1997 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

11 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: master cylinder
4
Foundation components: disc: rotor
3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Foundation components: differential proportional valve
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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200k+

Hyundai Elantra brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Hyundai Elantra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Acceleration, Body · KY

Head liner in rear is falling .

Filed Jul 6, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

Oil leak due to engine valve cover gasket failure. Mjs

Filed Feb 19, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

Defective spark plugs and wiring caused smoke to come from ashtray and vehicle could not go 30 MPH.

Filed Dec 8, 1998 · Brakes · GA

Master cylinder with the ABS brakes, the clutch went all the way to the floor, there was no clutch. Dealer contacted, and was aware of the problem, repair work done under warranty. *ak.et.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Body, Brakes · MO

Within 17,000 miles the front brake pads has prematurely worn out, and rotors were resurfaced. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.*ak both front window fall while driving. Door ajar light stays on. Right door panel make noise. Dome light stays on.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Brakes · MO

When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 24, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · VA

Stereo failed causing volumn to stick in maximum position.

Filed Apr 29, 1998 · Brakes · GA

Master cylinder was repaired on several occasions. Consumer still feels the brake pedal is not stopping the vehicle as it should. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 10, 1998 · Brakes · VA · crash

Vehicle was parked in driveway when the emergency parking brake failed and the vehicle rolled out of driveway into a trailer.

Filed Feb 19, 1998 · Brakes · LA

Master cylinder failure.

Questions about the 1997 Hyundai Elantra brakes

Does the 1997 Hyundai Elantra have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Elantra have bad brakes?

The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most brakes complaints are 2013 (285 complaints), 2012 (99 complaints) and 2014 (87 complaints).