2001 Hyundai Elantra electrical problems

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 206,000 miles · MO

Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Electrical · 185,000 miles · OH · 1 injury

All four windows stopped functioning at once. Researched this problem and it is extremely common. This is a major safety problem in case windows are needed to escape from vehicle due to accident. The temperature of vehicle can also exceed safe degree due to windows not opening. No warning was given before all windows ceased to function. Started vehicle and windows would not work from any control. Had to take mother to doctor for heat exhaustion from excessive temperatures building up in car.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 180,000 miles · OH

Takata recall. The airbag light is illuminated on dash. The vehicle has never been in an accident yet the light is on. Not sure if airbags will work if an accident ever does occur. Cannot have full coverage insurance because air bag light is on. Vehicle was stationary when light came on. Unknown why this failure occured.

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel intermittently illuminated. In addition, all four windows failed to function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse, wiring, and door switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 160,000 miles · FL

The brake lights stayed on all night after car was put in park and engine was turned off, causing battery to lose all power. This could be caused by a faulty brake/stop light switch. A recall was issued for brake/stop light switch on different years and models of hyundai vehicles. My 2001 hyundai elantra gls was not included in the recall but probably should have been.

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Electrical · 102,783 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 -45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that the failure was caused by a faulty wire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,783. Updated 5/7/12 *cn the consumer stated the dealership tried three times to repair the vehicle. Updated 05/14/12

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 7,364 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light continued to illuminate until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failure five times. The total repairs performed consisted of rerouting the air bag wire harness, tightening the pin connectors and the air bag terminal. Also, the air bag module connector was repaired. The vehicle was repaired for a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v332000 (air bags: side /window); however, the remedy did not correct the problem. The failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 7,364. Updated 11/11/10 *bf the ignition cylinder would not turn at times. Updated 11/18/10*jb the seat track was replaced due to the seat being loose. Updated evoq 12/10/10

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Electrical · 55,456 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicators were constantly blinking. She was unable to drive the vehicle at night because the fog lights blink as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer sixteen times and they stated that open wiring at the instrument panel wiring harness was the cause of the failure. The dealer performed a wiring repair in the instrument panel wiring harness, but the failure persists. A report was filed with the manufacturer and advised her to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact stated that she would take the vehicle to another dealer. The failure mileage was 55,456 and current mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 40,000 miles · UT

Headlights burning out frequently was the first sign of problems, replaced them as the dealer said this was inherent to the 2001 elantra. In august 2006 check engine light came on. Also, the air bag sensor light was on, headlight out again, took car to dealer, they called back and said that the alternator had been over charging and not only was the over charging burning out the headlights it also had taken out the cruise control module, and air bag module. Car had only 42000 miles on it, and was 2 weeks from being out of the 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. Well here it is 6 months later and 47000 miles and check engine light is back on, I have since purchased a diagnostic tool to read the codes. The car was running rough at idle. The codes came up as mis fire on cylinder 3, tps sensor failure and map barometer failure. I replaced the plugs and wires, engine still ran rough. Took car back to dealer they replaced the tps, still running rough, they suggested that because of the faulty tps that the excessive dumping of fuel into the jets could have caused one of them to be clogged. I had them clean the jets as well as replace the plugs and wires again (they had also found that #3 wire had been arcing.) this took care of the idle problem. I took the car home and the next day driving the car would surge between 3rd and 4th gear, engine light back on. Still have the map error. Dealer ended up replacing the map sensor. It has been about a month since this last occourence and all I can do is cross my fingers until I trade it in. *ak abl.pco

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 40 MPH he smelled something burning. The contact attempted to open the driver's side front window and was unsuccessful. The contact removed the door and observed that the wiring harness connector at the door had melted. He wiring harness was replaced. The current mileage was 160,000, and the failure mileage was 120,000. Update *4/23/07 *