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1998 Hyundai Elantra
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
75 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Hyundai Elantra?
EPA figures for the 1998 Hyundai Elantra reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1998 Hyundai Elantra?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Hyundai Elantra in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1998 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Hyundai Elantra, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.