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.
The worst 1994 Hyundai Elantra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags31
- Electrical16
- Transmission9
- Engine8
- Body7
- Brakes5
- Lights3
- Steering3
- Visibility3
- Acceleration2
- Seat belts2
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Hyundai Elantra
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.
- Risk
- An increase in the electrical resistance might prevent the air bag from activating during a vehicle crash.
- 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.
Recall number 95V101000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- 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. This can cause the vehicle to stall.
- Risk
- Engine stalling has the potential to result in a vehicle crash if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
- 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.
Recall number 94V090000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1994 Hyundai Elantra
Defect investigations
Rear suspension failure
Odi has received complaints pertaining to rear suspension problems.additional information is needed to fully understand the nature and circumstances of the canadian recall.furthermore, this investigation is opened to evaluate hyundai's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign to include the unite states population.
SQ96017
Scissor jack failure
There is no summary currently available
PE95060
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Hyundai Elantra 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake...
- This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration...
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert
- The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed...
- This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-SPEED dry-type dual...
- Shop manual on dohc spark plug wire routing
- Subject on airbag repair kit part numbers
- Information on the adjustment of the window regulator
1994 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-20 | 26 | 21-22 |
What 1994 Hyundai Elantra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver's side airbag light came on dashboard. Consumer took it to a mechanic, and he had to reset modular . Dealership was aware of problem. There was a campaign bulletin for air bags; but, this vehicle not included due to VIN.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Shifting to reverse; metal sound scraping ground.
While being hit from behind driver seatback failed backwards, causing injury to consumer's back. Please provide further infordmation.
I feel that the engine in this car was defective and should have lasted more than 52,000 mile. The car was well maintained and was under the mileage it is warranteed for.
While driving or when placing vehicle in reverse, vehicle will cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced some parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Door will not unlock when using the key.
Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the air bag system. Vehicle is not included in recall 95v101000 due to VIN. Please give any further details.
Air bag light is on and won't go off. Vehicle has been in the shop for repairs, and the dealer can't find the problem. *yc while hooked up to the computer, found high voltage and also found alternator was overhcharging - replaced alternator.
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Questions about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra
Is the 1994 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Owners have filed 76 complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra, fewer than a typical Elantra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Hyundai Elantra?
Airbags, with 31 complaints. Next is electrical (16).
How many recalls does the 1994 Hyundai Elantra have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Hyundai Elantra airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V101000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Elantra have bad airbags?
The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (168 complaints), 2012 (124 complaints) and 2001 (118 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Hyundai Elantra get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Hyundai Elantra range from 21 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 26 highway.
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