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Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.
Takata recall. The airbag light is illuminated on dash. The vehicle has never been in an accident yet the light is on. Not sure if airbags will work if an accident ever does occur. Cannot have full coverage insurance because air bag light is on. Vehicle was stationary when light came on. Unknown why this failure occured.
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 50 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle made a rumbling noise and jerked to the right while driving. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the lower control arm replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. When the brake pedal was applied, the brakes failed to function properly. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal several times to ensure that the vehicle completely stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to service the brake system. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle associated with the upper or lower control arms. The check engine and air bag warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the vehicle failed to refuel in a reasonable time frame, which caused the contact to have to wait an extended period of time during refueling. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
- Goreville, IL, USA
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The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the SRS air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 08V532000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.
Turning onto main street when a large oak tree fell from left side of road, catching lower drivers sidefront fiberglass bumper and tow bar. Making the car stop abruptly. Air bags deployed, passenger side shattered windshield and ripped dash area on passenger side. The bag hit my wife's right arm and shattered all the bones from her elbow to her fingers. We are 74, and 75 yrs of age. As driver my lip was split open. I was able to drive the car to my home 5 blocks away looking through a shattered windshield. But the wife had to spend 5 days in hosp. And two surgeries to put her arm back together. The air bag did all of the bad damage to my vehicle and my wife. All attempts to have legal help has been turned down saying not enough to take to court. Can you help. The air bag almost killed her. They are supposed to help not mame...thankyou
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained on. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the air bag wiring failed. The failure recurred days after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 88,789.
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while braking for a traffic stop, the side air bag haphazardly deployed without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The front passenger's side air bag haphazardly deployed two months later. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 161,500 and the current mileage was 162,530.
Was exiting off of the parkway to the right traveling approx. 25- 30 mph when I lost control of the vehicles steering causing me to crash into the curb of the median. Resulting in both of the front tires to blow out and pushing the wheel on the drivers side back into the wheel well. The control arm was broken when we looked at the damage after. The vehicle which is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra had to be towed. Also the airbags did not deploy. I am looking into this recall for that vehicle. Mileage at time was 99,400.
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 08V533000 (air bags: Sensor/control module) for the supplemental restraint system. The recall stated that the dealer would install new side air bag wiring harness connector clips. In addition, the dealer was to revise the driver and passenger side air bag wiring harness attachments that were under the seats. The dealer refused to perform the repair and advised the contact that the recall did not state to perform the specific repairs. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that they would not repair the vehicle under the recall despite the contact's VIN being included in the recall campaign. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage 163,000.
Spokane Hyundai matter I bought my Hyundai in 2001 and have over 100,000 miles on my car. I am the sole owner of the vehicle. Recently (about 2 weeks ago) my dashboard airbag light went on and I called the dealership to inquire what I should do. I am concerned that the airbag may not deploy or may be defective. Hyundai spokane (the dealership who sold me the car) said to bring the car in for them to investigate. I brought the car in the next day: December 21, 2011 and the car dealership informed me that it would cost me $90 for them to run their tests to determine what is wrong with my airbag light. They went on to say that there were a couple of recall notices on the car that they could replace. This airbag concern is a safety issue that is mandatory for the dealership (manufacturer) to investigate and fix. This safety issue is for the life of the car, so even though my warranty has expired on my engine, transmission, etc; the safety (airbags) is for the life of the car. Why would I pay to have spokane Hyundai investigate and fix a problem that Hyundai is responsible for? if I had an accident and the airbag did not deploy or ineffective; spokane Hyundai is liable and at fault. Why is spokane Hyundai trying to gauge the customer (again) for expenses they are responsible for fixing? could you pleases investigate. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated upon starting the vehicle and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where the dealer discovered a connection problem and cleared the failure codes. The failure recurred within one year. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and again, the dealer reconnected the wiring harness for the driver side air bag. The failure recurred three times in a one day period and the dealer made repairs for a third time yet to no avail. The manufacturer advised that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08V532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 50,776 and the current mileage was 125,200.
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was unsure of the exact details in regards to the failure but stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where the vehicle was repaired. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 71,000. Updated 03/24/11 updated 06/03/11
I have a pending case no. [xxx] with Hyundai. My son's vehicle has been at advantage Hyundai in hicksville, NY (the "dealer") since April 5 pending a recall repair (NHTSA campaign id no. 09V125000). I contacted the dealer again today and spoke to michael keily (516-465-7700) who informed that he had no idea when the needed part will be available and therefore he was unable to give me a date by which I can expect the vehicle to be repaired. Mr. Keily also informed me today that Hyundai corporate will only pay $35 per day for a rental replacement vehicle. I contacted enterprise car rental and they informed me that a compact vehicle will cost $58.50 per day given that my son is 21 years old. My son has been without a vehicle for a month, has no means of transportation to get to his summer job and cannot afford the economic hardship of paying an additional $23.50 per day. I contacted Hyundai corporate (1-800-633-5151) and after being on 'music hold' for over 2 hours, two different customer service representatives informed me that they would need an additional 2 to 3 business days before they could provide me with an answer as to whether Hyundai would absorb the full cost of a rental vehicle. Hyundai has failed to repair my son's vehicle 'within a reasonable time" (page 14 NHTSA "motor vehicles safety defects and recalls- what every vehicle owner should know") and therefore they should be compelled to pay for the full cost of a rental vehicle without further delay. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Unable to control front wheel direction when car started to slide into oncoming traffic, was unable to control car to turn in opposite direction, happened without warning. Received motor vehicle recall on 3/9/2010 about possibility of this happening. Hyundai Elantra 2001. Also side door air bag did not inflate.
1. there were no noticeable events that led up to the failure. Hyundai had a recall on the air bag sensor control module in October 2008 (recall id# 80141 & 80132). I had them install the new wiring harness and clips to prevent a spontaneous failure, but I had a failure none the less. 2. the front driver and passenger seatbelts failed without warning. I heard a loud bang noise and the seatbelts tightened up on both front passengers. I noticed an odor after the event and the seatbelts would not extend or retract and the air bag warning light was illuminated. I understand this safety feature was meant to deploy in the event of an accident, but I didn't hit anything. 3. I took the 2001 Hyundai Elantra in to Hyundai to diagnose the failure. The following codes came up on the computer: B1361, B1360, and B1366. I was told I needed to replace the front seat belts and air bag control module.
I had Hyundai motors and luther bloomington Hyundai Mitsubishi Kia perform NHTSA campaign id number: 08V532000. I had an air bag light on, Hyundai motors and luther bloomington Hyundai Mitsubishi Kia could not verify to me that the light was due to the recall. Since the air bag control module may be affected in this recall.
2001 Hyundai Elantra was taken to ourisman Hyundai Mazda of laurel, md to have them perform the Hyundai recall no. 88 (NHTSA campaign 08V532000). Dealer failed to install the recall repair item yet dealer claimed the recall work was completed. Photos of unmodified vehicle are available. Subsequently and on the same day of claimed repair, the SRS (air bag) control module began to show a failure light on the vehicle dashboard. Vehicle was returned to ourisman Hyundai to correct the failure on 8/28/09. Dealer claimed the SRS control module was (now) defective and must be replaced at owners expense. The SRS control module on this vehicle appeared to perform its function correctly for 8 years; no failure symptoms were evident. Dealer recall work has rendered the SRS control module inoperative. Due to dealer action, our family is not longer protected by the safety restraint system.
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08V532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The recall repair was performed by the dealer; however, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer stated that she could pay the full amount for the module and could possibly be reimbursed; however, there was no guarantee. She first noticed issues with the air bag in July of 2008 when the indicator was illuminated. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The repair would cost $900. She was informed of the recall in September of 2008 and the manufacturer stated that recall notices would not be issued until the end of 2008. After having the recall remedy performed, the contact felt that the remedy was insufficient to completely repair the issue. She felt that the entire module should have been replaced because the cover was defective. The cover would be protecting the module. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 137,000 and failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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- Florissant, MO, USA