2002 Hyundai Elantra: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle, causing the vehicle that was following the contact to crash into the contact's vehicle. The front driver side air bag did not deploy but the passengers side air bag did. The police were called to the scene and a report was filed. The contact sought medical attention for injuries to her chest and shoulder blades. The doctor diagnosed her with a chest contusion. The vehicle was destroyed and was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

I was recently in a car accident which was my fault, however the airbag did not go off or was never there to begin with ( its a used car). The crash was head on and the airbag most definitely should have gone off.

Filed Oct 3, 2005 · Airbags · 71,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

2002 hyundai elantra,4dr. No passenger, driver of elantra crossed intersection & did not see car coming to right of him, plymouth mini-van hit side of elantra traveling between 40 & 45 MPH, impacted elantra at the passenger side rear of front door and front of rear door, direct side hit,elantra rolled onto its top, passenger side airbag did not deploy on elantra, also no other airbag deployed on elantra, plymouth mini-van steering wheel & passenger front airbag both deployed.

Filed Mar 16, 2005 · Airbags · 71,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was rear-ended at high speed and struck the car to my front with significant impact. My car is a total loss. My front end is crumpled in half, bumper completely torn off as well. My airbag did not deploy. Officers at the scene and other credible sources suggest it should definitely deployed based on the damage. I suffered compressed neck vertebrae.

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Airbags · 57,000 miles · VA · crash · 3 injuries

Head on collision, drivers side, airbags did not deploy, three people in the car all sustained injuries, driver was transported to the hospital....damage to the car from this accident is considered a total loss.......my biggest concern is why didn't my airbags deploy?

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Airbags · UT · crash · 1 injury

While driving 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver to sustain major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Airbags · 23,000 miles · NY · crash

When rear ended 40 MPH front air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Mva 7/27/04 passenger side impact to my car driver seat belt did not lock I hit the steering wheel passenger side airbag did not deploy.

Filed Jul 22, 2004 · Airbags · 24,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 40 MPH in the rain, the consumer applied the brakes, however the brakes went to the floor and the consumer lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle collided head on with several trees. The consumer was wearing his seat belt, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and the consumer was injured in the accident.

Filed Jun 30, 2004 · Airbags, Fuel system · 23,000 miles · NY · crash · fire

On the evening of 6/27, my son was driving our 2002 hyundai elantra. There were three other passengers in the vehicle. A deer ran in front of the vehicle, and my son veered off to the right (in an attempt to avoid hitting the deer), ran off the shoulder of the road, and into a ditch. The vehicle did not roll over, but it came to rest on it's right side. The two front and two side airbags did not deploy. A fire ignited (almost immediately) in the engine compartment area of the vehicle. All passengers were wearing seat belts, and through the grace of god, all were able to escape the vehicle before it became thoroughly engulfed in flames.this is related to the fuel tank assembly recall 04v178000

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Airbags · 23,000 miles · CA · crash

Consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle that was traveling at 65 MPH. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 4,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

My daughter was driving our 2002 hyundai elantra when she hit someone from behind. All of the injuries from this accident were minor, but the rear seatbelt became a major concern. Our grandson, who is almost 2 years old, was in his carseat in the back seat on the passengers side. His seatbelt did not hold his seat. He and the carseat were thrown forward against the back of the front seat. He had some bruising on his knee and struggled to walk for a day or two and this seems to be the extent of his inbjuries. However, I am concerned about what would happen if this had been a more serious crash. I spoke with the local dealer, hunters chevrolet, and they gave me some crap about sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. It all depended on the amount of enertia the car seat generated when it flew forward. This doesn't sound right or safe to me. Also, I am interested in finding out why the driver's airbag did not deploy.