1995 Hyundai Elantra: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 112 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (28% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“When I pressed down on the clutch in order to shift, the clutch pedal bracket broke off. I am now unable to use the clutch.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2003
“Transmission is losing speed and revs highly. It jerks before it goes back to normal driving conditions. Transmission was replaced two times before because it was leaking. This is possibly the third time that transmission nees to be replaced. Dealers and other mechanics have not explained reasons for ongoing problems. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2001
“Air bag light came on when car was started. Dealer doesn't know why after running a diagnostic test. Dealer wants to start by replacing air bag parts until light goes off (starting with the $600 chip). Dealer claims recall was performed on this car in july 1995. In 1996, this vehicle was in a "fender bender" but air bag light did not come on and air bag did not deploy. This vehicle was never in a major accident and there should be no reason why the air bag system should just fail out of the blue.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2001
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“While driving under normal conditions, clutch pedal pedal bracket disconnected and fell off. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2001
“After turning off vehicle, consumer could smell a paint odor in passenger's compartment, then vehicle would fail to restart. Also, after diconnecting air hose and reconnecting air hose vehicle will restart. Dealer had been contacted.*ak firestone tires keep going flat, size p175/65r14, consumer was once told the problem is with the rims. *slc”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2001
“Airbag light would stay on. Dealer ran vehicle through a diagnostic test, and ran code out which turned off the light. However, airbag light came back on later that day. Dealer did not mention of any recall announced. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2001
“I can not shift to first from second,I hav to go 3rd then go to first/you can not drive with the windows open ,the smoke get inside the car. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2001
“Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system. Dealer replaced air bag module. Please give any further details.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2001
“The consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highway, and with no prior warning saw flames shooting up though the hood area. Consumer pulled over immediately, and notified the police. Vehicle was towed to the dealership.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2000
“The driver side door knob will not let you open the door from the outside or inside. You have to lift the driver side door to get the door open. *ak”Owner report · Structure · May 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 25 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE FROM INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF IT CONTAINS A TERMINAL HOLDER. IF IT DOES NOT, ONE WILL BE INSTALLED.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 112 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra. The most complained-about area is air bags (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Hyundai Elantra problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 103,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Hyundai Elantra have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.