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1992 Hyundai Elantra

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 182.

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29Owner complaints

Model-year median: 182

0Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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How this year compares

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
9Power Train
9Engine And Engine Cooling
8Structure
3Suspension
3
All reported categories
Exterior Lighting
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Equipment
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 0 of 29 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports4 fire reports1 injury reports

Power Train complaints

9 reports
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Mileage unknown · Dec 24, 1998
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting

WOULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. BROKEN PLASTIC LATCH ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. TRANSMISSION SLIPS DURING OPERATION, STARTER FAULTY, FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES. GLOVE BOX LATCH FEL…

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WOULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. BROKEN PLASTIC LATCH ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. TRANSMISSION SLIPS DURING OPERATION, STARTER FAULTY, FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES. GLOVE BOX LATCH FELL OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND. PARKING LIGHTS FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #832669

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 1996
Engine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkagesPower Train

HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, ALSO THE HOOD LATCH FELL OFF AND TIMING BELT FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #985588

Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 1996
Power Train

OWNER ENTERED VEHICLE BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI #978821

Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1996
Power Train

HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOUR TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI #978582

Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 1996
Power Train

WHILE THE VEHICLE AT SPEED 65MPH, VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTS TO 45 MPH, NO ENGINE POWER. TT

NHTSA ODI #978280

Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 1995
EquipmentPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

WORN BRAKE PADS,

NHTSA ODI #484405

Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 1995
Power Train

PURCHASE AS A DEMO HAS 900 MILES ON AND THE TRANSMISSION BLOW. TT

NHTSA ODI #963677

Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 1995
Electrical SystemExterior LightingPower Train

ELECTRICAL BOX BURNED OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO LOOSE WIRES IN HARNESS.

NHTSA ODI #482223

Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 1995
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, GEAR DOWN SHIFTS TO SPEED OF TWENTY. TT

NHTSA ODI #960149

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

SQ96017 · Rear Suspension Failure

Opened Nov 22, 1996 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Structure

ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CANADIAN RECALL.FURTHERMORE, THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO EVALUATE HYUNDAI'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE THE UNITE STATES POPULATION.

PE95060 · Scissor Jack Failure

Opened Dec 9, 1995 · Closed Mar 21, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift

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