2001 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- instrument panel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.
ODI 11189697
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall. The airbag light is illuminated on dash. The vehicle has never been in an accident yet the light is on. Not sure if airbags will work if an accident ever does occur. Cannot have full coverage insurance because air bag light is on. Vehicle was stationary when light came on. Unknown why this failure occured.
ODI 11096850
Electrical System
All four windows stopped functioning at once. Researched this problem and it is extremely common. This is a major safety problem in case windows are needed to escape from vehicle due to accident. The temperature of vehicle can also exceed safe degree due to windows not opening. No warning was given before all windows ceased to function. Started vehicle and windows would not work from any control. Had to take mother…
1 injury
ODI 11096852
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel intermittently illuminated. In addition, all four windows failed to function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse, wiring, and door switch failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11030484
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The brake lights stayed on all night after car was put in park and engine was turned off, causing battery to lose all power. This could be caused by a faulty brake/stop light switch. A recall was issued for brake/stop light switch on different years and models of hyundai vehicles. My 2001 hyundai elantra gls was not included in the recall but probably should have been. *tr
ODI 10472506
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 -45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that the failure was caused by a faulty wire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,783. Updated 5/7/12 *cn the…
ODI 10453535
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicators were constantly blinking. She was unable to drive the vehicle at night because the fog lights blink as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer sixteen times and they stated that open wiring at the instrument panel wiring harness was the cause of the failure. The dealer performed a wiring repair in the instrument…
ODI 10250606
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System
Car accelerated beyond control to ~90 mph before steering lock and car went into jersey barriers. According to tsb from hyundai this is an electrical component know issue call a tps(throttle position sensor) for 2001 hyundai elantra's with a "1" in the 10th position of the vin number. The tsb number is 01-36-027. Before we contact hyundai , i wanted to see if this was on recall or safety check and i was not able to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10152680
Cooling System · Electrical System
Vehicle commenced to overheat while driving at 30 mph. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the problem was cause by a bad thermostat. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed consumer that the problem was not the thermostat, but it was an electrical problem. *ak
ODI 10091586
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure · Suspension · Wheels
Check engine light came on three different times first repair was engine manifold, second repair was oxygen sensor, third time the dealer could not find the problem. Dealer probably unplugged the light all repairs were under warranty but dealer suggested i get the service done since they had it in the shop. Both sun visor plastic clips that hold the visor in place broke off and on the passenger side the visor is…
ODI 10060635
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
When the consumer rolled down the windows, they failed to come back up, the consumer was informed the wiring harness from the window regulator was bad, and there was extensive electrical wiring damage which had corroded over time. *ph also the rear defroster was inoperative. *jb. The consumer also noticed the dash lights no longer worked and the headlights did not flash when the door was locked with the key pad.*jb
ODI 10024355
Electrical System
The electrical harness failure caused air bags to fail, power door locks to jam, and the windshield wipers, radio and clock work intermittently. The vehicle also emitted a burning smell at times. *nlm
ODI 10012222
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
Air bag light on instrument panel is illuminated. Dealership examined vehicle for this problem, and determined an unknown fluid from cup holder caused an electrical short in an unknown component for air bag system. Please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak abl.pco
ODI 6900614
Electrical System · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Switch
I have had some electrical problems from the day i purchased the car. Tried to resolve these with hyundai but they said unless they were currnetly happening when the car was brought in there was nothing they could do about it. The mirror will sometimes move on its own and sometimes the electrical in the car will all go on without the car being on. The malfunciton light lights up here and there also. Also i have a…
ODI 756791