2008 Hyundai Elantra air bags problems
42 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 24 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 34 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 24 crashes, 34 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was in an accident where the auto cartwheeled, hit a telephone pole, and landed upside down. Not a single airbag deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light flickered and then remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted however, the contact was informed that there was no recalls on the vehicle and that the vehicle had to be repaired at the owner's expense.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra
- Steering 55 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints