1994 Hyundai Elantra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 21%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Hyundai Elantra, 21% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Hyundai Elantra has many defects, and had been to the dealer where purchased. They claimed nothing was wrong, and they wouldn't warranty any of these problems. Another problem I faced was less then a month after the car was purchased the battery failed and that was not under warranty. So I had to replace it at my cost. The door handles in the summer get hot and melt and fall off, I've had to replaced all door handles in the interior, said this was not under warranty. My A/C knobs keep falling off and breaking, and this is also not under warranty, so at my cost they have been replaced twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #705462, filed 1999-04“Air bag light is on and won't go off. Vehicle has been in the shop for repairs, and the dealer can't find the problem. While hooked up to the computer, found high voltage and also found alternator was overhcharging - replaced alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #844042, filed 1999-09“While driivng, the wiring harness under the hood caught on fire and burned. First engine check light came on, and smoke came from the dashbroad. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #841261, filed 1999-06“During vehicle operation. The air conditioner and headlights stopped working due to the wire which goes from the battery to the engine compartment fuse box, had melted.”
NHTSA complaint #801157, filed 1996-08“Nhtsa recall 94v090 mfg., 94-01-611; after recall performed, vehicle has serious stalling failures. Charlie thomas Hyundai 2 to 3 times have tried to correct.”
NHTSA complaint #966942, filed 1995-06Related recalls
- 94V090000May 11, 1994In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open…Covers: Hyundai Elantra 1994, Excel 1994
Related service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 17 | 30% |
| 2023 | 25 | 25% |
| 2022 | 19 | 19% |
| 2021 | 31 | 23% |
| 2020 | 27 | 11% |
| 2019 | 37 | 15% |
| 2018 | 43 | 15% |
| 2017 | 112 | 15% |
| 2016 | 22 | 8% |
| 2015 | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 | 47 | 12% |
| 2013 | 155 | 12% |
| 2012 | 126 | 19% |
| 2011 | 51 | 12% |
| 2010 | 48 | 13% |
| 2009 | 24 | 9% |
| 2008 | 31 | 10% |
| 2007 | 32 | 12% |
| 2006 | 16 | 10% |
| 2005 | 10 | 7% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 33 | 17% |
| 1999 | 18 | 14% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 9% |
| 1996 | 14 | 14% |
| 1995 | 14 | 13% |
| 1994 | 16 | 21% |
| 1993 | 3 | 13% |
| 1992 | 9 | 31% |
Other parts of the 1994 Hyundai Elantra
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology