1995 Hyundai Elantra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 18%of 112 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 20 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Hyundai Elantra, 18% of the 112 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After turning off vehicle, consumer could smell a paint odor in passenger's compartment, then vehicle would fail to restart. Also, after diconnecting air hose and reconnecting air hose vehicle will restart. Dealer had been contacted. Firestone tires keep going flat, size p175/65r14, consumer was once told the problem is with the rims.”
NHTSA complaint #886530, filed 2001-04“Purchase vehicle in may of 1997 had 49000 miles on car timing belt broke at 74000 miles belt had already been replace because it had a gates belt on the car when I had it replaced broke again in november of 1999 with 94761 miles only a little over 20000 miles on belt Hyundai book says replace timing belt every 60000 miles but timing belt is breaking every 20000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #715372, filed 1999-11“This is the second time that this happend. Previous time was told it was timing failure. Air bag light came on and stays on. Dealer could not get it to go off(not due to accident). Check engine light came on. Took car to dealer. Suposidely fix it. Came back on in two hours. I”
NHTSA complaint #715349, filed 1999-11“Pressure buildup in gas tank, split gas line at filler neck of tank, have to keep gas cap loose to release pressure in order to avoid leakage, continuous smell of gasoline inside vehicle, have to keep windows cracked to avoid occupants becoming nauseated; also replaced seat track/valve cover gasket/stabilizer/steering rack.”
NHTSA complaint #802392, filed 1996-10“While driving and stopped at a stop light, no indicator light came on, vehicle made clinking noise and cut off. Dealer states extended warranty does not cover engine, and cannot remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828535, filed 1998-10Related 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 1995 Hyundai Elantra
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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