10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,570 miles

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2001 Hyundai Elantra seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2001 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #12

Aug 302003

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Hit other car going about 45-50mph. Both driver and passenger airbags did not diploy. Would have had 2 fatalities if seatbelts were not worn.

- Los Alamitos, CA, USA

problem #11

Dec 222003

Elantra 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,000 miles
Consumer complained about a consistent problem with the air bag light. Took vehicle to the dealer, technician indicated that computer corroded, but it was not under warranty. The door molding was hanging and the check engine light was on. Abl.pco

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #10

Apr 222003

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 12,237 miles
This vehicle is hazardous to be on the road. It has front end steering and suspension problems. It has a terrible vibration from 35 mph and up. If traveling on the highway the wheel shakes so badly that your hands go numb. I have had the vehicle in for service and repeated time over a two and a half year period, and the dealership has done nothing. I have also spoken with the manufacturers on several occasions, and have done nothing. It has gotten to the point that I had an accident, because of these problems. I now have a permanent injury that I will live with for the rest of my life, and they still do not care. I have 2 small children, and I am afraid every time I leave the house that something will happen with this vehicle, and one of my children get injured. Fortunately, with my accident I was alone. In my accident my steering locked and I hit a stone embankment at about 40 mph with the front end and my air bag also did not deploy. Unfortunately I am stuck driving this vehicle, when it is unsafe, and unfit to be on the road. It is a hazard to my family, and all others on the road with me. I sincerely hope something can be done to these dealerships, and manufacturers to ensure they are selling our consumers a safe and reliable vehicle.

- Shickshinny, PA, USA

problem #9

Sep 112003

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The cause of the problem had not been identified. The consumer stated the air bag light continued to be a problem, the dealer would just reset the code without identifying the problem. The driver side window went up and down by itself, the dealer replaced the master switch, the black rubber stripping was missing from the door, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the battery failed and was replaced abl.pco

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 222003

Elantra

  • 19,000 miles
ABS warning light intermittently flashes on and stays on while driving. This could result in either none deployment or premature deployment of air bags. Cause of the problem undetermined. Abl.pco

- Broadway, NJ, USA

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problem #7

Oct 132002

Elantra

  • miles
As I applied the brakes on a wet road surface, the brakes locked and I hydroplaned. In an attempt to avoid hitting another vehicle, I swerved and slammed into a utility pole. The car hit the pole just a few inches off dead center, causing such severe damage to the car it has since been totalled by the insurance company. In the accident I sustained neck, back, mouth and hand injuries. None of the 4 front air bags deployed.

- West Babylon, NY, USA

problem #6

Jan 252002

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While traveling at 50 mph, a vehicle pulled in front of consumer. Consumer hit the vehicle, causing consumer to T-bone. None of the airbags deployed.

- Fredarica, DE, USA

problem #5

Oct 222002

Elantra

  • miles
Consumer states that when hit at 35 mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified.

- Langhorn, PA, USA

problem #4

Jun 302003

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
Air bag light continued to illuminate even after (4) attempts by the dealership. The actual cause had not been identified. Mr also the vehicle experienced brake problems. Ph abl.pco

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #3

May 262002

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer applied brakes at 30-35 mph, vehicle did not slow down. Consumer pumped brake pedal numerous times, no braking action, vehicle hit a concrete wall. Vehicle was totalled. Driver and passenger suffered injuries. None of the air bags deployed in the accident.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #2

Jan 192002

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Ridgefield Park., NJ, USA

problem #1

Dec 012001

Elantra

  • miles
Air bag light on instrument panel is illuminated. Dealership examined vehicle for this problem, and determined an unknown fluid from cup holder caused an electrical short in an unknown component for air bag system. Please provide any additional information / documentation. Abl.pco

- Cocoa, FL, USA

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