Most common 1995 Hyundai Elantra problems
Share of the 112 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Elantra complaints by model year
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1995 Hyundai Elantra recalls (1)
Air bags › Frontal
The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the air bag assembly wiring harness connector to determine if it contains a terminal holder. If it does not, one will be installed.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Hyundai Elantra:
Rear suspension failure
Odi has received complaints pertaining to rear suspension problems.additional information is needed to fully understand the nature and circumstances of the canadian recall.furthermore, this investigation is opened to evaluate Hyundai's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign to include the unite states population.
Scissor jack failure
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Hyundai Elantra owners say
Air bags all 35 →
In the case of air bag, I was hit by a f350 pickup at 40 miles ph and the bag did not deploy, but the light came and it will not go off. Called Hyundai dealer and they said my VIN number is not applicable for the recall. In the case of the gas problem, the smell of gas permiates through out the car with no logical explanation. In the case of the wiring failure, it was the wiring harness which caught on fire and was to be replaced at my cost , which was done by rick case Mazda in 1999.
While driving at 65 MPH vehicle was struck from the rear by another vehicle traveling at 110 MPH, consumer's vehicle was pushed into a guardrail, and the air bags did not deploy. Driver suffered injuries to the neck/back/ hip, and chest. Also, passenger suffered back/neck injuries. Dealer has not been contacted.
Engine & cooling all 20 →
Purchase vehicle in May of 1997 had 49000 miles on car timing belt broke at 74000 miles belt had already been replace because it had a gates belt on the car when I had it replaced broke again in November of 1999 with 94761 miles only a little over 20000 miles on belt Hyundai book says replace timing belt every 60000 miles but timing belt is breaking every 20000 miles.
After turning off vehicle, consumer could smell a paint odor in passenger's compartment, then vehicle would fail to restart. Also, after diconnecting air hose and reconnecting air hose vehicle will restart. Dealer had been contacted. Firestone tires keep going flat, size p175/65r14, consumer was once told the problem is with the rims.
Transmission & drivetrain
Since having the car, I've experienced problems with the transmission to include trans jumping out of gear occassionally, failure for gear shift to go into gear, complete failure of the transmission. Other problems include electrical problems, I.e., alternator, battery, etc. But most prevelant was the transmission. I recently had to completely replace the transmission, torck converter, kick-down switch at a cost of approx. $3,100. When I contacted the dealer and Hyundai, I was completely blown-off by both. I feel these are excessive repairs for a 3 year old car that has been serviced and maintenanced regularly. I also experience foul oders coming from the air conditioner as well as breaking problems.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, vehicle went into neutral. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states that while driving and pushing the gas pedal down a little to accelerate, the engine revved but the car didn?t go anywhere, consumer let off the gas pedal immediately and the engine revved to idle, hit the gas again and the transmission finally shifted to a forward gear. Consumer replaced the second transmission but the problem still exists.
1995 Hyundai Elantra engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Hyundai Elantra a good car?
Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Elantra rates better than average: 45% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Elantra at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Hyundai Elantra?
The air bags — 35 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the engine & cooling (20) and transmission & drivetrain (19).
How many recalls does the 1995 Hyundai Elantra have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra, the most recent from May 24, 1995 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Elantra?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2017, 2012, 2018 and 2011. See the full Hyundai Elantra years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Hyundai Elantra problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 103,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.