HyundaiElantra2008
  1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Side/Window

2008 Hyundai Elantra Side/Window Problems

4
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 4 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 5, 2010 · 21,938 miles

    Side/Window

    On tuesday , jan. 5th 2010 i was involved in an automobile accident. I suffered neck and lower back injuries. The impact was on the drivers side door by a minivan going ~35mph and my side airbags did not deploy. I feel they should have and were possibly defective. Vehicle is supposed to be equipped with side airbags. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10299071

  • December 7, 2008

    Air Bags · Frontal · Side/Window

    The car is a 2008 hyundai elantra. My wife and mother were in a head-on crash which totaled her car. The other airbags never deployed. We specifically purchased this car because of its safety ratings. The airbags in the other person's car deployed but not my wife's. We are very upset and concerned. My wife's mother was hurt. *tr

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10254326

  • October 31, 2008 · 14,000 miles

    Air Bags · Frontal · Side/Window

    There was no particular incident related to a crash. Twice since 10/08 the dashboard airbag light has gone on for no reason and would not go off. The hyundai dealer said the first time that the wiring was loose from the time of installation most likely, and they tightened the wires. Second incident was 2 weeks ago. This time they tell us we have a faulty harness and it needs to be replaced. We are still waiting for…

    ODI 10260307

  • April 27, 2008 · 2,200 miles

    Side/Window

    While on vacation in michigan, my spouse and i were hit by a drunk driver. We were traveling north bound on us 127 at 35mph, crossing over addison rd (in the town of addison) when the other driver crossed the road hitting us. (he was arrested at the scene of the accident.) he struck us on the driver's side and dented the front and rear door to the point that neither door could be opened, and buckled the rear fender.…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10229467