The brakes on my 2003 hyundai elantra began grinding at only 39k miles. I contacted the dealership and was told brakes were not covered by my extended warranty. I took the car to midas because of the lifetime warranty and the brakes were not failing due to normal wear and tear. The front pads had a metal plate on the outside which had come lose and was cutting into the hub. The mechanic said this was a defect in the brake pads that occurred when they got hot and the adhesive came loose. During the inspection, they also discovered that the cylinders on the rear brakes were leaking. I ended up with over $600 in brake repairs.
2003 Hyundai Elantra brakes complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle had a longer stopping distance. The vehicle was driven to the dealer on several occasions, however no problems were found. After many attempts to correct the problem, another dealer was contacted and determined the rear brakes were inoperable and the front brakes were doing all the work. The dealer replaced the front brake pads and adjusted the rear brakes.
Dt*: the contact stated prior to the brakes failing, an odor of brake fluid was noticed. After the vehicle was towed to the service dealer, the problem was identified as leakage of the rear wheel cylinders, which were replaced. The vehicle was taken to an out of state service dealer for scheduled service and the contact was informed the brakes needed adjustment. When the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, the contact was informed the rear brake cylinders were leaking again, after only 8118 miles and 13 months time. The manufacturer was not alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed at any speed there was extended braking distance. A significant amount of brake fluid was added to the master cylinder which did not correct the problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the problem could not be duplicated, and no repairs have been made. The manufacturer was contacted. There is the federal safety agency recall # 03v257000 concerning the service brakes: hydraulic: hose, pipes and fittings. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. It is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/24/2006 - *nm the vehicle has gone into repair on numerous times and has been reported many of the same brake issues each time, most of which have exacerbated to the point to make the vehicle completely unsafe to operate. Hyundai performed a diagnostic on the vehicle and found it to be more than completely inoperable. Updated 06/01/ 2006. *ak updated 07/17/2006. *ak updated
I purchased my 2003 elantra in october 2003, since then have needed the rear brakes replaced twice, mechanic cannot explain why the rear brakes go so quickly.
While the consumer was going 30 MPH in the rain, the vehicle skidded. The brakes did not stop the vehicle, causing the consumer's vehicle to collide with another. *ak *sc
The consumer's son's brakes failed and lost steering control when driving down an exit ramp. *sc recall campaign: the federal safety agency item number: 10004464. Campaign 061 provides the procedures for repositioning the rear brake tubes to prevent contact with the front suspension crossmember's steering gear box mounting brackets. The vehicle hit the back of another vehicle as a result of loss of brakes and steering. Earlier in the week the consumer felt a vibration at 60 MPH.
Brakes failed, and consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 35 MPH. Steering failed, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer was not notified of any recalls. Recall 03v496000 was issued.
Rear drum brakes producd a squeaky noise. Dealer replaced the part five times, however the problem recurred.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times because it was not stopping when braking. On 9/9/2003, while trying to stop at a stop sign, the brakes failed. The vehicle hit a truck and the front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries to the pelvic area and bruises on the upper legs. Front passenger's head broke the windshield, and passenger suffered seizures. Child in the rear, age 11, sustained arm bruises. Driver and passengers were transported to the emergency room for treatment. The vehicle was assessed by a repair mechanic, who determined air bag sensors were impacted, and the brakes failed. *ak the vehicle would tremble, the A/C did not work, the engine light was intermittent (go on and off), and the seat belts were inoperative. (which occurred 2 weeks after purchase) *sc
Contacted hyundai USA (file # 815991) and local dealership (hemet, ca) about service brake recall (03v49600). Both advised that they were unaware of it and therefore, couldn't perform work.
Driver received the federal safety agency recall 03v496000 concerning brake failure. Consumer contacted the dealer for an appointment, but mechanic told consumer that the dealer did not have the machinery to do repairs.
While driving 55 MPH driver applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle skidded into a parked vehicle. Both airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed.
While driving at 35 MPH, the consumer suddenly slammed on the brake pedal, but they failed to stop the vehicle, resulting in a rear end collision. Prior to this incident the brake squeaked. *ak the consumer feels that something should be done about her damaged vehicle. *cb
Defective windshield-2003 hyundai elantra gls. *mr there was a terrible glare from the sun hitting the windshield which made it extremely hard to judge the distance of objects. The dealer was notified and stated that the glare was a characteristic of the car. The vehicle experienced brake noise. The dealer did some work on the car but is was still noisy. The defroster took 15-20 minutes to clear the windows and heated mirrors. When it rained the water was on the inside the vehicle on the underside of the car door. *scc *jb
The defect stated in the brake hose recall 03 v 257 000 occurred while driving at 50-60 MPH. This resulted in an accident.
While driving at 50 MPH and brake pedal was depressed it went to the floor and hesitated to engage. This also occurred while parking, and vehicle ran into a building.
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