1994 Hyundai Elantra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Hyundai Elantra, 11% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“While driving or when placing vehicle in reverse, vehicle will cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced some parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #863429, filed 2000-06“Consumer expperiencing ongoing problem with vehicle timing chain breaking on three occasions. Owner's manual stated timing chain should be replaced every 60,00 miles. ; timing chain has broken at 30,000; 50,000 and now at 82,000. Dealer / mfr. Notified.”
NHTSA complaint #831929, filed 1998-12“While driving smelled something burning, arrived at destination, took items out of trunk and were hot. Called manufacturer/ dealer 60 miles away; told not to drive then; thought it was muffler & had it replaced. Notified manufacturer again .”
NHTSA complaint #812121, filed 1997-05“The pistons are cracked, causing the motor to lock up. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair. The owner has notified the manufacturer about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #819350, filed 1997-11Related 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 1994 Hyundai Elantra
31 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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