2002 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Brakes · 165,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle would lose brake fluid. In addition, the contact stated that the brakes would fail to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 72,000 miles · PA

My husband and I are the owners of a 2002 hyundai elantra gt, and are the only owners of record and have maintained the vehicle in a reasonable manner. On friday, december 4 2009, I was driving the vehicle at approximately 30 MPH approaching a left turn light, when I needed to stop suddenly to avoid hitting a car that stopped abruptly in front of me. When I applied the brakes, I heard a loud noise and the car began to pull to the left, placing my vehicle into the on-coming traffic lane. Fortunately, my vehicle did not hit any other vehicles or roadside obstacles. After coming to a full stop, I managed to negotiate the left turn, in order to move the vehicle out of a 5-point intersection and into a safer area. Once the vehicle was engaged in the turn, I heard metal grinding against metal. I pulled the car off of the road immediately into the first available turn off, which happened to be a church parking lot. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it became apparent that the vehicle was no longer in a serviceable condition and would need to be towed. The lower control arm on the passenger side of the car was significantly torn between the shock mount and the ball joint. The corrosion damage is significant on the interior of the arm. It looks as if it blew up. There is still a small portion that is still attached but it is completely immobile. The tire is pushed up against the wheel well. We are very concerned about the lack of cooperation that we have received from hyundai corporate office recall division. They have not agreed to fix any damage to the car as a result or reimburse expenses incurred due to the incident. To make matters worse, they claim the reason we didn't get a notice about the recall is because they didn't want everyone to come in at the same time so they are spacing it out! It's completely irresponsible of them to not notify the consumer of this defective product! I am 6 months pregnant and often drive my 2 yr old!

Filed Jan 28, 2009 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · WI

Brake rotors feel as if there warped when vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days without driving. When driven after that time period described above, when brakes are press to stop vehicle, the vehicle gets a very noticeable pulsating feel in the foot petal. Possibly causing the vehicle not to stop. A definite stopping control hazard.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Brakes · TX

Since the purchase of my car (I bought it new), it has a problem in which in cold weather (below about 35 degrees fahr), the brakes are very tight and do not work properly for the 1st 2-3 minutes. As the car warms, brake function returns to normal. An internet search showed multiple owners of hyundai's and other vehicles with similar complaints, and your office issued a recall of saturn sky and pontiac solstice vehicles in 2008 for an identical problem (recall number pe08016). Please investigate--it appears to me that hyundai elantras such as mine should receive a similar recall.

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · KY

Driving 25 MPH - approached stop sign - brakes failed completely, no pedal, pumped brakes, no petal and no stopping - no warning, no brake light on dash - ran through a stop sign unable to stop - no one was coming fortunately - pulled over to side of road - has vehicle towed to dealership. Was advised my vehicle was 3 months out of warranty and repairs would cost $1400.00 to replace a leaking ABS anti lock brake module. I questioned why all brakes failed at once without warning since this is a dual master cylinder system which should segregate braking front from rear. I also questioned why such a serious defect would not be covered since this car only has 40,000 miles, is 3 months beyond the 5 year applied warranty, and reportedly has a 10 year, 100,000 warranty. I am concerned because we have another exact same year and model car in our family. I called the hyundai 800 line for customer support. They advised me they would look at it and get back to me within 2 business days.

Filed Mar 28, 2007 · Brakes · 79,000 miles · PA

I had the vehicle inspected on march 3, 2007, it passed inspection. On march 23, 2007 lost the brakes. Upon dealer's inspection of the brakes,they found the pads came completely detached from the shoes. Also, the wheel cylinders were leaking. The brakes and wheel cylinders were fine 3 weeks prior to them blowing apart. Now I am out hundreds of dollars and am very thankful this occurred on a back road and not on a highway. Someone could have been easily killed.

Filed Feb 23, 2006 · Brakes, Seat belts · 40,888 miles · VA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving down a hill at 60mph in icy conditions, the brake pedal was depressed. However, the vehicle did not slow down and as a result, the vehicle struck a guard rail with minor damage sustained. The police were notified and a written report was provided. The vehicle was towed to an impound yard to await inspection from the insurance company. Additionally, while attempting to use the latch system, the seat belt covered the latch bracket.

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Brakes · 13,794 miles · FL

Dt: the contact stated there was a thumping noise coming from the brakes. This occurred after driving the vehicle for a while. The vehicle has been to the dealership three times. The first time they replaced the cylinder, turned the rear drums, and rounded out the letter. The second and third times the dealership rounded out the letter again. This was a temporary solution, and the noise came back every time the vehicle was repaired. *ak updated 02/07/06.

Filed Dec 27, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · MS · crash

Dt: the contact's vehicle was in an accident on march 3, 2005, the vehicle received damage to the right front wheel. Afterwards, the contact received the federal safety agency recall campaign 03v496000 on august 10, 2005. Since the vehicle was in an accident the insurance company advised the body shop to install an after market axle to correct the problem. There have been no recall repairs made due to the after-market parts being installed, and the sensors were installed wrongly. The manufacturer has been contacted, and they did not provide assistance.

Filed Nov 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 72,225 miles · NM · crash

On 11/03/05 I had an accident where I rear ended another vehicle. I did not realize exactly what happened at the time of the accident, but did tell the police something was wrong with either the brakes or the tires. I just had a very uncomfortable feeling when attempting to stop! I felt as though the vehicle was coasting. The damage to my vehicle was $1,385.00 and I have no idea of the damage to the other vehicle. I subsequently discovered, after duplicating the incident, my foot was on both the brake and accelerator. The brake pedal, on the hyundai elantra, is 2.25 inches from the accelerator. A similar incident resulted in a 424,000 vehicle recall and correction by ford motor co. In their case the relationship was 1.95 inches this distance to the accelerator, on the elantra, was not the major issue, the brake pedal is only one inch above the accelerator and when fully braking the brake is one inch below the accelerator. When you combine the two the end result may be devastating. I have a second vehicle, a hyundai sonata, in this one the brake is 3.25 inches from the accelerator and also is 2.25 inches above the accelerator. Upon braking the brake pedal remains .50 inches above the accelerator. No problem!