I went to change oil and they advised me to change the front control alarms because they were very rusted and bad.
2001 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints
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2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to rear control arm problems. *smd the consumer stated his son, had just come off the interstate, when the rear control arm broke away from the cross member, causing him to loose control of the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently back and forth. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear cross members were corroded, causing the control arm to become detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000. ..updated 12-26-13
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a u-turn, there was a loud screeching noise emitted outside of the vehicle with a sudden loss of power steering assist. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the front driver's side tire had become detached from the vehicle, causing the front end to collapse. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the front axle and lower control arm were both replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension); however the contact's VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
I was making a u turn when I heard a loud noise, I was unable to control my car seem to be drifting to one side until I hit a curb... When I got out of the car to see what happen I notice that my wheel was turned inwards and the control arm was broken and the axle had popped out... No one was injured however my daughter was shaking up about what happen... I took several pictures of the wheel and rusty part.. It amazed me how metal could rust that bad and break in half... I thank god I was not on the highway when this happen no telling what could have happen...I called hyundai dealership to explain what happen also to find out if there was a recall on that part and was told there was no recall on 2001 hyundai elantra...
Vehicle is garage kept in southwest virginia, not a northern salty climate. Taken in for muffler repair and when put on lift the rear crossmember fell out. It had completely rusted through frame ! Like I said this car is barely driven and we usually don't even get snow in the winter so there is not much salt if at all ! I have had my grandkids in the back of this car ! It's not just where the rear crossmember is that's rusted either ! Talking about a rust bucket, you can peel layers and chunks of rusted metal off with your hands ! These cars should not even be allowed on the roads ! Somebody is going to die from these ! After talking to some other elantra owners they were not aware of this situation either but have found issues to be the same ! The front cradle was already replaced due to rust recall and crashes ! I guess hyundai won't do anything cause our government won't make them ! I mean seriously think about it like this- would you put your kids or grandkids in this car ? I sure hope you don't have to ! I will never own another korean vehicle as my kia was the same way ! Dangerously rusted and newer than the hyundai ! Please, please. Please save somebody's kids from failing through a rusty floor. Mine is so eaten up with rust I'm obligated to send it to the crusher. For gods sake if you own a korean vehicle check more than your oil. I just wish we would have thought to !
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.
Lost control of the steering of the vehicle but was able to avoid an accident and stop on the side of the road. Upon visual inspection, noticed that front driver's side control arm was rusted through and disintegrated. Wheel was basically detached from the car and folding up under the wheel well. This is a recall item in all northern states because the material rusts when exposed to road salt. Because I'm in north carolina, the recall doesn't apply to my car. However, I live in the mountains of nc where the vehicle is exposed to road salt throughout the winter season. This vehicle needs to be included in the recall, as it's a serious safety issue.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle had begun to fish tail. The contact inspected the rear sub frame and discovered that the frame was fractured and exhibited excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/04/12*lj hyundai agreed to pay for the parts only. The consumer paid for the labor. The consumer believed the corrosion was not normal, especially since the vehicle was garaged kept. Updated 12/05/12
2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer states failure of front lower control arm on the front left and the front right side. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed. Due to the failure of the control arm, the consumer had to pay for a new axle, stabilizer link, a wheel balance and an alignment.
Driving down two lane secondary road making left merge into turning lane heard load bang then proceeded into a skid. Found front left wheel sticking out sideways, police arrived said that I was lucky not to have been on the highway, called aaa and the driver on the scene said I had broken my lower control arm. Came home googled issue and found recall campaign no. 09v125000 and called the hyundai number to report incident. Called aaa to tow car from home to the dealer recommended by the hyundai hotline. Did notice plenty of corrosion where the break was....scary situation, not hurt just shook-up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground which caused the tire to completely deflate. The failure was contributed to the fractured lower control arm. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. Two years previously, the vehicle was repaired for a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm); however the remedy temporarily corrected the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a snow bank. The passenger sustained minor injuries by striking her head on the passenger door. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop where the contact was advised that the drivers side lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm) and was taken to the dealer for repairs one year prior to the crash. The contact stated that the technician did not replace the lower control arm but applied a corrosion treatment and added a wax application instead. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure was 78,800.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the sub frame broke on the vehicle a year ago. The failure also caused the front driver side axle and the front driver side wheel well to break. The left front fender was also damaged. The contact stated that after this work was done, the front right axle and the wheel well broke off while driving 55 MPH. The contact lost control and a crash occurred because of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that recall 09v125000, front control arm was related to the failure. There was additional damage to the vehicle because the control arm failed. The contact didn't mention if there were any injuries. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 MPH the vehicle began to make a noise. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane. Upon examination the driver side front wheel was straight and the passenger side front wheel was turned to the right. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where both front lower control arms and sway bar links were replaced due to rust. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v125000, suspension:front:control arm. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 120,000.
I drive a used 2001 hyundai elantra gt. After running a search and finding that you investigated the sonatas for severe rust issues in the wheel well area, I knew I should write to you. My car started veering to the passenger side. I brought the car to the dealer. They found a rust-caused hole in the front passenger side control arm. It had come from the inside out and eaten all the way through the arm. They told me I was lucky that my wheel well had not snapped off the chassis. When I went to pick up the car after it was fixed, they said they had put the broken control arm in a vice and it had snapped easily.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH she heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly the front end collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the technician stated that the failure was associated with recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The technician stated that both control arms exhibited severe rust corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had safety concerns regarding the remedy repair. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension front control arm). The dealer was contacted but he was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the parts needed to make the repair were not readily available. The dealer advised there was a national back order for the part and could not provide an estimated time of arrival. The contact was concerned with the safety of operating the vehicle and did not feel the recall repair was being handled in a reasonable amount of time. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000.
I have a pending case no. [xxx] with hyundai. My son's vehicle has been at advantage hyundai in hicksville, ny (the "dealer") since april 5 pending a recall repair (the federal safety agency campaign id no. 09v125000). I contacted the dealer again today and spoke to michael keily (516‑465‑7700) who informed that he had no idea when the needed part will be available and therefore he was unable to give me a date by which I can expect the vehicle to be repaired. Mr. Keily also informed me today that hyundai corporate will only pay $35 per day for a rental replacement vehicle. I contacted enterprise car rental and they informed me that a compact vehicle will cost $58.50 per day given that my son is 21 years old. My son has been without a vehicle for a month, has no means of transportation to get to his summer job and cannot afford the economic hardship of paying an additional $23.50 per day. I contacted hyundai corporate (1‑800‑633‑5151) and after being on 'music hold' for over 2 hours, two different customer service representatives informed me that they would need an additional 2 to 3 business days before they could provide me with an answer as to whether hyundai would absorb the full cost of a rental vehicle. Hyundai has failed to repair my son's vehicle 'within a reasonable time" (page 14 the federal safety agency "motor vehicles safety defects and recalls- what every vehicle owner should know") and therefore they should be compelled to pay for the full cost of a rental vehicle without further delay. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have waited nearly 3 months due to backordered parts to remedy elantra suspension recall. (the federal safety agency recall 09v125000).
2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer states problem with suspension: front control arm *tgw the consumer stated she was unable to drive the vehicle up the street. The consumer had to call a tow truck. The tow driver informed the consumer the front control arm had failed. He also told the consumer a recall had been issued, however the consumer stated he never received a recall notice. The consumer stated after the vehicle was repaired, the recall notice arrived in the mail two weeks later.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving at speeds of 45 MPH, the contact abruptly depressed the brakes to avoid hitting a deer. Simultaneously, the drivers side control arm snapped and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashing into a drainage ditch. The police arrived to the scene and a police report was filed accordingly. The current and failure mileage was 114,036.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact received a recall notice for the subframe and control arm (recall 09v125000 suspension: front: control arm) so she called the dealership to make an appointment. The dealer told the contact because they were backed up, the vehicle could not be repaired until april 24, 2010. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not in drivable condition because the subframe was weakened and the parts for repair were unavailable until may 5, 2010 or may 11, 2010. The contact called the manufacturer concerning the length of time for the repairs (five days to complete) but was offered no assistance. The contact felt that the repair time was unacceptable. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
2001 hyundai elantra lower control arm rusted causing the left front wheel to collapse. Consumer received a recall after the wheel collapsed. Consumer stated that hyundai refuses to reimburse because the repair work was done in 2009.
Hyundai recall campaign 091 - late recall notices, inability to fix the problem due to lack of parts, putting the drivers at risk.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 MPH and proceeding to stop sign, the front left control arm broke. On a separate occasion, the right front control arm broke as well. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was caused by rust. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. The current mileage was approximately 75,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 06/29/10 *bf the consumer stated after the second control arm failed, the mechanic informed her a recall had been issued for the very same problem. The consumer stated she as never notified of a recall. It wasn't until march 2010, that the consumer received a recall. Updated 07/01/10.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. On february 27, 2010, the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a repair on recall 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). On march 27, 2010, while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the contact heard a rubbling sound. She stopped the vehicle and when she re-started it, the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where a mechanic advised her that the cause of the failure was the front control arm. The vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer but received no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions. There was a loud noise and the front end of the vehicle collapsed without warning. The driver inspected the vehicle. The lower control arm was detached. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure was contributed to the lower control arm and drive axle shaft assembly. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm). The contact was displeased to know the drive axle shaft assembly was not included in the free remedy repair. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 65,000.
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