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.
1994 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems
31 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). 18 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 41%
- crashes
- 18
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal24
- Side/window1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Hyundai Elantra airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Hyundai Elantra airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
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.
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.
Was driving 35mph used front signal to turn one then suddenly turned the other. Was rearended by elantra. Upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. Entire front end had crumbled & was pushed back. Had vehicle towed to body shop. Insurance inspector took pictures.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a collision, resulted in injuries. Also vehicle was totaled.
Consumer was involved in a 15 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy,cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving, accident occurred. Frontal impact into the rear of a utility vehicle, speed 35mph, one injury, air bag did not deploy, vand ehicle damage being estimated. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Upon starting vehicle the driver's side airbag exploded for no reason, causing the system to shut down. Cause unknown.
Questions about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra airbags
Does the 1994 Hyundai Elantra have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the airbags of the 1994 Hyundai Elantra, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
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).
Other 1994 Hyundai Elantra problems
Electrical 16Transmission 9Engine 8Body 7Brakes 5Lights 3Steering 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Seat belts 2Fuel system 1Locks 1Seats 1Suspension 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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