MYRModel Year Report

1992 Hyundai Elantra

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1992 Hyundai Elantra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:32.227Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 29 complaints 1992 29 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1997 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 2008: 315 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 380 complaints 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2012 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 385 complaints 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2017: 769 complaints 2017 2018: 284 complaints 2019: 251 complaints 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 102 complaints 2022 2023: 100 complaints 2024: 56 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 29 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2001 2002: 342 complaints 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 2008: 315 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 380 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2013: 1,312 complaints 2013 2014: 385 complaints 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2016 2017: 769 complaints 2018: 284 complaints 2019: 251 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 102 complaints 2022 2023: 100 complaints 2024: 56 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 29 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1994 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1996 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2006 2007: 266 complaints 2008: 315 complaints 2008 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 380 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2012 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 385 complaints 2014 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2016 2017: 769 complaints 2018: 284 complaints 2018 2019: 251 complaints 2020: 253 complaints 2020 2021: 132 complaints 2022: 102 complaints 2022 2023: 100 complaints 2024: 56 complaints 2024 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026

1992: 29 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199478
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008315
2009253
2010380
2011433
2012652
20131,312
2014385
2015262
2016293
2017769
2018284
2019251
2020253
2021132
2022102
2023100
202456
202522
20263

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

9 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and center support bearing.

Electrical system

9 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-06

Also filed under Structure

Engine and engine cooling

8 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Structure

4 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.

FIRE

Suspension

3 of 29 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing coil springs and macpherson strut.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-03-21 Scissor jack failure
  2. I
    1996-11-22SQOpen Rear suspension failure

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1992 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Hyundai Elantra have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.