When pressing on the brake pedal it was so close to the accelerator that consumer pressed both at the same time. The consumer stated that he was almost involved in an accident. *ak the engine would exceed the braking power and the vehicle would speed up instead of slowing down. The consumer would have to step on the brakes harder with the vehicle speeding up even more. *sc the brake pedal and gas pedal were too close together.
2002 Hyundai Elantra brakes complaints
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Brakes engage unevenly causing the rear end of car to swing to the left on snow or slippery conditions. This causes lost of control. Dealer looked at car during servicing and said they could find no problems with brakes.
Consumer received recal 03v496000 concerning brake wear/corrosion: consumer contacted the dealer about recall repairs. An appointment was made, but the dealer claimed that the parts were not available.*ak
While driving at any speed and when pressing the brakes consumer felt vibration in the pedal. While driving out of a parking space brake pedal was depressed and vehicle started moving back and forth erratically. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into the side of a building. Two people were in the vehicle sustained whiplash and head bruises. Vehicle had been in the dealer's repair shop five times for brake problems. *ak
The brakes failed and as a result the consumer crashed the vehicle crashed into a pole. The vehicle was no longer under warranty since salt water was involved. The dealership is not responding to the needs of the consumer and the manufacturer is in denial of any brake problems. Please provide any additional information. *nm there was also oil leaking from the vehicle. The consumer later received a recall notice regarding brake failure, however the consumer was told it was not the problem.
Almost every time the brakes were depressed there was a loud clanking sound coming from the driver's side. Consumer heard the noise at least one hundred times. Vehicle was at dealer four times concerning brak problems.
Brakes wore out at 5,568 miles. Dealer stated that it was normal procedure. *ak the consumer heard a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The dealer's technician resurfaced both rear drums and adjusted the brakes.
Consumer complained about a brake problem. A recall notice was mailed to consumer one year after vehicle was in an accident and the original owner was killed. The owner's father wanted to know why did it so long to be notified about the recall.
Several weeks ago, I filed a complaint on this site 10049365. I have seen no responses of any type. Now to take that complaint a step further. Many of the problems that I have encountered with this hyundai death trap,and the unwillingness of hma to look into the problems ,or the dealers to rectify the problems is well documented on this web site. As I mentioned in my previous complaint, I went through the lemon law process in my state. They require arbitration with the bbb autoline. The arbitration was a joke and the hma representative accused my wife of driving the vehicle as a commercial vehicle and put all of the car woes on her. She drives the car for work, mostly highway. Also, the arbitrator accused us of having a tow hitch on the car, which is legal, but not recommended. Well, we have no trailer or hitch. The bbb autoline is rigged against the consumer and they should not associated with any state or federal laws whatsoever. Hyundais of this model are certain death traps and I feel that the federal government should order hma to repair everyone of them now. The consumer is stuck between a global conglomerate and local dealers who will not repair these vehicles.
Prior to receiving the brake hose recall 03v257000 the vehicle experienced brake failure while driving 25 MPH and rear ended another motorist.
Brakes failed to stop vehicle while driving at an undetermined speed. As a result, consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head on. The driver became comatose. Attorney felt that the brake failure could be related to a brake fluid leak as stated in recall 03v257000.
Problems with 2002 hyundai elantra rear brake tubes.*mr hyundai issued a recall and upon the recall the consumer needed a car for work purposes since it was possible the dealer might have kept the vehicle over night. Hyundai told him that they would not pay for a rental car. The consumer was very dissatisfied with hyundai customer service. *cb
From day of purchase, I noticed a vibration in the steering, starting about 42 MPH. Took the vehicle to dealer, who rotated and balanced tires. Vibration then started about 50 MPH, back to the dealer rotated and balanced tires again along with alignment. Vibration about 58 MPH back to dealer again, rotation, forced balancing, rotor turned down, still had vibration. Filed under lemon law, final attempt by service department involved hma regional chief mechanic trouble shooter. He claimed they loosened motor mounts and let engine center itself, changed tires, balanced and aligned again. After a week I picked up car which he said was fine. Vibration still noticeable. Gave up on hma and drove car about 20,000 more miles till vibration got so bad I had to go to a brake shop because it was almost impossible to stop. They changed pads, adjusted brakes and rebuilt right front caliper. No more vibration. Hyundai won't pay for the repair, so following thru with lemon law and hoping to get out of this death trap. Air bag light comes on some days, and stays on all day, some days it's not on. Do the air bags work. Also having problems with paint finish, door seals and seat belt retractors. Real piece of junk and I would never recommend this car to any one. Also had to have brake dust removed from rear brakes at about 7000 miles and the dealer charged me 60.00$ excessive dust accumulation is a design defect and at the least should have been covered by hyundai. *la abl.pco
Consumer's vehicle experienced brake fluid leakage prior to being notified of brake hose recall 03v257000. As a result, vehicle was involved in an accident on two separate occasions.
Knocking noise from rear brakes. After the following repairs I am now being told it is general maintenance and since I live in maui it is not abnormal to have dirt on the brake pads and for it to make the knocking noise. This general maintenance is at my cost and has been happening for months. Could end up a monthly expense. I don't believe this is the problem if so why are more cars having the same problems. 3/2003 front pads glazed before I got home the knocking 3/2003 knocking noise and window pillar around windows 5/2003 found -improperly formed brake shoes- replaced 5/28-29/2003 shoe & lining-improperly formed brake shoes 6/5-6/6/2003 bad seals -rear wheel cylinders ordered 6/23/2003 replaced bad seals -rear wheel cylinders ordered 7/14-7/18/2003 painted door frames due to warping of door trim 10/13/2003 cleaned brake pads 10/14/2003 noise is back
Brake problems, consumer doesn't exactly the problem, but will provide further information.
Brakes locked up and skidded for approximately 50 ft. At below speed limit causing rear end collision. Car bumper was punctured by tail pipe of vehicle in front and air bags did not deploy.
Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes brakes will lock up, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *jb on several occasions, while parked the engine revved up, which caused the consumer to hit another vehicle. *tt
At less than 11,000 miles, my elantra's front brake rotors had to be turned and machined. New brake pads were also installed. Now at 22,000 the front rotors are warped again and are too thin to machine again. They have to be replaced. We feel these are defected from the manufacturer because of the alloy used in these rotors being poor quality. If a dealership has 40 rotors sets in stock, there must be a heavy demand for these. I am in process of working w/ hyundai on this issue. This is a huge safety concern.
Vehicle brakes continuously squeal, when they are depressed. The brake pads are not worn per the dealership. The dealership replaced the master cylinder, cause the brake pedal was going all the way to the floor. The cause of the squealing noise is unknown. Ts
No matter how much pressure is applied to brakes, pedal descends to the firewall. Dealership is unable to detect cause after several repairs. These brakes are hydraulic, no ABS. They have been bled to see if that would increase the pressure. *ak consumer says that when applying the brakes, it feels like your pushing on a sponge with air in the system.
Brake/gas pedals are too close, causing driver to push gas/brake at the same time.*ak
When brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Please provide additiional information.
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