2002 Hyundai Elantra Air Bags Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- light illuminated · 7 records
- airbag light · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- wiring harness · 5 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- lakeland automall · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The airbag light illuminated. I took the vehicle to lakeland automall hyundai and was charged $101.93 for an assessment that the airbags were inoperable due to a faulty airbag control module. This hyundai dealership then quoted me $693.31 plus tax to perform the repair. I asked whether this issue should be covered by the recent airbag recall under which the vehicle had received a replacement airbag wire kit and…
ODI 10430386
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. When the contact started the ignition, the air bag warning indicator immediately illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic and they stated that the failure was related to the air bag module. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was excluded…
ODI 10249439
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. When the ignition was activated the air bag warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for the malfunction since nhtsa campaign id number 08v53300 (air bag frontal sensor/control module) recall was previously repaired. The air bag…
ODI 10253072
Air Bags
Dt: the consumer states son parked in a parking lot and when he tried to get into the car he heard a loud bang, all of a sudden the driver's side air bag deployed without warning. He was told that it was okay to drive the vehicle with the air bag deployed. A couple of days later while the vehicle was parked and running the passenger's side air bag deployed. The vehicle is at a dealership being repaired for four…
ODI 10141415
Air Bags
Car involved in a collison, air bags failed to open, driver injured, car struck on passenger side, car was a total lost. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10062743
Air Bags · Steering
While driving between 25 to 30 mph and going down and a curb the steering wheel failed to respond and remained in the same position. This caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming truck. Upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed. According to the consumer, under puerto rican law, vehicle would be returned to the bank if dealer was notified. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10056077
Air Bags · Engine
Vehicle "surges" to very high rpm without warning. Has been to dealer x3 for repair/adjustment. Last time at dealership 04-10-03 the throttle sensor was replaced. )n 05-02-03 "surging" occurred again, causing crash. Also vehicle pulled violently to right after brakes were applied, car skidded prior to impact even with abs brakes. No air bag deployment. Crash speed est. At 25-30 mph. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10018615
Air Bags
Air bags activated causing driver to lose control of visibility and vehicle. *jb abl.pco ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769299
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10007149
Air Bags · Body · Foundation Components · Hinge And Attachments · Retractor
From day of purchase, i noticed a vibration in the steering, starting about 42 mph. Took the vehicle to dealer, who rotated and balanced tires. Vibration then started about 50 mph, back to the dealer rotated and balanced tires again along with alignment. Vibration about 58 mph back to dealer again, rotation, forced balancing, rotor turned down, still had vibration. Filed under lemon law, final attempt by service…
ODI 10049365
Air Bags
While at a stop, vehicle was hit on drivers side from another vehicle going 25- 30 miles per hour. Upon impact none of the four air bags experienced deployment. Consumer suffered lower back, neck and shoulder injuries. Drivers window shattered. *jg
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8007083
Air Bags · Body · Foundation Components · Hinge And Attachments · Retractor
Several weeks ago, i filed a complaint on this site 10049365. I have seen no responses of any type. Now to take that complaint a step further. Many of the problems that i have encountered with this hyundai death trap,and the unwillingness of hma to look into the problems ,or the dealers to rectify the problems is well documented on this web site. As i mentioned in my previous complaint, i went through the lemon law…
ODI 10052927
Air Bags
Consumer inquiry regarding whether or not any research has been done on the air bag failure in the 2002 hyundai elantra.***no answer required***. *mr *nm
3 injuries
ODI 10128070
Air Bags
Consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle that was traveling at 65 mph. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10063121
Air Bags
While traveling at 35 to 40 mph driver lost control of vehicle and slammed head on into a street pole. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Then, air bag light illuminated shortly after. The vehicle was towed to dealer. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10051879
Air Bags
The vehicle was impacted on the passenger side door yet the air bags did not deploy. *nlm *nlm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10011853