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1992 Hyundai Elantra Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
31%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Hyundai Elantra, 31% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #704154, filed 1999-03

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #832669, filed 1998-12

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #841525, filed 1999-06

“Consumer started car wouldn't start dealer say there was an electrical fire having other problem. Tt consumer stated vehicle has an oil leak, consumer also states after second day of purchase door would not oppen.”

NHTSA complaint #974588, filed 1995-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
20241730%
20232525%
20221919%
20213123%
20202711%
20193715%
20184315%
201711215%
2016228%
2015239%
20144712%
201315512%
201212619%
20115112%
20104813%
2009249%
20083110%
20073212%
20061610%
2005107%
200463%
2003104%
2002134%
2001217%
20003317%
19991814%
199824%
1997109%
19961414%
19951413%
19941621%
1993313%
1992931%

Other parts of the 1992 Hyundai Elantra

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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