Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 MPH there was a squeaking and a grinding noise coming from the brakes. The pin that controls the brake pads and rotors was worn. The pin controlled the movement in the brake calipers and when it does not move it deteriorates the calipers and rotors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that she had to replace the brakes at her expense since they were not covered under the warranty or recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 27,000.
2008 Hyundai Sonata brakes complaints
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Rear brakes sticking on. First occurred at 35,000 miles and dealer notified me that the brake pads needed replaced, but upon inspection I saw that only one pad was worn to the metal, and the others were at > 50% life. I replaced the pad but the caliper and slider design is defective and the failure happened again at 40,000 miles. This time the car began jerking and suffered loss of brake performance as the indicator, along with noise, smoke, and odor. The hyundai dealer (mike miller in peoria, il) would not fix the problem under warranty, instead saying it was a normal wear item.
Began hearing a dragging noise in the rear of the car and thought something was dragging underneath looked and saw nothing. Got home and noticed that there was significantly more brake dust on the passenger rear hubcap than all the others. After further inspection it appears that the pad is completely worn because the brake is locking and then not releasing when it should. I have done quite a bit of research and noticed that many other people have had very similar complaints about this model year and malfunction. The common trend is low mileage so this is not a driver issue. This will ultimately result in the replacing of the brake pads and rotors at the very least. The car is currently with the dealership so they can tell us everything that is wrong.
Recently brought my 2008 hyundai sonata in for a free inspection by my dealer. My brakes were inspected and my rear brakes were found to be 70% worn and the pads, etc... Were frozen resulting in premature wear!!! My front brakes are only 50% worn. My service manager said that this is typical for hyundai sonatas of this year but no financial remedy came from my dealer. I had to pay to have my brakes "unfrozen" and was told that within the next 3 months I will need to have new rear brakes put on. Of note, my car only has 24,000 miles and my rear brakes should not have worn out this soon and certainly not before my front brakes. Hyundai needs to get on the ball here and issue some type of recall. This is a major safety issue - I have a child that rides in this car constantly.
Car had 19,000 miles on it, I bought it new. Grinding noise from rear drivers side wheel took it to dealer and was told that the rear caliper was not releasing which ruined the brake pads and rotor. Told the car was not safe to drive. The rotor, caliper and pads had to be replaced. Dealer covered the cost. Never had brake problems with any other of the other cars I owned. My miles are highway miles and I do not have to use the brakes as often as I would in the city.
Pulled off to the side of the road. Snow on the road. Started to move out to the road again when I noticed a loud grinding coming from the rear brakes. Made it home and took the car to the shop where I bought it, healy hyundai in beacon ny. Rear brakes down to metal and rotors going. They resurfaced rotors and said it was normal wear and tear. No other explanation. I did not appreciate this because even not having not much of a mechanical background, I never had trouble like this with brakes this early on and I have driven many a car and many miles. The car has 36,014 miles and heaely said the front brakes have at least a year to go. Someone at hyundia needs to get to the bottom of this before this becomes alot worse. Please I hope someone looks into this. Also the dealers need to be honest with people and not blame an perceived defect in my opinion with the brakes on the driver. I have children and don't want the brakes to fail. Please look into this.
I am driving a 2008 hyundai sonata and had my rear brakes deteriorate to nothing with out any warning. They were to the point where it was metal to metal and I had to replace my brakes and my rotors. The scary part was that the sounds metal to metal were not constant so if you did not know better you might debate on what the problem was.
Premature wear of rear brake pads on a 2008 hyundai sonata. Rear brake pads were completely gone at 35000 miles. My wife had brake failure while on the interstate. Removed wheels at home and found calipers were digging into rotors because of complete erosion of brake pads. Called dealer he said it has been an ongoing problem with this car. Not sure why, hyundai offers no explanation or suggestions either. Replaced pads with new ones, will wait to see what happens. I will inspect every 10000 miles to determine extent of future wear on the brake pads. Front pads were at 8/32 rear pads were 0/32.. Pistons were clean on the rear and appeared to be working fine, both rear pads were gone equally.
2008 hyundai sonata with only 12,600 miles, while driving with 2 small children heard loud noise from back of car while taking a turn. Brought to dealer and was told needed new brake pads due to rust on the rotor. Didn't have them do the work as the cost was large. Brought to our own mechanic who showed us the left rear brake pad was down to metal but the right was normal small wear. He called hyundai dealer as this didn't seem normal to him either. Warranty only covers up to 12,000 miles so we were out of luck. Hyundai goes on in every commercial about safety and when I think of a car brakes are the most important safety feature there is.
Rear brake squealing and getting hot. Rear brakes on 2008 have premature wear due to brake pads hanging up on the slides. Had to replaced the old pads with new pad @ 16k miles.
Need to replace rear brakes on newer car 29,721 miles.
2008 hyundai sonata purchased at duncan hyundai dealership in duncan,b. L bought the sonata with 40,000 km. And l paid hyundai about $100.00 for a 65. Inspection. The brakes were 75%. So l asked the dealership owner,to explain the 65. Inspection and l asked about the brakes being 75%. He said 75% was just fine.but when l took the sonata into the shop for squealing,grinding rear brakes, the mechanic thought it was winter dirt and grime. L was charged 301.00 for new rear brake pads. Lt,s friday july 3. The rear brakes are still squealing! Ls there a recall?
I purchased my 2008 hyundai sonata in february, 2008 brand new. Since day one, I have had problems getting the car out of the park position. I took it to my dealer for service and they did replace the brake switch once, but this is still occurring daily and it is frustrating. Often times it takes 5 or 6 tries with my foot firmly depressed on the brake pedal for my vehicle to get out of the park position. Yesterday morning, I was stuck at a drive up window because I had the car in park and could not get it out again - took about 5 tries to get it into drive.
Rear brakes wear out prematurely causing a potential safety hazard. The front brake pads are just half worn.
Grinding of rear brakes beginning at 37,000 miles. Car is driven all highway miles. Brought in for service and mechanic was shocked to see pads were gone and rotors worn beyond repair. He said front brakes should usually go first. Hyundai claimed pads should be removed and cleaned every 15,000 miles. Assuming a customer was denying the brake problem due to the low miles the loss of brakes could lead to a serious accident. Brakes and rotors will be close to $400 for repair.
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