1993 Hyundai Elantra Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Hyundai Elantra. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The transmission has been replaced more than 5 times in a 3 months period. Also the pulley and belt assembly has been replaced twice within one month. If the car is driven on the freeway for more that 10 mins the transmission will go ot.*ak”
“The transmission has been replaced more than 5 times in a 3 months period. Also the pulley and belt assembly has been replaced twice within one month. If the car is driven on the freeway for more that 10 mins the transmission will go ot.*ak”
“While driving in traffic, vehicle stalls out without warning. Seems to happen every week. Have taken to dealership 5-6 times for stalling. Mechanic replaced fuel pump & some other parts. Problem was not resolved. *ak consumer found recall 94v09, however this recall is for 1994 models and consumer…”
“While driving in traffic, vehicle stalls out without warning. Seems to happen every week. Have taken to dealership 5-6 times for stalling. Mechanic replaced fuel pump & some other parts. Problem was not resolved. *ak consumer found recall 94v09, however this recall is for 1994 models and consumer…”
“While driving in traffic, vehicle stalls out without warning. Seems to happen every week. Have taken to dealership 5-6 times for stalling. Mechanic replaced fuel pump & some other parts. Problem was not resolved. *ak consumer found recall 94v09, however this recall is for 1994 models and consumer…”
“Progressive deterioration of automatic transmission cooling lines, causing transmission fluid leak. Repair equal to book value. *ak”
“Crankshaft pulley became disabled as I was driving on hywy. A/c belt broke at same time. Car would not operate and had to have someone tow car home.took car to local hyundai dealership. Auto repair serviceman did visual check, attempted to start engine and engine turned over weakly. Serviceman…”
“Engine check light came on,and there was fire dropping from under the vehicle. When consumer pulled over, and popped hood up, fire was coming from under the hood wires from the starter burned, and consumer was able to put the fire out. *ak”
Defect investigations
SCISSOR JACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE
ODI HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CANADIAN RECALL.FURTHERMORE, THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO EVALUATE HYUNDAI'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE THE UNITE STATES…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Hyundai Elantra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.