2002 Hyundai Elantra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,650 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Was traveling home at 6 pm and I was coming over a hill and a car stoped short I swerved to avoid collission and side swiped a telephone pole.the airbags went off and I was hit with a piece of sharpnal that went into my lip causing me to get stitches and has left my face disfigured.”
NHTSA complaint #10717871, filed 2015-05, 110,000 miles“In july 2008, the control arm of my 2002 Hyundai Elantra broke off while I was driving approx. 10 MPH and approaching a stop light. I lost control of the car and skidded off the rode, but did not hit any other car or barrier. I had the car fixed at the closest auto shop. I received a recall notice yesterday from Hyundai related to corrosion of the control arm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321596, filed 2010-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the traction control sensor warning light flickered and the bcd player would not stop operating unless there was a bcd inside. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10786859, filed 2015-10, 91,000 miles“2002 Elantra surged forward when brakes were applied. The dealer attributed the violent acceleration as possibly being due to the thick rubber floor mat which may have been wedge under the accelerator, however the consumer disagreed with that theory stating when he started the vehicle, the floor mat was at least 6-9 inches away from the accelerator. The consumer, his wife and the mechanic all experienced the sudden acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #10162621, filed 2006-07“Complaint regarding the tether locks attached to the back seat of the car that holds the car seat. While taking a turn, consumer's son fell off from car seat. Upon inspection of consumer, it was found that tether lock which hold car seat had broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10081816, filed 2004-07Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 23% |
| 2024 | 17 | 30% |
| 2023 | 23 | 23% |
| 2022 | 21 | 21% |
| 2021 | 30 | 23% |
| 2020 | 26 | 10% |
| 2019 | 25 | 10% |
| 2018 | 54 | 19% |
| 2017 | 131 | 17% |
| 2016 | 54 | 18% |
| 2015 | 48 | 18% |
| 2014 | 49 | 13% |
| 2013 | 127 | 10% |
| 2012 | 67 | 10% |
| 2011 | 35 | 8% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 16 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 13% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra
95 complaintsAir bags
70 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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