2005 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
30
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 19 report injuries (26 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2005 Hyundai Elantra vehicles were involved in 57 fatal crashes with 45 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 riskExterior Lighting · Jul 21, 2009
- 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
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE… · Apr 28, 2005