HyundaiElantra2008
  1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Frontal

2008 Hyundai Elantra Frontal Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 4 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 24, 2010 · 35,500 miles

    Frontal

    Driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy in a crash of two vehicles . The vehicle with failed air bag deployment was traveling approx 45-55 mph second vehicle was traveling in same direction traveling est 10 -0 mph in this rear end crash. *tr

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10329041

  • January 1, 2010 · 47,000 miles

    Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    2008 hyundai elantra was proceeding north when it hit a hydroplane on an upgrade while traveling 40 mph. Driver applied brakes on downgrade to no avail. Car crashed into a parked car, went into a residential yard and through residence fence before coming to a halt on upgrade of residence yard. Front air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger suffered face, head, neck and back injuries. Car was totaled. *tr

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10298772

  • 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

  • July 1, 2008 · 3,100 miles

    Frontal · Seat Belts

    I had a new 2008 hyundai elantra. The vehicle had only 3,000 miles on it. I hit another vehicle from behind. It was a direct front hit at about 40-45 mph. The seat belt did not tighten to hold either myself or my passenger back. The air bags for myself and my passenger did not deploy. All professional people (fire dept, mechanics, tow yard, police) stated repeatedly that there was no reason for the air bags and seat…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10234116