1992 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra. Part of Generation 1 — 1992–1995.
Complaints
46
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
#24 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#33 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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