2003 Hyundai Elantra vs 2005 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 234 | 137 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 44 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,638 mi | 53,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 48 | 71 |
| Suspension | 61 | 3 |
| Structure | 32 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 14 |
| Steering | 16 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 43 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 26 |
| Stalling | 8 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2003 Hyundai Elantra
2005 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.