2001 Hyundai Elantra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,364miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra, 1% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,364 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 seat track locking system does not always hold. The lock fails throwing the seat backwards on the track when putting the transmission in first and letting the clutch up to go forward. After the 2nd occurrence, , after I adjusted the seat I pushed the control lever down feeling it click in. Performing this extra cautionary movement has not always held the seat in place. The last incident occurred this july, 2002. I will try to have it addressed by the dealer at my next oil change.”
NHTSA complaint #764926, filed 2002-07“The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light continued to illuminate until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failure five times. The total repairs performed consisted of rerouting the air bag wire harness, tightening the pin connectors and the air bag terminal. Also, the air bag module connector was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348272, filed 2010-08, 7,364 miles“While driving vehicle hit a dip in road and seat seemed as though it was falling backwards. Also, heard a noise coming from seat. Seat appeared to be loose. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing was wrong with seat. Please add VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #899308, filed 2001-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
118 complaintsSuspension
81 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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