2002 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
- 10
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the traction control sensor warning light flickered and the bcd player would not stop operating unless there was a bcd inside. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000. The vin was not provided.
ODI 10786859
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Very dangerous: the vehicles shutsdown while driving without any warning. Dashboard blinks and engine shuts down causing lost of steering and power, slowing car in heavy traffic with vehicles behind. This has happened several times. Mechanics can't solve issues. On the internet, similar incidents have been reported by other hyundai drivers . The crankshaft position sensor, idle control valves, and in/out output…
ODI 10667473
Air Bags · Electrical System
When i got a new battery the air bag light came on. I took it to my mechanic and he disconnected the battery and tried to reset it, it didn't work. I then took it to my mechanic at naples dodge and he tried to get it off by hooking it up to a computer. After several tries he said he could not do it. I don't know what to do. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…
ODI 10605526
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
I noticed some time in 2014 that my driver's side power windows began to falter after it had rained or precipitated in some form. The driver's side power window assembly would get wet when the door was open during normal operating use, such as entering or exiting the 2002 hyundai elantra gls. This should not have occurred. The manufacturer should have, in my opinion, produced vehicles which could tolerate a measure…
ODI 10678274
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have replaced my headlights approximately nine times since purchase. *tr
ODI 10374977
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Not long after purchasing the car from jones junction hyundai bel air, i noticed that the headlight/windshield wiper stalk was having problems. Sometime the headlights and the dashboard lights would not work properly. At night, the lights for the dashboard would go out. The stalk had problems. Also, the windshield wipers, the fluids would not squirt properly to effectively clean my windshield as it should. These are…
ODI 10681233
Electrical System
February 2009 i received a recall notice pertaining to my hyundai elantra 2002-the electrical wiring under the drivers seat having something to do with the airbag deployment. I took my car in and they did the recall work and no problem. Next morning, i go out to my car and turn the key and it is dead!!! Nothing !!! So i gave it the all or nothing jiggle of this that and the other thing-and alas! It started. I…
ODI 10262173
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled, lost power steering and there were no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The fuel gauge also failed to operate normally. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician performed diagnostic testing and was unable to detect the failure; however, the vehicle began operating normally. On two…
ODI 10233429
Electrical System
My clock in the dashboard blinks and loses time. I took the car to the dealership and was told that the wiring harnesses in the doors of the car had corroded and caused shortages occasionally in the dashboard. I was told this could affect the clock, the dashboard lights, and possibly the headlights. We have also had problems with our headlights staying on after they were turned off and the key was removed from the…
ODI 10132566
Electrical System · Wiring
2002 elantra has been blowing bulbs since the car was 2wks. I have replaced all bulbs in the car appox. 40times. Hyundai has replaced bulbs and now even charges me for bulbs i have been fighting this for 3 years now. Hyundai says there is no short. Meanwhile my trunk alarm has never worked. Manfrediy where i bought the car new said the factory installed alarm does not alarm the trunk. Guiffre hyundai said the trunk…
ODI 10124160