1993 Hyundai Elantra
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Hyundai Elantra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
1993 Hyundai Elantra at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1993 Hyundai Elantra recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1993 Hyundai Elantra.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1993 Hyundai Elantra common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1993 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1993 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
1993 Hyundai Elantra MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1993 Hyundai Elantra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1993 Hyundai Elantra. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE Open
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.
NHTSA #SQ96017 · Structure · opened Nov 1996SCISSOR JACK FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE95060 · Equipment · opened Dec 1995 · closed Mar 1996An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 16
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 16.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lam…
Bulletin 23-BD-002H · Visibility · Jan 2023This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Bulletin 21-EM-003H · Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment · Mar 2021This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Bulletin 20-BR-002H · Service Brakes · Nov 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) d…
Bulletin 20-SS-004H · Wheels, Tires · Nov 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
Bulletin 20-EE-003H · Equipment, Electrical System · Apr 2020The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the b…
Bulletin 19-BE-011H-1 · Back Over Prevention, Lane Departure · Nov 2019THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT).
Bulletin 5NP-S9D9P-10 · Power Train · Sep 2016SHOP MANUAL ON DOHC SPARK PLUG WIRE ROUTING. *YC
Bulletin 9806-9836004 · Electrical System · Aug 1998INFORMATION ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *YC
Bulletin 9880001 · Visibility · Jan 1998SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW
Bulletin 9740002 · Power Train · Jan 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ELANTRA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1993 Hyundai Elantra. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Suspension
THE BOLTS FASTENING THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. IF ONE OF THESE BOLTS FAIL, THE TRAILING ARM MAY BECOME DETACHED ON ONE SIDE, ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO MOVE REARWARD OF ITS INTENDED POSITION. THIS COULD CHANGE THE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSTAL…
Transport Canada #1996156 · Oct 1996Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra, also known as the Hyundai Avante, is a series of compact cars produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.