated afterwards. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced spark plugs. Consumer stated every 10,000 mile vehicle needed spark plugs. Cause unknown, the consumer checked the nhtsa website and found the hyundai appeared to have a recall for this problem, the dealer advised that this was not a recall and that hyundai does not have to honor the…

    ODI 8005923

  • Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Foundation Components · Gasoline · Suspension

    While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severly pulls to right or left, causing loss of control cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. *ak the vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on the air system stopped completely due…

    ODI 888814

  • Automatic Transmission · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Foundation Components · Gasoline

    While driving vehicle hesitates and then transmission slips out of gear, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. *ak the vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afeterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on, the air system stopped completely due to the heater fan and…

    ODI 888812