Complaints
180
Crashes
43
Fires
5
Injuries
41
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#150 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:58,137 mi
Crash-related:17
#212 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:38,862 mi
Crash-related:6
#311 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:14,106 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 50 | 17 | — | 58,137 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 6 | — | 38,862 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 | 7 | — | 14,106 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 9 | — | — | 19,459 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | 2 | 63,859 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 1 | — | 63,860 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 2 | 1 | 148,036 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 125,398 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 1 | 1 | 150,218 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 1 | 1 | 183,848 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 102,856 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 69,308 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2 | — | 49,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 1 | — | 52,806 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 23,019 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 70,714 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 1 | — | 36,566 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 21,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 81,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 12,758 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 15,272 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 1 | — | — | 166,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | 166,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 45,621 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 136,000 mi |
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
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