2004 Hyundai Elantra safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
24
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 18 report injuries (26 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2004 Hyundai Elantra vehicles were involved in 35 fatal crashes with 25 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskCERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM · Oct 17, 2005
- Crash riskCERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM · Sep 12, 2005
- Fire riskDURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) OFFSET FRONTAL BARRIER… · Jul 30, 2004
- Fire riskDURING AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) OFFSET FRONTAL BARRIER… · May 3, 2004
- Crash riskON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED OR IS OCCUPIED… · Aug 26, 2003