Complaints
445
Crashes
100
Fires
10
Injuries
78
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:104,823 mi
Crash-related:16
Fires:1
#239 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:51,669 mi
Crash-related:29
#335 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:95,045 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 52 | 16 | 1 | 104,823 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 39 | 29 | — | 51,669 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 35 | 4 | 1 | 95,045 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 20 | 4 | — | 88,770 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 19 | 3 | — | 77,007 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 2 | 2 | 77,342 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 17 | 1 | — | 102,812 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 13 | 6 | — | 76,648 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | 1 | — | 114,749 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 11 | — | — | 107,778 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 49,640 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 2 | — | 129,500 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | 1 | — | 27,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 141,667 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 2 | 1 | 40,339 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 6 | 1 | — | 261,801 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 77,909 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | 1 | 114,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 3 | — | 40,075 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 3 | — | 65,934 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
Airbags
52
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Avg Miles
104,823
Air Bags:Frontal
39
complaints
Crashes
29
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,669
Suspension Failures
35
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,045
Suspension:Front
20
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,770
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,007
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
77,342
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,812
Air Bags:Side/Window
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,648
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,749
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,778
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,640
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,500
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,500
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,667
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,339
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Structure:Frame And Members
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
261,801
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,909
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,075
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,934
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Hyundai Elantra has 445 NHTSA complaints, 100 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Airbags (52 complaints, avg 104,823 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (39 complaints, avg 51,669 mi); Suspension Failures (35 complaints, avg 95,045 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,427 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra include 100 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 78 injuries, and 1 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 2001 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Hyundai Elantra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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