Hyundai Elantra Wagon

19962000 · 10 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
23
Best
24

The Hyundai Elantra Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 10 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2000. Over this period, the Elantra Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2000
24
1999
24
1998
24
1997
24
1996
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Elantra Wagon) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Hyundai Elantra Wagon. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Hyundai Hyundai Elantra grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
74
Total Deaths
68

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.8%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
18.9%
DUI Involved
28.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
15%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2020
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2017
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
1.23
2015
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2014
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.79

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1999
2
1996
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory