1999 Hyundai Elantra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,250 miles.
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.
“The air bag and check engine lights stays on all the time. Both driver and rear passenger windows will not work, both must be taped up. Car has had a electrial burning smell off and on for a year. The headlights goes bright while driving. Getting less than 20 mpg gas. Batteries frequently goes dead.”
NHTSA complaint #10096495, filed 2004-10, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the front headlights lens were discolored and visibility at night was very limited. The Hyundai corporate office was notified and they stated that the headlights were only covered under a five year warranty. The current and failure mileages were 94,500. Updated 12/06/07”
NHTSA complaint #10206345, filed 2007-10, 94,500 miles“Rear driver's side brake light continuously went out. The mechanic determined water somehow got into the wires, but could find no cracks in the light covers. Also, engine oil and engine check lights illuminated. Dealer made some repairs, but the lights continued to stay on.”
NHTSA complaint #10057408, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10178175Jul 14, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 28 | 11% |
| 2019 | 65 | 26% |
| 2018 | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 72 | 5% |
| 2012 | 17 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 | 38 | 25% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra
41 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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