2001 Hyundai Elantra Side/Window Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal · Side/Window
2001 hyundai elantra side airbag failed to deploy when t-boned by a van. Driver received whiplash, concussion, seven months later still in physical therapy, not returned to work, and suffering post concussive. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10342561
Frontal · Side/Window
There was an airbag recall on my 2001 hyundai elantra. I got the recalled repaired by arrow hyundai in milwaukee, wi. On january 5th, 2009. At the end of september, 2009 both of the side passenger airbags deployed within a week of each other. The first side air bag deployed while i was driving roughly 25mph. (week of september 18th.) the second side airbag deployed overnight while no one was even in the car. (the…
ODI 10296297
Side/Window
I was travelling eastbound in the #1 lane on arden way. An suv (dodge durango) was travelling in the westbound #2 lane of arden way made a u-turn manuver over the center divider and crashed into my vehicle. My vehicle was pushed into a second vehicle as a result. Police report reflects this action. My airbags failed to deploy. *cn
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10216265
Side/Window
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The mechanic stated that the satellite sensor failed. As of september 25, 2007, neither the mechanic nor the dealer had repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 00v332000 (air bags:side/window). The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was…
ODI 10204090
Side/Window · Visibility
2001 hyundai elantra gls -- one month ago (january 2007) the airbag light on the dashboard commenced slowly, dimly appearing then slowly fading out in one continuous cycle of several seconds. The condition repeats as long as the ignition is switched "on." i noticed hyundai's recall of the 2001 hyundai elantra for exactly that problem and took the vehicle to the local dealership for repair. Evidently, the condition…
ODI 10181890
Side/Window
FAILURE TO HONOR A RECALL 00V332000. *NM
ODI 10151059
Side/Window
Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 00v332000 concerning the air bags: side/window. This vehicle manifests the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. The vehicle is being repaired at the contact's expense. *ak update 1/11/2006 - the air bag light illuminated on the dash indicating there was a problem with the air bag. *nm
ODI 10142566
Side/Window
While driving approximately 35 mph consumer's vehicle ran into the back of a van. Upon impact, drivers side air bag did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10115489
Frontal · Side/Window
After being involved in side collision and frontal crash the side and frontal air bags did not deploy. Recall number 00v32000. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10089892
Ignition · Seats · Side/Window
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light continued to illuminate until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failure five times. The total repairs performed consisted of rerouting the air bag wire harness, tightening the pin connectors and the air bag…
ODI 10348272
Frontal · Side/Window
If i was going any faster or hit any harder or by a larger vehicle, i wouldn't have survived. I find ir unbelievable that my car was hit on the front corner passenger side and that airbag, nor the side airbags inflated.d. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 755977
Frontal · Side/Window
Consumer rearended another vehicle while driving 35-45 mph, a second vehicle hit consumers drivers side door upon impact, driver and passenger airbags failed to deployed. Minor injuries, vehicle was totalled. *yd
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 899037
Side/Window
Driver's side air bag deployed without reason. Airbag light was on for 48 hours prior to air bag deploying. Contacted dealer. Dealer stated it was the moisture inside vehicle reason airbag deployed.*ak abl.pco
ODI 891813