1996 Honda Accord vs 1996 Hyundai Elantra
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 | 1996 Honda Accord | 1996 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 472 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 60 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,602 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 109 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 96 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 74 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 14 |
| Power Train | 27 | 20 |
| Visibility | 21 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 2 |
| Tires | 21 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 16 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
1996 Honda Accord
1996 Hyundai Elantra
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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.