1999 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,900 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 rear frame crossmember has rusted through and holds the other suspension components in place. The whole car is severely rusted. Hyundai rusting in the salt belt states is documented. I would like Hyundai to replace all rusted out frame suspension members.”
NHTSA complaint #10456890, filed 2012-04, 128,900 miles“While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severly pulls to right or left, causing loss of control cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. The vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on the air system stopped completely due to the heater fan and motor assembly failure. Check the engine light came on due to burned spark plug wires.”
NHTSA complaint #888814, filed 2001-05Related 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 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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 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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