MYRModel Year Report

1999 Hyundai Elantra

▲ Better than typical
1999 Hyundai Elantra
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:45:57.219Z

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, 1999 highlighted. 1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1997 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 1999 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: 314 complaints 2009: 252 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2011: 432 complaints 2012: 651 complaints 2012 2013: 1312 complaints 2014: 382 complaints 2015: 261 complaints 2016: 292 complaints 2017: 766 complaints 2017 2018: 281 complaints 2019: 249 complaints 2020: 250 complaints 2021: 130 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 53 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
1999: 128 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199478
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009252
2010379
2011432
2012651
20131312
2014382
2015261
2016292
2017766
2018281
2019249
2020250
2021130
2022100
202397
202453
202522
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 34%

34% of complaints: power train — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I HAVE A 99 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4 DOOR. LAST WEEK THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN. MORE SPECIFICALLY, I WAS AT THE TIME IN THE HARDEE'S DRIVE THRU WHEN THE SMOKE AND FLAMES STARTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161004

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12/2/2014 MULTI-CAR/SEMI ACCIDENT. FRONT END COLLISION WITH REAR END DAMAGE. TOTAL LOSS, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. 465 S @ MM 41 NEAR PENDLETON PIKE EXIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151101

WHILE TRAVELING 35-40 MPH THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR. UPON IMPACT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED FROM THE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030407

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990714 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.

Campaign 99V178000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001118 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Campaign 00V259001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V178000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V259001 (electrical system) 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 1999 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Hyundai Elantra is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Hyundai Elantra?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Hyundai Elantra have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.