Complaints
179
Crashes
32
Fires
5
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:18
#213 complaints
Automatic Transmission
#312 complaints
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 23 | 18 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1995 Hyundai Elantra has 179 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (23 complaints); Automatic Transmission (13 complaints); Airbags (12 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra include 32 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 26 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 1995 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 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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