1998 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the 55 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.
“Purchased the car 7/98 as a demo with 5500 miles with full factory warranty. 1 month later in 8/98, had driven 5100 miles (which included vacation to north carolina) and both front tires showing belts. Sent to local tire alignment place for 2 free tires and alignment wheel balancing for all 4 tires. 2 months later (10/98), car is pulling to one side, sometimes the other...tire worn again, replaced tire again after 3,800 miles driven on new tires free of charge. Again alignment and balancing completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #705985, filed 1999-04“This is a 1998 vehicle that is giving consumer problems with stalling. Also the front end shakes very hard while driving at 40 MPH. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833207, filed 1999-01Related service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 99 | 8% |
| 2012 | 45 | 7% |
| 2011 | 66 | 15% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 61 | 26% |
| 2002 | 95 | 28% |
| 2001 | 81 | 26% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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