1992 Hyundai Elantra: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.

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recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Elantra years (#33 of 33 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaigns4 fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 29 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)6 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)6 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)6 complaints

Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)2 complaints

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)2 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)2 complaints

“When trying to use windshield wipers they were frozen while switch was on, was unable to operate them. Instead of blowing a fuse, wiring harness got hot and burned all wires. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2001

“Would smell something burning. Vehicle was leaking oil. Engine check light kept coming on. Taking vehicle to dealer for problem. Broken plastic latch on the inside of the driver's side door. Transmission slips during operation, starter faulty, front end suspension problems caused excessive wear of the tires. Glove box latch fell off in consumers hand. Parking lights failed. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Nov 1998

“I was driving on interstate 35, I my windshield wipers flew to the left, they were not on at the time, black smoke filled the car, through the vents. The car jerked forward with a thump. I managed to pull the car to the sholder just as the car died. The car was tolled to the automotive specialist in el dorade, ks. It was diagnosed as an electrical problem about 8 computer board fried and had to be replased. I still have them in my garage. On the e.c.u. I was told that it rotted????? It was must have been submerged in water.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 1998

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“The consumer's wife went inside into doctor's office, and someone came in and told her that car was on fire in parking lot. Fire department was notified, and stated that the electrical system wiring shorted out, and vehicle caught on fire. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System

“Consumer started car wouldn't start dealer say there was an electrical fire having other problem. Tt consumer stated vehicle has an oil leak, consumer also states after second day of purchase door would not oppen.*jb”Owner report · Electrical System

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Cylinders4

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How other years compare

1992 (this page)29 complaints · 0 recalls 199476 complaints · 2 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra. The most complained-about area is power train.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.