HyundaiElantra2002
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2002 Hyundai Elantra Frontal Problems

22
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 22 stored complaint records:

  • 19 indicate a crash
  • 10 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • frontal collision · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi7
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 19, 2011 · 120,000 miles

    Equipment · Frontal

    I was recently in a car accident which was my fault, however the airbag did not go off or was never there to begin with ( its a used car). The crash was head on and the airbag most definitely should have gone off. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10415165

  • January 23, 2011 · 178,000 miles

    Frontal

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the front driver side air bag deployed independently. The contact was injured as a result. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 178,000. Updated 03/29/11*lj updated 12/20/11 *cn

    1 injury

    ODI 10379456

  • May 1, 2009 · 62,000 miles

    Frontal

    I currently own a 2002 hyundai elantra. The airbag light came on one day for no apparent reason. I took it to a local hyundai dealership service garage and they explained that the wiring underneath the front passenger seat had become disconnected due to a few items that were under the seat. I called hyundai consumer affairs to see if there had been a recall on this, as it seemed odd to me that this could happen…

    ODI 10268832

  • January 21, 2008

    Frontal

    The car hyundai 2002 elantra used to be very good car .it did not give me complain during 4 years. But when 80,000 miles covered the air bags lights keep on and off during high speed. But then problem come to normal and engine light does not go away. *tr

    ODI 10253661

  • May 5, 2006 · 31,623 miles

    Frontal

    During a 35 mph direct frontal collision with another vehicle, both front air bags (driver's side and passenger's side) failed to deploy. *nm

    Crash reported

    ODI 10157207

  • November 20, 2005

    Frontal

    Airbags on my 2002 hyundai elantra gt did not go off when i had a head on collision with a guardrail at high speed. No injuries except whiplash, luckily! *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10143545

  • March 10, 2005 · 71,500 miles

    Frontal · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    I was rear-ended at high speed and struck the car to my front with significant impact. My car is a total loss. My front end is crumpled in half, bumper completely torn off as well. My airbag did not deploy. Officers at the scene and other credible sources suggest it should definitely deployed based on the damage. I suffered compressed neck vertebrae.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10114206

  • January 19, 2005 · 57,000 miles

    Frontal

    Head on collision, drivers side, airbags did not deploy, three people in the car all sustained injuries, driver was transported to the hospital....damage to the car from this accident is considered a total loss.......my biggest concern is why didn't my airbags deploy?*ak

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10108194

  • November 24, 2004

    Frontal

    While driving 35 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10109114

  • September 22, 2004 · 23,000 miles

    Frontal

    When rear ended 40 mph front air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10095313

  • June 27, 2004

    Frontal · Tank Assembly

    Vehicle was involved in an accident and the engine compartment caught on fire.*mr the consumer believed the accident was due to recall (04v178000) regarding the fuel tank. *jb

    Crash reported · Fire reported

    ODI 10091762

  • June 27, 2004 · 23,000 miles

    Frontal · Fuel Injection System · Side/Window

    On the evening of 6/27, my son was driving our 2002 hyundai elantra. There were three other passengers in the vehicle. A deer ran in front of the vehicle, and my son veered off to the right (in an attempt to avoid hitting the deer), ran off the shoulder of the road, and into a ditch. The vehicle did not roll over, but it came to rest on it's right side. The two front and two side airbags did not deploy. A fire…

    Crash reported · Fire reported

    ODI 10079050

  • June 15, 2004 · 24,000 miles

    Frontal

    While driving 40 mph in the rain, the consumer applied the brakes, however the brakes went to the floor and the consumer lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle collided head on with several trees. The consumer was wearing his seat belt, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and the consumer was injured in the accident. *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10083522

  • October 16, 2003 · 22,329 miles

    Frontal · Retractor

    On board computer failed to deploy airbag and seat belt did not hold during an accident which resulted in injury to my neck and back. *la

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10049334

  • August 17, 2003 · 15,000 miles

    Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Brakes locked up and skidded for approximately 50 ft. At below speed limit causing rear end collision. Car bumper was punctured by tail pipe of vehicle in front and air bags did not deploy.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10037011

  • May 12, 2003

    Frontal

    The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed. *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10019691

  • March 31, 2003 · 4,000 miles

    Frontal · Rear/Other

    My daughter was driving our 2002 hyundai elantra when she hit someone from behind. All of the injuries from this accident were minor, but the rear seatbelt became a major concern. Our grandson, who is almost 2 years old, was in his carseat in the back seat on the passengers side. His seatbelt did not hold his seat. He and the carseat were thrown forward against the back of the front seat. He had some bruising on his…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10037038

  • February 19, 2003 · 9,980 miles

    Frontal · Side/Window

    I owned 1 2002 hyundai elantra, in which i was involved in a serious accident on the freeway. My car was only 5 months old when this accident occurred. This car was purchased because it had been equipped with 4 airbags, which included head protection. This accident occurred on february 19, 2003. I was hit by a semi truck, mainly on the drivers side, to which none of the 4 airbags deployed. Hyundai had been…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10335872

  • January 7, 2003

    Frontal

    FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILURE. MR *JB

    Crash reported

    ODI 10015204

  • July 17, 2002

    Frontal

    While driving 55mph car rolled over 3 times and off a cliff 40feet, and air bags did not deploy. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8018248

  • Frontal

    Vehicle was involved in a two collision accident. First impact struck the vehicle sideways, next impact was head on. Upon impact, neither dual air bag deployed. Vehicle was totaled due to extent of damage. Please describe details. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8015514

  • Frontal

    Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 70mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide additional information. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 899284