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#BS-1992-HYUELA-38C6

1992 Hyundai Elantra

Based on reports from 46 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
46
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Recalls
0
TSBs
14
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 46 complaints, 1 crashes, 5 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

8 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission8 (17%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (9%)
Electrical System:ignition3 (7%)
Electrical System:wiring2 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (4%)
Structure:body2 (4%)
Structure:body:door2 (4%)
Seat Belts1 (2%)

1992 Hyundai Elantra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring Issues

Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Elantra is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 46 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1992 Hyundai Elantra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Hyundai Elantra is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
The 1992 Hyundai Elantra has 46 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1992 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1992 Hyundai Elantra according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Hyundai Elantra problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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