Complaints
180
per 10K Sold
15.5
US Sales
116,336
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
Airbags
Avg mileage:58,137 mi
Crash-related:17
#212 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50 | 17 | — | 58,137 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 6 | — | 38,862 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 7 | — | 14,106 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 9 | — | — | 19,459 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 2 | 63,859 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 63,860 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 2 | 1 | 148,036 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 125,398 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | 1 | 150,218 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
50
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,137
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,862
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,106
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,459
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
63,859
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,860
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
148,036
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,398
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
150,218
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Hyundai Elantra has 180 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 50 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Airbags (50 complaints, avg 58,137 mi); Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints, avg 38,862 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (11 complaints, avg 14,106 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 2005 Hyundai Elantra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 61,307 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra include 43 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 41 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 2005 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 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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