HyundaiElantra2001
  1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Frontal

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

BandRecords
1–30k mi12
60–100k mi8
30–60k mi5
100–150k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 4, 2003 · 24,300 miles

    Frontal

    Traveling 35-40 mph, front end collision, car deemed a total loss by insurance company-front air bags failed to deploy. *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10014207

  • March 5, 2003 · 16,000 miles

    Frontal

    The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer was injured. *jb the incident occurred on a narrow/icy passage. Hyundai did not attempt to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss. Scc

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10011395

  • February 20, 2003 · 30,000 miles

    Frontal

    The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10008970

  • December 18, 2002 · 8,000 miles

    Frontal · Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) · Rear

    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 the rear struts had gone out and leaked. *scc *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10044709

  • December 15, 2002 · 13,500 miles

    Frontal

    I was in an automobile accident in my 2001 hyundai elantra on 12/15/01. I was wearing my seatbelt when the accident occured. The airbag light went on but the airbag did not deploy. I was informed on 12/22/02 that a friend of the family, driving the same year/make and model had been in an accident and the same thing occured.

    Crash reported

    ODI 10000678

  • September 24, 2002

    Bumpers · Frontal

    The car hit head on and the front end bumper has fallen off. Despite this both front airbags did not deploy. Mr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 768116

  • May 26, 2002

    Frontal

    Front collision at 30-35 mph, vehicle hit concrete wall on passenger front. Neither airbag deployed, vehicle was totalled. No injuries.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8011754

  • March 12, 2002

    Frontal

    While driving 25 mph and without warning, a head on collision occurred, upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to driver and passenger.*ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 8006865

  • December 17, 2001

    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

  • November 6, 2001

    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

  • October 23, 2001

    Frontal

    Car was rearended by a truck at approx 50mph. Airbags did not deploy. Is this right. The huyndai was stopped and a 1978 ford pickup rammed the backend. I am wondering if the air bag should have deployed? The huyndai did hit the car in front of it after being rammed.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 753719

  • July 22, 2001

    Frontal

    Consumer states while driving 65 mph he was hit by a tractor trailer. Upon impact, both front air bags failed to deploy. Was pushed about 400 feet, spun around and hit a concrete barrier with passenger front. Consumer suffered nerve damage in one leg/ his wife had a bruised chest. Vehicle was totalled.*ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 894321

  • April 25, 2001

    Frontal

    Airbags did not deploy in this accident. I contacted the manufacturer. They have not done enough to investigate this problem. I have tried repeatedly to talk to someone with the ability to answer my questions.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 751651

  • March 1, 2001 · 1,000 miles

    Engine · Equipment · Frontal · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The front passenger side window air bag was replaced in 2004. The day after the replacement, the air bag light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact discovered an air bag safety recall online, but the dealer stated that no recall was available. In 2004, the contact…

    ODI 10208489