2002 Hyundai Sonata: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Body, Engine · 155,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine fell through the cradle assembly and crushed the axle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Prior to the failure, the contact heard a lot of squeaking while driving various speeds and making turns. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Brakes · 55 miles · LA

I have a hyundai sonata. Its 2002 with 50,000 miles on it. The first time it gave me trouble, it was making a grinding sound while driving to work. The mechanic changed my caliber on one side of the car and replaced my hoses. Next month same sound started again. My mechanic changed the other caliber. Six months later. I started hearing that same sound and the brakes started locking. The mechanic didn't see anything wrong. Two weeks later, I lost my brakes while driving on interstate 10. I was able to coast to a stop without any incidents. I had my car towed to my mechanic.I was told I damaged the master cylinder. He put all new parts in my car (brake shoes,pads, calibers, master cylinder, etc.) and tested it. The next day while driving on I-10, it started locking up again. It has baffled my mechanic. My car is still in the shop. I have spent over $1500.00 on repairs of these brakes,not to mention the rental fees of cars for transportation. There must be an answer to what is causing my brakes to no function properly.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Suspension · OH

Vibration in front right wheel at high speeds. I took my 2002 sonata to the repair shop and they told me my cradle that involves the half shaft/control arm in the suspension was rusted through with fist size holes. I took it to the auto dealer and they charged me over $500.00 to replace the half shaft and cradle, also they stated that it would have been covered had my wheel fallen off. That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. After they replaced the half shaft, within 2 days I had a grinding/rattle on the same right side. I took it back to the auto dealer and they told me now it was the bushings in the suspension and they would have to be replaced but it was safe to drive.. This problem was not there until they worked on the car originally. It will now cost me over $300.00 to have the bushings replaced. I believe they should have done this with the original work. There is a federal probe going on with the federal safety agency, it is stated that this is a very serious and dangerous situation. The manufacturer of this car should be standing behind they're product, but instead they are refusing to cover this problem and make the appropriate changes that could in turn save somebody's life if their car would fail due to this flaw.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Brakes · MI

When the brake was applied a drumming sound was heard in the rear. The next occurrence a drumming sound was heard with a grinding sound. *tc the was a lot of corrosion and dirt collected on the brake assembly due to salt and sand applied to the roads in the winter. *sc

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Brakes · 16,500 miles · MI

Problems with brake equipment on hyundai sonata.*mr while braking the consumer heard a noise front he rear of the vehicle. Over time the noise progressed into a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at 19400 miles and the consumer was informed that the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The technician showed the consumer the corroded and dirty surfaces that the brake pad holder rested on. This surface is horizontal and does not allow the surface to drain or clean itself. The brake rotors were replaced by the dealer but the consumer was charged $160. For the labors and brake pads. The consumer believes that having the brake replaced at 19000 miles is unreasonable and request reimbursement.

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Brakes · OR

While applying brakes there is a squeaking and loud grinding noise. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · MA

Vehicle has problems with front vibration. *mr the vehicle veered left and the consumer lost control of steering. The cause was found to be broken u-bolt. The vehicle began to vibrate from front end while the consumer was driving and the cause was determined to be front left axle failure, which was replaced. Brakes constantly squeak and pulsate, but the dealer could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Brakes · IL

Brakes squeal very loud every time brakes are applied. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, dealer cannot remedy the problem.