Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra

Three problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2000 Elantra.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2005

The contact stated when car had 20,000 miles on it started having electrical problems. The srs light came on, and it was making a funny sound at 31,000 miles. She said different lights on the dashboard would come on, but she was not sure which ones. The car ran out of oil, and the consumer stated there was no light to come on to indicate the car was low on oil. The car had 118,000 miles on it at that time. The contact has to replace the engine.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2004

While away on vaccation in virginia, drivers seat belt sprung and tightened up on driver, air bag light went on on the dash. About 200 miles later upon starting the car while in process of putting on pax seat belt, it sprung and tightened up. Upon returning home, visited dealer for service. Told to make appt for following week and they put seat belts on order. Wnr in 8/3 for scheduled appt, they didn't have the belts and told they weren't ordered. Dealer then ordered air bage mode & belts. As of 8/13 still don't have and car warranty not honored, yet.

3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2001

While driving at 15-20 mph and trying to come to a complete stop vehicle slid on ice and rear ended a truck. Air bags did no deploy even though whole front end/headlights/ radiator, and bumper were torn off. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that it was normal because it did not hit right sensor button.


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