general problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.

Takata recall. The airbag light is illuminated on dash. The vehicle has never been in an accident yet the light is on. Not sure if airbags will work if an accident ever does occur. Cannot have full coverage insurance because air bag light is on. Vehicle was stationary when light came on. Unknown why this failure occured.

All four windows stopped functioning at once. Researched this problem and it is extremely common. This is a major safety problem in case windows are needed to escape from vehicle due to accident. The temperature of vehicle can also exceed safe degree due to windows not opening. No warning was given before all windows ceased to function. Started vehicle and windows would not work from any control. Had to take mother to doctor for heat exhaustion from excessive temperatures building up in car.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 -45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that the failure was caused by a faulty wire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,783. Updated 5/7/12 the consumer stated the dealership tried three times to repair the vehicle. Updated 05/14/12.

Car accelerated beyond control to ~90 mph before steering lock and car went into jersey barriers. According to TSB from Hyundai this is an electrical component know issue call a tps(throttle position sensor) for 2001 Hyundai Elantra's with a "1" in the 10th position of the VIN number. The TSB number is 01-36-027. Before we contact Hyundai , I wanted to see if this was on recall or safety check and I was not able to find any info.

Vehicle commenced to overheat while driving at 30 mph. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the problem was cause by a bad thermostat. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed consumer that the problem was not the thermostat, but it was an electrical problem.

I have had some electrical problems from the day I purchased the car. Tried to resolve these with Hyundai but they said unless they were currnetly happening when the car was brought in there was nothing they could do about it. The mirror will sometimes move on its own and sometimes the electrical in the car will all go on without the car being on. The malfunciton light lights up here and there also. Also I have a problem with my front end suspention being very shakey and my brakes shake when stopping at higher speeds. I have only had the car a year. One more problem that it has is a major bolt in the front suspention went bad a month after I bought the car and so the dealer fixed that but they said it came off the assembly line that way. The electrical problems started a month after purchase. I bought the car new. I hate my car.