2003 Hyundai Elantra Air Bags Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 5 records
- failed deploy · 5 records
- light came · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- airbags deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body
I had a wreck today on a highway where i was traveling at 40 mph and i slammed on my brakes and hit the car in front of me when the vehicle in front of me stopped suddenly. My chest rammed into the steering wheel and the bags did not deploy.the car was totally smashed in the front and the door had a hard time opening. I was rushed to the er and had contusions to my sternum area of my chest. *i did wear seat belts.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11099449
Air Bags
Air bag sign on, i took dealer mechanic said it is manufacturing issue.
ODI 10926332
Air Bags · Electrical System
Replaced sensors because the check engine light came on, now the car won't pass inspection. The diagnostic tests won't read any malfunction and the airbag light won't go off
ODI 10904542
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I HAD TO REPLACE STRUTS IN FRONT
ODI 10875977
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The brakes failed to respond and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle spun around several times. Only the passenger side curtain air bags deployed. The contact was taken from the accident by ambulance to a nearby hospital. The contact…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10776610
Air Bags
Driving at 45mpd air bag light activated. Went to my repair service ram auto(ft. Pierce,fl. Tech tested with car diagnostic device. Could not find issue. Tried to delete code for air bag, light comes back on. Suggested i see if any recalls for this vehicle- no reports of air bag recalls for a hyundai 2003 gls.
ODI 10724339
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
I had a low speed accident approximately 10-20mph in a parking lot where i hit a cement surrounding of a pole on the driver side and the airbag deployed on the passengers side causing significant damage to the windshield, busted the dash vents, locked my drivers seatbelt and shattered windshield glass all over the car. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10599046
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
A few months back i began noticing that my check engine light came on. Would take 10- 15 mins to fill up gas tank. Sensor was triggered every few seconds, suggesting gas tank was full, but it was not. Took it to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with the car. With in the last month i have been noticing that rear automatic locking seat belt is not staying locked. Child car seats do not stay secured. Car…
ODI 10546099
Air Bags
The vehicle was involved in a front end collision, totaling said vehicle, and the airbags did not deploy. Nothing was done to correct this failure as the vehicle was a total loss. However, hyundai motors never came to inspect the car, despite being given ample notice. The vehicle has since been scraped. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10370754
Air Bags
2003 hyundai elantra. Consumer states vehicle was in an accident and airbags did not deploy *tgw the vehicle was totaled. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10358695
Air Bags
I had taken my car in for service in april 09 for oil change, tire balancing. I had to return it because car was veering to the left. When i picked it up the 2nd time the the airbag light came on and now stays on while driving. On 5/1/09 i took the car back to dealer and they said the cause is "ppd sensor open" which they want to charge me $390 to fix. Since the elantra of 2001-2002 had the same issue with an airbag…
ODI 10268170
Air Bags
My 2003 hyundai elantra has 64,000 miles on it & the airbag module went out & am told it will cost over 800.00 to fix & it won't deploy if i have an accident. I have hyundai extended coverage plan of 10 years/100,000 miles & was told it covers 'everything but the sink' they tell me it won't cover this. This seems like a safety issue to me. *tr
ODI 10250776
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving 15 mph on normal road conditions, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact sustained moderate injuries. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10251076
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The air bag light began to intermittently illuminate on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where an unknown cable within the one of the front seats was replaced under warranty. Approximately 2 years later the failure began to recur. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed this was not a known failure and he…
ODI 10345920
Air Bags
The airbag light is on, i it replaced. I have no idea if it will work, if it will go off and kill someone driving the car. Please recall the cars and have hyundai replace or repair this situation before more people are killed. Thanks *tr
ODI 10225866
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. On august 15, 2006, while driving 40 mph, the front end of the contact's vehicle crashed (t-boned) into the front end of another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest pains from the steering wheel pressing into her chest. A police report was filed. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10196304
Air Bags
My vehicle, a 2003 hyundai elantra, was in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy. My vehicle right front bumper struck a jeep cherokee in the rear tearing the wheel completely off and most of the rear fender, at 40 mph. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10145842
Air Bags
The airbags in this car have failed to open even though this car has been involved in 3 collisions in which caused severe damage to the front of the car. The bumpers and front quarter panels had to be replaced in all three cases. *jb
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10139343
Air Bags
My husband was in an accident, where he rear ended a dodge truck. The airbag didn't go off until the car had stopped. When the airbag went off, it went off to the side instead of full face. My husband broke his clavicle as a result of this failure. The car was a total loss per the insurance company. My car was a 2003 hyundai elantra.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10108159
Air Bags · Anti-Theft Device · Automatic Transmission
While driving consumer's vehicle rearended another vehicle. Upon slaming on the brakes gear automatically put itself into neutral, causing the steering to lock up. Also,the air bag did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10105568
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
Brakes failed, and consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 35 mph. Steering failed, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer was not notified of any recalls. Recall 03v496000 was issued. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10097863
Air Bags
Driver's front airbag light remains on while driving. Have not received recall notice as of 12/11/04. *jb abl.pco
ODI 10102741
Air Bags
2003 hyundai elantra traveling at 70mph hit a large deer on highway. Over $6200 damage due to the extensive impact. Brakes were applied and a sudden deceleration occured but airbags did not deploy. The hyundai dealership body shop said the airbags should deploy in such a major impact but could not explain why they did not. Hyundai will not return calls or offer any help. I feel this is a severe safety concern since…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10090529
Air Bags
Consumer's daughter wa sinvolved in a collision. Consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle that made an illegal turn. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10063047
Air Bags
While driving at 35 mph front driver's tire blew out, consumer lost control of vehicle and hit an embankment head on. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy; however, the passenger's side air bag deployed. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10059404