Complaints
183
Crashes
24
Fires
4
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#134 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:76,754 mi
Crash-related:1
#216 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:16
#311 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:93,286 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 34 | 1 | — | 76,754 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 16 | 16 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 1 | 93,286 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 120,322 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 119,470 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | — | 137,250 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 38,413 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,754
Air Bags:Frontal
16
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,286
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,322
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,470
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,250
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,413
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Hyundai Elantra has 183 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 34 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (34 complaints, avg 76,754 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (16 complaints); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 93,286 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 1999 Hyundai Elantra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,761 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Hyundai Elantra include 24 crash-related reports, 4 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 1999 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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