Complaints
209
Crashes
32
Fires
3
Injuries
34
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#157 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:57,688 mi
Crash-related:16
#234 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Avg mileage:9,069 mi
#318 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:23,523 mi
Crash-related:6
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 57 | 16 | — | 57,688 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 34 | — | — | 9,069 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 18 | 6 | — | 23,523 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 1 | — | 88,264 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | 1 | 41,023 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 67,167 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 85,175 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 5 | 1 | — | 29,823 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 96,489 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 33,253 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 61,643 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | 1 | 16,250 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 76,395 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 62,556 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 52,356 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 84,798 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 1,700 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | — | — | 829 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | 1,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi |
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