MYRModel Year Report

1994 Hyundai Elantra

▲ Better than typical
1994 Hyundai Elantra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:02.914Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
78
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 29 complaints 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1994 78 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 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 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1994 78 1995: 112 complaints 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 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1994 78 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

1994: 78 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

40% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-30

At 12:00 position at 35MPH drivers side airbag did not deploy and seat belt did not work. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-29

Also filed under Seat belts

While driving at 40MPH on a downward incline and with no warning air bags deployed for no reason, distracting consumer's view, and causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10

Electrical system

26% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Crank angle sensor misaligned, causing engine to hesitate upon acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-01-11

Power train

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Structure

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing door.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-04-25Electrical system94V090000 In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures.…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the crank angle sensor to determine whether the sensor is involved in the recall, and replace any sensor found with the defective internal coating.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1995-06-19Air bags95V101000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V090000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 95V101000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Hyundai Elantra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Hyundai Elantra have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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