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1992 Hyundai Elantra Base

The 1992 Hyundai Elantra Base is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a manual 5-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,375 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Elantra measures 171.6 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,452 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,375 ($21,717 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection
Displacement1.6 L
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection (MPFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionManual 5-speed
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in.
Wheels Rear14-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.6 in
Width65.9 in
Height54.5 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb Weight2,452 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear37.6 in
Legroom Front42.6 in
Legroom Rear33.4 in
Shoulder Room Front54.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.4 in
Hip Room Front50.9 in
Hip Room Rear50.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1992 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Hyundai ELANTRA.

30 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Hyundai ELANTRA

Owner Complaints

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Hyundai ELANTRA (1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System9
Power Train7
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Structure3
Suspension3
Hydraulic2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 13, 2001 · Visibility
“WHEN TRYING TO USE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WERE FROZEN WHILE SWITCH WAS ON, WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE THEM. INSTEAD OF BLOWING A FUSE, WIRING HARNESS GOT HOT AND BURNED ALL WIRES. *AK”
Jun 30, 1999 · Electrical System Fire
“THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WENT INSIDE INTO DOCTOR'S OFFICE, AND SOMEONE CAME IN AND TOLD HER THAT CAR WAS ON FIRE IN PARKING LOT. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING…”
Mar 9, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“TIMING BELT, FAILED CAUSING CYLINDER HEAD DAMAGE FROM VALVES, ENGINE BLOWN”
Mar 8, 1999 · Electrical System Fire
“I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 35, I MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS FLEW TO THE LEFT, THEY WERE NOT ON AT THE TIME, BLACK SMOKE FILLED THE CAR, THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CAR JERKED FORWARD WITH A THUMP. I MANAGED TO…”
Feb 9, 1999 · Electrical System
“VEHICLE WILL NOT START. WOULD DIE OUT WHEN IT DOES START. ALTERNATOR HAD BROKEN. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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