2001 Hyundai Elantra Frontal Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 29 indicate a crash
- 23 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- failed deploy · 9 records
- upon impact · 8 records
- airbags deploy · 6 records
- side airbag · 5 records
- without warning · 5 records
- airbag deployed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra .the contact stated that the airbags on his vehicle had not worked for years and the airbag light is on continually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the airbags does work and the failure is due to the contact moving the seat excessively. The contact vehicle was recalled twice, once for the wiring harness,the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they…
ODI 10320079
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While the contact was attempting to back out of a parking spot the passenger side airbag had suddenly deployed without warning and without anyone sitting in the seat.three days prior the driver side airbag had deployed without warning after attempting to accelerate from a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the cause of the…
ODI 10310808
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
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. When the contact started the engine, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the air bag wiring failed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000…
ODI 10256359
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that liquid entered the air bag wiring harness, which was mounted underneath the front seats, and caused the failure. The dealer also stated that the air bag module would need to be replaced at the cost of more than $400. As of december 27, 2008, the…
ODI 10252806
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. After the vehicle had been detailed, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the tran-sensor output failed. There was also srms internal failure. The repairs were made and the contact was informed that the air bags would deploy in the event of a crash. In december of 2008, the contact received a…
ODI 10254258
Front · Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 50 mph, the contact was forced off the road and crashed into a steel pipe. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to properly restrain. The driver sustained crack ribs and bruises to the chest. As of october 1, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10204518
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact spilled water on the air bag components and the sensor module failed. She filed a report with the manufacturer because she felt that if the vehicle were designed differently, the water would not have penetrated and damaged the air bag components. The manufacturer stated that it was the contact's fault; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. On…
ODI 10253591
Front · Frontal
2001 hyundai elantra 4door sedan my wife was involved in a crash, my wife's' bumper hit the vehicle in front of her approx. 35-40 mph. The airbag did not deploy nor did the seat belt lock causing my wife to hit the windshield with her head. Her chest hit the steering wheel. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10140874
Frontal
Head on collision which resulted in fracture of c-spine. The driver air bag failed to deploy. This may have increased the severity of the injury. Vehicle is now under investigation by insurance companies and legal counsel. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10106347
Frontal
Consumer was driving at 20 mph and the vehicle was struck by another vehicle at 45 mph, and the air bags did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10106679
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
Frontal
While driving between 30 to 35 mph consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10079761
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 35 mph. Upon impact, none of the frontal airbags deployed. Driver sustained bruises to the breast. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10067449
Frontal
I was recently in a crash where the brakes failed to work on my elantra-my actual complaint though is the fact that i was doing 35 mph and did not slow down on impact. My air bags failed to deploy also. There was $2600 worth of damage to my front end, including a destroyed radiator, so there was obviously some serious impact. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10161796
Frontal · Wiring
Airbag light keeps turning on. On march 4, 2004 my car was serviced by hyundai for this problem. The service rep. Told me that the wires that run under the seat have a tendency to become disconnected. This past week, i moved the seat forward to vaccum the interior and the aribag light is back on. I moved the seat back and the light turns off. Also, the same issue seems to be causing an electrical short circuit in…
ODI 10121099
Frontal
While driving at 65 mph, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused a rear end crash. Neither airbag deployed upon impact. The driver sustained back and neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled. *ak *sc *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10050292
Frontal · Retractor
While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle was cut off by another vehicle, resulting in a collision. Upon impact, seat belts did not retract, and the air bags did not deploy. Police arrived on the scene and the other driver was cited for the collision. Consumer sustained bruises on chest/neck and back. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10053393
Frontal
After starting vehicle air bag light flashed for about one minute and then turned off. Dealer determined that the wires under the driver's seat became loose, causing the driver's air bag to deactivate. *ak abl.pco
ODI 10044567
Frontal
While driving about 55 mph on a service road ramp and without warning consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle from behind, causing a collision and a chain reaction of multiple vehicle pile up on the highway. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital for back and neck injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10042388
Frontal · Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
While driving 45 mph, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10044710
Frontal
My son in law died in a two car crash [ frontal], his airbags did not deploy. Both vehicles were going about 50 mph. Three people in other vehicle survived, their airbags did deploy. *ak the seat belt was worn. The consumer crossed over a lane and possibly fell asleep, and hit a van. *scc the driver of the vehicle may have fallen asleep at the wheel and drove into oncoming traffic. The posted speed was [redacted]…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10033067
Frontal
I was involved in a frontal crash of substantial proportions, and the air bags failed to deploy. Damage excessive enough that insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. *nlm
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10031192
Frontal
While driving 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and neither of the air bags deployed. *nlm...*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10021625