Hyundai Accent grinding brakes problems

Filed Sep 9, 2023 · Brakes, Seat belts · CA

The car was rented by a Turo host with defectuous brakes and worn-out tires. During 3 weeks and 3400 Mi, forward disk brakes produced a thud of metallic grinding without effective braking at each brake. Forward tires were measured 2/32" and 'Replace Tire' marking were noticed on the treads. Rear tires were measured 3/32" and 'Replacement Tire Monitor' marking were noticed on the treads. A rear tire exploded on a straight line, between 55 and 60 Mph, the burst fortunately did not cause any swerve and the vehicle was able to be stopped on a few meters. During the journey, the driver's seat belt sometimes unlocks unexpectelly, even if initial locking has been checked by pulling on the buckle.

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Brakes · IN

While stoped at a stop light there was A loud bang and a loud grinding sound. It turns out the break calipers and pads exploded and failed. Had to replace rear pads caliper and rotor.

Filed Jan 9, 2022 · Brakes, Wheels · IN

Rear wheels make squeaking noises and steel wheel is to hot to touch and breaks smell like they are burning

Filed Nov 26, 2020 · Suspension · 155,000 miles · NM

I have had a clunking noise on this vehicle since buying it. It would make the noise on the smallest bumb, slowing down, turning, and on the highway. The previous owner said she tried getting it fixed but no one could pinpoint where the nouse was coming from. I asked around I got the same response,also told, "if it's not messing with your performance, ignore it." recently going over bumb it started making another squeak noise, I went to a tire shop and asked for them to look at my sway bar, tur s other top mount of my driver side strut had a bolt that could not be tightened down.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Airbags · 51,000 miles · TX

Driving on hwy 6, 6 lanes, heard a low squeal. Haven't had my horn/airbag looked at yet, but I have duct taped the horn down to stop the squeal sound. Glad the airbag didn't deploy! Will have an inspection soon, hope it doesn't cost much to fix! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 11, 2019 · Brakes · NY · crash

When stopping abruptly, going at 15-20mph on a main street in stop and go traffic, no snow or rain, the brake pedal pushes back as if something is stopping the pedal from going down, it makes a loud grinding noise, and doesn't stop the car let alone slow it down. This has happened to me 3 times already, one resulting in an accident! I've only had this car for maybe 4 months and I don't feel safe at all.

Filed Nov 4, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 125,000 miles · CA

This vehicle has excessive rust underbody, and the fuel tank straps are rusted along with just about the whole frame. The brakes are now squealing and rubbing after an alleged underbody rust treatment, which sprayed over the old rust! Hyundai has offered a "wax treatment" which is basically waxing my rust. The fuel straps seem to me to be a safety issue of great importance, as well as the brakes. The driver's side seatbelt does not always fasten and I was told that there's nothing wrong with it. Hyundai refuses to address the safety issues, stating the car is out of warranty, yet they admit the original frame coating was too thin.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 30,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

I was travelling east bound on memphis avenue at approximately 35 MPH approaching tiedeman road in brooklyn, ohio. I attempted to apply the brakes which gave a rubbing and grinding noise and caused my 2012 hyundai accent to rear end another vehicle resulting in a total loss to my vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and I was treated for contusions to my ribs, arms, stomach, shoulder and face as well as a sprain to my wrist. My vehicle sustained substantial damage and was a total loss, so why didn't the air bags deploy!!

Filed Apr 25, 2015 · Brakes · 50,015 miles · CA

I was driving at approximately 65 MPH when I heard a sudden loud pop/noise that appeared to have come from the rear right side of the car. I thought a tire had exploded. I parked the car on the side of the highway, and upon expecting the car , I could not visually observe anything wrong with the tires or any other part of the car. Later on that day , as I was driving the car I began to hear some grinding noise every time I slowed down, turned or when softly applying my brakes.I called the dealership but they could not service my car until 4 days later so I contacted a mechanic that following day and he said that I needed rear brake pads and new rear rotors. The right rotor had been grinded away on the upper part and the left rotor showed signs of overheating. The mechanic ended replacing the rear rotors and rear brake pads. I use the car for commuting from work to home and viceversa (I drive 50% on the freeway/about miles each day) however it was noticed the front rotors and brake pads are still in good condition. Has anybody experienced similar brake/rotor with this car?

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CT

My brakes had been making a noise. Not really loud but a slight grind. I was told I needed brake pads. I was going to get them during the weekend. I came to a stop at light and heard a popping/banging noise. I then could not move. My car was locked up. My father looked and thought it was maybe ebrake so we loaded on trailer and brought to dealership. It was the caliper, the piston shot off and locked up wheel. The dealer said he had never seen anything like it but unfortunately it would not be covered under warranty. I have read several other complaints about the brakes...I realize I have high mileage but I have brought it to dealer two times due to issues with brakes - first time I was told it was fine, second time I was told pads low. ????