1995 Hyundai Elantra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra. Part of Generation 1 — 1992–1995.

19941996
Complaints
179
Crashes
32
Fires
5
Injuries
26
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1995 Hyundai Elantra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#123 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:18
#213 complaints

Automatic Transmission

#312 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra.

Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1995 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1995 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1995 Hyundai Elantra has 179 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (23 complaints); Automatic Transmission (13 complaints); Airbags (12 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra include 32 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 26 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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