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1996 Hyundai Elantra Electrical system Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
14%of 100 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of the 100 complaints for this model year.

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 reported this information given to you to the main company in the month of august on several occasions; however, I have not received a response. In my opinion, this is totally unfair because I am making payments on an automobile that is literally falling apart. I feel that it Hyundai motor finance company should have made some preparation to satisfy their customer,one who has an excellent paying history. I am very dissatified with this product and would like a better automobile, one in which I would feel comfortable driving and paying for in the remainder years. Please help! …”

NHTSA complaint #700032, filed 1998-10

“Consumer states while driving, the engine check light came on and then the vehicle stalled out. Vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions and the problem is reccurring. Oxygen sensor and coil pack were replaced. Fuel injectors were cleaned, throttle body replaced. But problem still existed until dealer found battery had dead cell.”

NHTSA complaint #8013238, filed 2002-07

“Engine lights comes on,surges,misses,jerks,dies,tapping noise,loses power,these things have happened repeatedly. Other repairs 9-26-98 alternator,generator mileage 24662: 10-29-98 missing and rough idle couldn't find problem, mileage 25350; 3-22-99 plug and cable set changed again, mileage 29167; 4-12-99 replaced transmission part, mileage 29760; have talked to consumer assistant center,the dm,all I am told is to keep taking it in . …”

NHTSA complaint #705793, filed 1999-04

“Electrical ignition coil: when driving car will lose power and shut completely off. Pull off the highway and restart and it will run fine . Tokk to dealer and was told the first time it was the ignition coil wire, the second time dealer said it was the alternator.”

NHTSA complaint #816234, filed 1997-10

“After making a stop the vehicle will stall out, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, the dealer replaced a clip in the electrical system, the consumer has also had problems with the windshield wipers being inoperative, dealer replaced the wiper motor.”

NHTSA complaint #807078, filed 1997-01

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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 1996 Hyundai Elantra

Engine cooling
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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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