Complaints
196
Crashes
26
Fires
0
Injuries
17
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:52,000 mi
#213 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:42,000 mi
Crash-related:12
#311 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:160,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 22 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 | 12 | — | 42,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 11 | — | — | 160,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 35,672 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 2 | — | 143,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 104,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 5 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | — |
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