Five problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2004 Elantra.
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. She stated that the airbag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. There was an open recall on her vehicle, (see NHTSA campaign id number: 03v322000), however the dealer attempted several times to re-program the sensor but to no avail. He then stated that he would have to remove the front driver's and passenger's side seats in order to accurately repair the airbag sensor, however the costs in doing so would not be covered by the manufacturer. The contact stated that if there was a defect in the vehicle, she should not be liable for the repairs. The recall is still open on the vehicle. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were under 90,000.
While driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, technician indicated to consumer the passenger had to weigh 66. 4 pounds in order for the air bag light to turn off, although with people who weighed over 100 pounds the air bag light was still on.
While driving passenger air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result air bags became inoperative, and wouldn't deploy when needed. Dealership inspected the vehicle three times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Finally, technician urged the consumer not to worry about that light, but problem still existed.
When driving at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer informed the dealer about this issue. However, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
Warning light comes on and off on passenger side while in motion.