The vehicle's air bag light illuminated intermittently. *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times to alleviate this problem but with no success. The only way the consumer could get the light to go off was to adjust the seat a certain way. December 2004 a recall was issued for air bag light issues. T he consumer was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall because her vehicle was too old. *nm abl.pco
2001 Hyundai Elantra airbags complaints
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Head on collision which resulted in fracture of c-spine. The driver air bag failed to deploy. This may have increased the severity of the injury. Vehicle is now under investigation by insurance companies and legal counsel.
Consumer was driving at 20 MPH and the vehicle was struck by another vehicle at 45 MPH, and the air bags did not deploy.
Air bag light continued to illuminate. Consumer was informed by dealer that the computer chip was burnt by liquid spilling on it since its location was below the cup holder. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak........consumer does not see how this should be his responsibility. It should be covered under the warranty, or consumer should have been told that the cup holder could not be used for its purpose. *ak abl.pco
There was a spontaneous deployment of the passenger side airbag in our 2001 hyundai elantra. The vehicle made a right turn and was in motion, proceeding normally down the road, when the airbag went off; there was no wreck, no bump in the road, no impact of any sort. No one was in the passenger seat at the time, so there were no injuries. There was significant damage to the interior of the car.*ak abl.pco
After being involved in side collision and frontal crash the side and frontal air bags did not deploy. Recall number 00v32000.
While driving at any speed air bag light came on. Consumer had the air bag module replaced once, and another one was needed. Consumer inadvertently spilled fluids into the module without knowing that the air bag was there. *ak abl.pco
While driving between 30 to 35 MPH consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries.
When the heater was on black dust came out of the heater vents. Also, air bag light illuminated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak abl.pco
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 35 MPH. Upon impact, none of the frontal airbags deployed. Driver sustained bruises to the breast.
Consumer complained about a consistent problem with the air bag light. Took vehicle to the dealer, technician indicated that computer corroded, but it was not under warranty. *ak the door molding was hanging and the check engine light was on. *sc *jb abl.pco
I own a 2001 hyundai elantra. The air bag warning light came on while driving and stayed on. I took it into the dealership in dec. But they found nothing wrong with it. The problem continued for several weeks. I took the car into the dealership on jan. 6, 2004 and they claim liquid got on to the air bag sensors and computer through the emergency brake housing, so they feel they are not responsible for the $1100.00 replacement, even though the car is still under warranty. I feel it is a safety issue and poor design to not protect the sensors with a cover if they are going to install the air bag sensors next to the emergency brake, which are next to the cup holders. Although there is a possibility that a drink might have gotten splashed near the emergency brake, I do not ever recall that happening, and no one else drives my car. However, I was told that hyundai corp. Does not feel this is a problem (the positioning of the computer in a vulnerable place) because "in korea, people don't eat or drink in their cars". Then tell me why there are cup holders in their cars. I think their export models should have the air bag sensors and computer placed somewhere else, or, at the very least, in a covered box. *cb abl.pco
We purchased a 2001 hyundai elantra gt in sept. 01. Since that time, we've had problems with the air bag sensor twice. Both times it was fixed by the dealer. In our accident, a 35mph front end collision, our air bags did not deploy. We have registered a complaint with hyundai, who says it will take approx. 30 days to decide whether or not they deem an investigation necessary. The dealership will not deal with us, they say we need to go to hyundai. In the meantime, we are left with the choice of repairing our vehicle and having hyundai claim they cannot make a determination of faulty merchandise because our vehicle was fixed, or paying storage fees at the body shop and renting a car until hyundai decides. And, if hyundai decides they will not do an investigation, there isn't even an appeal process.
While driving at 65 MPH, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused a rear end crash. Neither airbag deployed upon impact. The driver sustained back and neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled. *ak *sc
While driving at 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was cut off by another vehicle, resulting in a collision. Upon impact, seat belts did not retract, and the air bags did not deploy. Police arrived on the scene and the other driver was cited for the collision. Consumer sustained bruises on chest/neck and back.
Hit other car going about 45-50mph. Both driver and passenger airbags did not diploy. Would have had 2 fatalities if seatbelts were not worn.
While driving 45 MPH, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem. *jb the rear struts had gone out and leaked. *scc
While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The cause of the problem had not been identified. *ak the consumer stated the air bag light continued to be a problem, the dealer would just reset the code without identifying the problem. The driver side window went up and down by itself, the dealer replaced the master switch, the black rubber stripping was missing from the door, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the battery failed and was replaced *jb *nm abl.pco
My son in law died in a two car crash [ frontal], his airbags did not deploy. Both vehicles were going about 50 MPH. Three people in other vehicle survived, their airbags did deploy. *ak the seat belt was worn. The consumer crossed over a lane and possibly fell asleep, and hit a van. *scc the driver of the vehicle may have fallen asleep at the wheel and drove into oncoming traffic. The posted speed was 55 MPH. The drive hit the front end of a full size chevrolet van at an estimated speed of 50 MPH. This was assumed because just prior to the crash the posted speed was 25 MPH. The driver was most likely belted. According to the complainant, the coroner stated the driver sustained a lacerated aorta and a snapped neck. Photos of the vehicle submitted to odi show the damage to the front end of the driver's side offset crash. Damage to the steering wheel and the frontal airbags did not deploy. Cw *jb this incident is subject of the federal safety agency special crash investigation ca03-046. According to investigation the airbag warning light may have been on prior to crash. Cw
While driving 45 MPH, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem.
After starting vehicle air bag light flashed for about one minute and then turned off. Dealer determined that the wires under the driver's seat became loose, causing the driver's air bag to deactivate. *ak abl.pco
While driving about 55 MPH on a service road ramp and without warning consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle from behind, causing a collision and a chain reaction of multiple vehicle pile up on the highway. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital for back and neck injuries.
This vehicle is hazardous to be on the road. It has front end steering and suspension problems. It has a terrible vibration from 35 MPH and up. If traveling on the highway the wheel shakes so badly that your hands go numb. I have had the vehicle in for service and repeated time over a two and a half year period, and the dealership has done nothing. I have also spoken with the manufacturers on several occasions, and have done nothing. It has gotten to the point that I had an accident, because of these problems. I now have a permanent injury that I will live with for the rest of my life, and they still do not care. I have 2 small children, and I am afraid every time I leave the house that something will happen with this vehicle, and one of my children get injured. Fortunately, with my accident I was alone. In my accident my steering locked and I hit a stone embankment at about 40 MPH with the front end and my air bag also did not deploy. Unfortunately I am stuck driving this vehicle, when it is unsafe, and unfit to be on the road. It is a hazard to my family, and all others on the road with me. I sincerely hope something can be done to these dealerships, and manufacturers to ensure they are selling our consumers a safe and reliable vehicle.
Abs warning light intermittently flashes on and stays on while driving. This could result in either none deployment or premature deployment of air bags. Cause of the problem undetermined. *ak abl.pco
I was involved in a frontal crash of substantial proportions, and the air bags failed to deploy. Damage excessive enough that insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss.
Air bag light continued to illuminate even after (4) attempts by the dealership. The actual cause had not been identified. Mr also the vehicle experienced brake problems. Ph *jb abl.pco
While driving 40 MPH the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and neither of the air bags deployed. *nlm...
Traveling 35-40 MPH, front end collision, car deemed a total loss by insurance company-front air bags failed to deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 30 MPH in which the vehicle was also hit on both sides by another motorist. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. As a result the driver sustained injuries to her neck, head, shoulder and hip. *jb
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer was injured. *jb the incident occurred on a narrow/icy passage. Hyundai did not attempt to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss. Scc
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