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KMHDN46D25U••••••2005 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Hyundai ELANTRA build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
121on the model
31builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedAir Bags 8Vehicle Speed Control 2Steering 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2012
I was driving down hwy I-45 south in dallas, tx and hit black ice. That is ice that cannot be seen on the road. I was going approximately 50 to 55 mph. I hit the brakes and hit the back of a metal trailer. The welded mesh landscaper trailers popular in dallas. In other words I…
SteeringApr 2023
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and released; however, the brake light remained illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000 (Exterior…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2010
The contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while her foot was on the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward and eventually it stopped. The contact experienced acceleration on a smaller scale twice before the latest failure. The vehicle was taken to an…
Service BrakesFeb 2006
I am having some what the same issue my husband had with his 2002 elantra which was reported to your organization, and had resulted in an accident. In my 2005 elantra the manufacturer evidently knew what the issue was in the 2002 and has now moved the brake pedal .75 of an inch…
Air BagsJul 2016
The contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ocs mat failed and the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHDN46D25U196698 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.