MYRModel Year Report

1995 Hyundai Elantra

▲ Better than typical
1995 Hyundai Elantra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:47:39.426Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Elantra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 29 complaints 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 76 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2005 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 247 complaints 2010: 378 complaints 2010 2011: 431 complaints 2012: 649 complaints 2013: 1307 complaints 2014: 379 complaints 2015: 258 complaints 2015 2016: 286 complaints 2017: 759 complaints 2018: 274 complaints 2019: 242 complaints 2020: 240 complaints 2020 2021: 128 complaints 2022: 95 complaints 2023: 90 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1995: 112 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199476
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009247
2010378
2011431
2012649
20131307
2014379
2015258
2016286
2017759
2018274
2019242
2020240
2021128
202295
202390
202452
202520
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING TWO ACCIDENTS, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

WAS HIT IN THE FRONT END BY OTHER DRIVER AT 70 MILES PER HOUR AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950411

THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYED ON WHILE TRAVELING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK PH *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030616

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950619 — air bags

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.

Campaign 95V101000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19951209 — PE (closed 19960321)

SCISSOR JACK FAILURE

I 19961122 — SQ (open)

REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V101000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Hyundai Elantra is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Hyundai Elantra have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.