1994 Hyundai Elantra vs 1994 Saturn SL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Hyundai Elantra | 1994 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 2 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 31 | 20 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 44 |
| Seats | 1 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 38 |
| Power Train | 9 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
1994 Hyundai Elantra
1994 Saturn SL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.