1992 Hyundai Elantra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1992 Hyundai Elantra recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra.

Most common 1992 Hyundai Elantra problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	9
Electrical System	9
Engine And Engine Cooling	8
Structure	4
Suspension	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Seat Belts	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2001-04-13, Visibility
WHEN TRYING TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WERE FROZEN WHILE SWITCH WAS ON, WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE THEM. INSTEAD OF BLOWING A FUSE, WIRING HARNESS GOT HOT AND BURNED ALL WIRES. *AK

1999-06-30, Electrical System
THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WENT INSIDE INTO DOCTOR'S OFFICE, AND SOMEONE CAME IN AND TOLD HER THAT CAR WAS ON FIRE IN PARKING LOT. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING SHORTED OUT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

1999-03-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
TIMING BELT, FAILED CAUSING CYLINDER HEAD DAMAGE FROM VALVES, ENGINE BLOWN

1999-03-08, Electrical System
I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 35, I MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS FLEW TO THE LEFT, THEY WERE NOT ON AT THE TIME, BLACK SMOKE FILLED THE CAR, THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CAR JERKED FORWARD WITH A THUMP. I MANAGED TO PULL THE CAR TO THE SHOLDER JUST AS THE CAR DIED. THE CAR WAS TOLLED TO THE AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALIST IN EL DORADE, KS. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ABOUT 8 COMPUTER BOARD FRIED AND HAD TO BE REPLASED. I STILL HAVE THEM IN MY GARAGE. ON THE E.C.U. I WAS TOLD THAT IT ROTTED????? IT WAS MUST HAVE BEEN SUBMERGED IN WATER.

1999-02-09, Electrical System
VEHICLE WILL NOT START. WOULD DIE OUT WHEN IT DOES START. ALTERNATOR HAD BROKEN. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

1992 Hyundai Elantra questions

Does the 1992 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (9), Electrical System (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Hyundai Elantra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.