1993 Hyundai Elantra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Hyundai Elantra, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,700 miles.
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.
“The transmission has been replaced more than 5 times in a 3 months period. Also the pulley and belt assembly has been replaced twice within one month. If the car is driven on the freeway for more that 10 mins the transmission will go ot.”
NHTSA complaint #10029145, filed 2003-07, 120,700 miles“Crankshaft pulley became disabled as I was driving on hywy. A/c belt broke at same time. Car would not operate and had to have someone tow car home.took car to local Hyundai dealership. Auto repair serviceman did visual check, attempted to start engine and engine turned over weakly. Serviceman reported that there was no engine compression which pointed to timing chain problems. A knocking sound indicated that at time engine failed there was damage to valve(s). I informed him that a belt had busted and to please look into it. …”
NHTSA complaint #710408, filed 1999-08“While driving in traffic, vehicle stalls out without warning. Seems to happen every week. Have taken to dealership 5-6 times for stalling. Mechanic replaced fuel pump & some other parts. Problem was not resolved. Consumer found recall 94v09, however this recall is for 1994 models and consumer owns a 1993, consumer informed dealer of this recall and they stated that consumer would still be charged for repairs, dealer has replaced the fuel pump, however stalling still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #890251, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 21 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 3% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 43 | 22% |
| 1999 | 22 | 17% |
| 1998 | 12 | 22% |
| 1997 | 20 | 17% |
| 1996 | 20 | 20% |
| 1995 | 20 | 18% |
| 1994 | 8 | 11% |
| 1993 | 5 | 21% |
| 1992 | 8 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1993 Hyundai Elantra
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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