10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Hyundai Elantra wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1997 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 172000

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The entire tread section debonded and seperated from the rest of the tire. The tire immediatelly lost all pressure. The vehiche became uncontrollable and left the right side of the interstate. The vehicle became airborne for 40 to 50 feet and impacted on the right forward quarter panel. The vehicle then rolled four times coming to rest on it's wheels. All the occupant were wearing seat belts, which saved their lives. All were airlifted to good samaritan hospital in phoenix AZ. My wife suffered two dislocated carpels in her left wrist, bruised left shoulder and bruised right arm. My daughter's right wrist was severly lacerated that required intensive recontructive surgery. My son's suffered only bumps and bruises and was treated and released from the hospital. My daughter is going to require extensive rehab for her right hand, but the doctor is optimistic for recovery. These tires were recently rotated, were properly serviced and inspected before my family left on their trip.( dot number: Tire size: P175/65R14 )

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 251998

Elantra

  • miles
Defective steering system caused loss of steering control, resulting in an accident. Prior to the accident, steering had a vibration and tires were worn too quickly. Also had a problem with vehicle overheating intermittently. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #1

Aug 241998

Elantra

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Uniroyal yoldypri 476 (P175) tires did not hold air properly causing excessive wear and failure.

- Lake Hill, NY, USA

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