2001 Hyundai Elantra steering problems

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 185,000 miles · MO · fire

All 4 brakes started to randomly lock up. I was driving and had to run it almost a 1/2 mile for a shoulder to pull over at. Upon stopping, the brakes were smoking all around the car and the front driver side actually caught flame. I'm guessing brake booster is the cause. Also front control arms are almost rusted through. The cars been well maintained and has around 185,000 miles on it. Has valve cover leak into spark plug port on cylinder 3 and has a very weak clutch that sometimes slips.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission began to jerk and the steering wheel seized for a brief moment. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Steering · 160,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle kept driving forward. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Airbags, Steering · 99,400 miles · OR · crash

Was exiting off of the parkway to the right traveling approx. 25- 30 MPH when I lost control of the vehicles steering causing me to crash into the curb of the median. Resulting in both of the front tires to blow out and pushing the wheel on the drivers side back into the wheel well. The control arm was broken when we looked at the damage after. The vehicle which is a 2001 hyundai elantra had to be towed. Also the airbags did not deploy. I am looking into this recall for that vehicle. Mileage at time was 99,400.

Filed Dec 18, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 24,000 miles · PA

Car shimmies really bad at 35 miles an hour replaced front brakes and rotors front struts tie rod ends both inner and outer to no avail I am sick of putting money in this piece of junk.

Filed Apr 5, 2011 · Steering · 121,900 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). When leaving the dealer, he noticed that there was a leak coming from the vehicle and an abnormal oil odor. He then inspected under his vehicle and saw that the power steering line had rusted. The dealer was then contacted and they advised him that the steering was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the steering. The failure and current mileage was approximately 121,900.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 138,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 25 MPH, the steering became uncontrollable and the wheel began moving right to left. The contact was able to regain control and coasted to the side of the road; when she inspected, she saw that both front tires were turn inward. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the wheel bearings, power steering, struts and lug nuts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Steering · MO

I have received a motor vehicle recall notice under hyundai campaign number 091. I called to schedule an appointment and asked for a loaner car as I can not afford one. I cannot miss work and do not have money for health insurance, much less a rental car. I spoke to hyundai motor america and they said that they would not provide a rental car. My office is twenty miles from the dealership. The recall notice warns of an increased "risk of a vehicle crash without warning". I am concerned for my safety.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 88,000 miles · NJ · crash

Front lower control arm rusted through and caused loss of steering and an accident.

Filed Sep 12, 2009 · Body, Steering · 99,000 miles · NY

While driving with my infant granddaughter I hit the brakes to avoid hitting a deer. I was going 35-40 miles and hour and the whole control arm in the front of my 2001 hyundai elantra snapped. It was all rusted out. I did some research and discovered this is a safety recall which I was never notified about. There are 26 other cars at the dealership with the same problem. We could have been killed had I been on the highway!! Hyundai failed to properly notify consumers of such a dangerous situation. I also had to have my car flatbed towed an hour away to the nearest dealership at my own expense where I am still waiting for the parts to come in from hyundai. No eta on that. Hyundai wouldn't pay for a rental until I threatened to contact the media and the bbb. Two days later, I was approved for a rental. I still feel that this needs to be made aware to the public so anyone else driving this vehicle knows to get the repairs done so you don't get stranded at night or almost killed like we did!!