Air Bag Related Problems of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Hyundai Elantra


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at 15-20 mph impact, and both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

While driving down highway traveling 75 mph consumer, attempting to avoid hitting vehicle in front, applied brakes suddenly and vehicle swerved, hitting another vehicle in the other lane. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Owner rear ended a truck at 20 to 30mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.   Read details...


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