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2002 Hyundai Elantra

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2002 Hyundai Elantra. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

6 recalls name the 2002 Hyundai Elantra. Newest first.

Owner complaints

342 complaints58 involved a crash4 involved a fire40 injuries2 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Suspension100
  2. Air bags72
  3. Service brakes, hydraulic34
  4. Structure30
  5. Fuel system, gasoline24
  6. Vehicle speed control18
  7. Exterior lighting18
  8. Power train17
  9. Seat belts16
  10. Steering16

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Hyundai Elantra model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.