1995 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Hyundai Elantra. That ranks 25th out of 32 Elantra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (35 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 26 crashes, 5 fires, 23 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 112owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Hyundai Elantra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 35 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 17% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Hyundai Elantra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.
Risk: An increase in the electrical resistance might prevent the air bag from activating during a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the air bag assembly wiring harness connector to determine if it contains a terminal holder. If it does not, one will be installed.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear suspension failure (SQ96017) — opened Nov 22, 1996, still open.
- Scissor jack failure (PE95060) — opened Dec 9, 1995, closed Mar 21, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Seeking assistance to resolve a claim that was denied by the virginia department of transportation. Claim involves request to seek aid in getting a cracked windshield repaired which was a result of a rock hitting the windshield. *ph *mr
The air bag indicator light stayed on while traveling. Dealer was contacted.*ak ph *jb
When i pressed down on the clutch in order to shift, the clutch pedal bracket broke off. I am now unable to use the clutch.*ak
Consumer state while traveling 10 mph without any indication front end of vehicle drop to the ground vehicle started smoking. Vehicle was towed to body shop technician notice axle and chassi had broken. Dealer has been contacted please provide further information. Mr
Airbag light has come on. Dealer has not inspected vehicle.*ak
Other Hyundai Elantra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Elantra | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 Elantra | 54 | 1 |
| 2023 Elantra | 99 | 2 |
| 2022 Elantra | 102 | 5 |
| 2021 Elantra | 132 | 6 |
| 2020 Elantra | 254 | 3 |
| 2019 Elantra | 251 | 1 |
| 2018 Elantra | 283 | 0 |
| 2017 Elantra | 768 | 4 |
| 2016 Elantra | 293 | 2 |
| 2015 Elantra | 262 | 3 |
| 2014 Elantra | 386 | 2 |
| 2013 Elantra | 1,314 | 4 |
| 2012 Elantra | 653 | 4 |
| 2011 Elantra | 433 | 5 |
| 2010 Elantra | 380 | 3 |
| 2009 Elantra | 254 | 4 |
| 2008 Elantra | 314 | 7 |
| 2007 Elantra | 267 | 6 |
| 2006 Elantra | 155 | 1 |
| 2005 Elantra | 137 | 4 |
| 2004 Elantra | 182 | 5 |
| 2003 Elantra | 234 | 5 |
| 2002 Elantra | 342 | 6 |
| 2001 Elantra | 315 | 6 |
| 2000 Elantra | 197 | 1 |
| 1999 Elantra | 128 | 2 |
| 1998 Elantra | 55 | 0 |
| 1997 Elantra | 115 | 3 |
| 1996 Elantra | 100 | 3 |
| 1995 | 112 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Hyundai Elantra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.