NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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197 reports62,000 miles · Jun 24, 2004
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, BOTH AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT, DIDN'T RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT LOCK IN THE CRASH. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IS 5FT 6IN. THE CONSUMER BROKE BOTH SIDES OF HIS/…
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WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, BOTH AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT, DIDN'T RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT LOCK IN THE CRASH. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IS 5FT 6IN. THE CONSUMER BROKE BOTH SIDES OF HIS/HER CHEST BONE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, IT WHEN IN THE AIR AND DID NOT PROTECT THE CONSUMER FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL.CW
NHTSA ODI #10074279
37,000 miles · Apr 13, 2004
Air BagsUnknown Or OtherCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY THIS RESULTED IN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINING INJURIES. *AK *LA
NHTSA ODI #10067069
63,999 miles · Apr 12, 2004
Wheels
MAJOR WHEEL CRACKS FOUND ON ONE WHEEL ON 6/19/03 WITH 59,367 REPLACED BY DEALER 2ND WHEEL CRACK FOUND ON 4/12/04 WITH 63,999 MILES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10066011
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2004
Exterior Lighting
CONSUMER NOTICED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS HEADLIGHTS FAILED. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAD ITS FIFTH HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT.*AK *MR
NHTSA ODI #10059783
52,000 miles · Mar 5, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN APPROACHING THE STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED. IT ALSO OCCURS MORE OFTEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10061471
93,000 miles · Mar 2, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
I HAD TO REPLACE THERMOSTAT/RADAITOR/SPARK PLUGS/WIRES, AND OIL CHANGE IN NOVEMEBER, COSTING $800, THE FOLLOWING MONTH I HAD TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN MY CAR, COSTING $6000. MY CAR IS STILL IN THE 10YEAR 100,000MILE WARRANTY, AND THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR OVER 3MONTHS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10060218
Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2004
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOUR TIMES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10057430
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2004
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT BELT POPPED LOOSE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT A TREE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE DRIVER WAS SEEN BY A MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ON SITE, BUT REFUSED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
NHTSA ODI #10055794
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKES. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. *AK…
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CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKES. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10055709
54,000 miles · Jan 20, 2004
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A DEER IN THE ROAD. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10055377
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