2003 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 41,000 miles · CA

When pressing the brakes it sounds like it's metal to metal, the steering makes a funny noise when you turn the steering wheel. Also car keeps saying 02 sensor but there's nothing wrong with it and the check engine light keeps coming on because of it.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · VA

Brake lights will not go off, even when ignition is off. Replaced brake light switch and tge problem remains.

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 178,000 miles · LA

Recall # 03v257000, 09v125000, 03v496000 severe rusting and corrosion under my car which they claim was "fixed" under the recalls. They did not fix this! The front driver side axle is completely corroded and breaking - they claim they sprayed it with anti corrosion compound but this did not stop further corrosion and rust. The brakelines were also sprayed but this also did not work! My brakeline rusted out and all my brake fluid went out while driving. Hyundai is now refusing to correct the problem which by federal law has to be done!

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 151,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The brakes failed to respond and another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle spun around several times. Only the passenger side curtain air bags deployed. The contact was taken from the accident by ambulance to a nearby hospital. The contact was treated for neck and lower back pain. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · VT

In the past 6 weeks, I have drove my car maybe 5 times because it has been in and out of the shop so many time for default brakes. Once it seems to be fixed, they starting smoking. So it goes back in the shop for another week. Then I get it back, and I don't have any brakes. Goes back in shop, get it back and then my calipers stick again and cause my brakes to smoke. I have not had my car for almost 2 weeks because it has been sitting on my driveway and I do not feel safe driving it, nor is it even drivable because it is probably going to set on fire. I have about $2000 dumped into this car due to default equipment on the car, which the recall people claim it has nothing to do with their campaigns, so they told me to bring it to my local hyundai dealership and have them check it out. They found I need new brake seals, calipers on all 4 sides and new roaders (that we just replace a month ago brand new) because they are worn down so much due to the calipers sticking, locking up and smoking once a week for the past month. I work a full time job and a part time job to pay off my college loans. I cannot keep putting money into a 2003 car that I have only had for a year. It is not worth me spending another $600 to replace the brake system again for a car who has so many recalls on it, I can't count on both of my hands. Since I am a new owner, don't you think I would of received the recall notices in the mail? Yeah, that has not happened. I do have a lawyer and I will not be afraid to give her a call because my car is complexly unsafe to drive and by the time I am done fixing all these problems (that are on the list of recalls) this car will be almost a $10,000 car which I only paid $5000 for.

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he experienced a complete brake failure without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that all of the brake lines were corroded and caused all the brake fluid to leak from the vehicle. There was also severe sub-frame rust. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2010 · Brakes · 64,638 miles · NY

My concern with my 2003 elantra is with the safety of rear braking system on the car. On oct 23, 2003 I had the service performed for the recall 31b03r1 brake campaign 061. At 10,834 miles. On oct 7, 2007 I had regular scheduled maintenance performed complete brake system flush at 45,072 miles. On july 8, 2008 both rear wheel cylinders were leaking an had to be replaced as well as the complete brake system flush again. At 51887 miles. On march 13, 2010 both rear wheel cylinders were found again to be leaking and had to be replaced at 64,638 miles. I have had my car serviced at regular 3,000 mile intervals with all required maintenance done at my dealership. My concern is the safety of the brake system on this car,leaking wheel cylinders that need to be replaced at 13,000 mile intervals seems like a serious safety issue to me.

Filed Jun 20, 2009 · Brakes · 25,391 miles · PA

The calipers on the rear brake do not release when the parking brake is released inside the passenger cabin. In some cases the brake was on so tight that the right rear wheel dragged on the road. I had the vehicle back to the dealer 6 times but they were unable to get the issue corrected. The issue is much worse in the winter but even now in the spring when I put the brake on there is no resistance for the first 4 inches so I know it is still not operating properly.

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Brakes · 21,344 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. Beginning on december 17, 2005 the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. When the vehicle was inspected by the manager at the dealer, the contact was informed that the brakes should not do that, but there was nothing wrong. The vehicle was towed a month and a half after it was purchased because the contact smelled brake fluid and the brake pedal was extending to the floor. The dealer initially believed that the brake cylinder failed. Currently, the front brakes are scraping and still extending to the floor. On october 1, 2007 and october 2, 2007, the vehicle was thoroughly inspected by the dealer and they found no failures. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 21,344.

Filed Jul 20, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 54,831 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact had to depress the brake pedal down to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred while driving 35 MPH. While at the dealer for an oil change, they tested her power brakes while the engine was running. The brake failure occurred after the test was completed. The front brakes were replaced. The current mileage is 55,000 and failure mileage was 54,831. There was an evap leak. Updated 08/06/07. *jb the consumer provided multiple repair invoices pertaining to the defect. Updated 08/09/07 *tr updated 08/28/07 *tr the dealer stated the transmission was fine but the motor lacks performance. Updated 09/06/07