2002 Hyundai Elantra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,550miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,550 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 Hyundai Elantra accelerated after making a hesitation and a very loud noise. I crashed into a tree head on and had multiple injuries. A witness said he heard the loud noise and the car take off with a great amount of speed. After the car was towed to the towing yard, we were told that the accelerator was still wide open when they started the car to move it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356033, filed 2010-09, 180,000 miles“When I started my car the engine was revving super high. This is the third time. Its happened since april 2004 purchase date. I almost hit a parked car the first time it occured. The car lurched forward when I shifted out of park”
NHTSA complaint #10082951, filed 2004-07, 51,000 miles“On 11/03/05 I had an accident where I rear ended another vehicle. I did not realize exactly what happened at the time of the accident, but did tell the police something was wrong with either the brakes or the tires. I just had a very uncomfortable feeling when attempting to stop! I felt as though the vehicle was coasting. The damage to my vehicle was $1,385.00 and I have no idea of the damage to the other vehicle. I subsequently discovered, after duplicating the incident, my foot was on both the brake and accelerator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143293, filed 2005-11, 72,225 miles“Dt: consumer's mother drove this vehicle. On 5 separate occasions, the vehicle accelerated on its own. One incident was in a store parking lot, the consumer had the vehicle in reverse and it revved up like a jet engine, and did 2 1/2 circles. The vehicle was turned off to stop it.”
NHTSA complaint #10125147, filed 2005-08, 29,550 miles“When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. On several occasions, while parked the engine revved up, which caused the consumer to hit another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10020177, filed 2003-06, 2,200 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 11% |
| 2023 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 24 | 3% |
| 2016 | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 | 15 | 6% |
| 2014 | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 | 50 | 4% |
| 2012 | 27 | 4% |
| 2011 | 16 | 4% |
| 2010 | 22 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 7% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 7% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra
95 complaintsAir bags
70 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTires
10 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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