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The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. When the brake pedal was applied, the brakes failed to function properly. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal several times to ensure that the vehicle completely stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to service the brake system. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle associated with the upper or lower control arms. The check engine and air bag warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the vehicle failed to refuel in a reasonable time frame, which caused the contact to have to wait an extended period of time during refueling. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

This vehicle is hazardous to be on the road.it has front end steering and suspension problems.it has a terrible vibration from 35 mph and up.if traveling on the highway the wheel shakes so badly that your hands go numb.i have had the vehicle in for service and repeated time over a two and a half year period, and the dealership has done nothing.i have also spoken with the manufacturers on several occasions, and have done nothing.it has gotten to the point that i had an accident, because of these problems.i now have a permanent injury that i will live with for the rest of my life, and they still do not care.i have 2 small children, and i am afraid every time i leave the house that something will happen with this vehicle, and one of my children get injured.fortunately, with my accident i was alone.in my accident my steering locked and i hit a stone embankment at about 40 mph with the front end and my air bag also did not deploy.unfortunately i am stuck driving this vehicle, when it is unsafe, and unfit to be on the road.it is a hazard to my family, and all others on the road with me.i sincerely hope something can be done to these dealerships, and manufacturers to ensure they are selling our consumers a safe and reliable vehicle.*la

Turning onto main street when a large oak tree fell from left side of road, catching lower drivers sidefront fiberglass bumper and tow bar. Making the car stop abruptly. Air bags deployed, passenger side shattered windshield and ripped dash area on passenger side. The bag hit my wife's right arm and shattered all the bones from her elbow to her fingers. We are 74,and 75 yrs of age. As driver my lip was split open. I was able to drive the car to my home 5 blocks away looking through a shattered windshield. But the wife had to spend 5 days in hosp. And two surgeries to put her arm back together. The air bag did all of the bad damage to my vehicle and my wife.all attempts to have legal help has been turned down saying not enough to take to court. Can you help. The air bag almost killed her. They are supposed to help not mame...thankyou

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed.the brakes were pumped several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop.a small amount of smoke appeared underneath the hood.the air bag and engine warning lights illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.in addition, the contact exerted more effort to turn the steering wheel as if there were no power steering.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they replaced the power steering hose.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact was involved in a crash on august 22, 2002 and the air bags failed to deploy.the contact was struck by another vehicle and the entire driver's side of her vehicle was crushed.the contact was injured on the left side of her body.her head struck the window and the steering wheel.she also dislocated her jaw and had to endure therapy to regain her speech.the contact had surgery on her leg because the air bags failed to deploy.the vehicle was repaired with $7,000 worth of damages.the contact has pictures and a police report was filed.the other occupant in the contact's vehicle was also injured, although both were wearing their seat belts.the air bags had not been serviced prior to the crash.the contact recently received a recall notice, which advised her to report the crash.the failure mileage was 9,000.

I have a pending case no. [xxx]with hyundai.my son's vehicle has been at advantage hyundai in hicksville, ny (the "dealer") since april 5 pending a recall repair (nhtsa campaign id no. 09v125000).i contacted the dealer again today and spoke to michael keily (516-465-7700) who informed that he had no idea when the needed part will be available and therefore he was unable to give me a date by which i can expect the vehicle to be repaired. Mr. Keily also informed me today that hyundai corporate will only pay $35 per day for a rental replacement vehicle.i contacted enterprise car rental and they informed me that a compact vehicle will cost $58.50 per day given that my son is 21 years old. My son has been without a vehicle for a month, has no means of transportation to get to his summer job and cannot afford the economic hardship of paying an additional $23.50 per day. I contacted hyundai corporate (1-800-633-5151) and after being on 'music hold' for over 2hours, two different customer service representatives informed me that they would need an additional 2 to 3 business days before they could provide me with an answer as to whether hyundai would absorb the full cost of a rental vehicle.hyundai has failed to repair my son's vehicle 'within a reasonable time" (page 14 nhtsa "motor vehicles safety defects and recalls- what every vehicle owner should know") and therefore they should be compelled to pay for the full cost of a rental vehicle without further delay. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

My air bag light comes on and off randomly while driving.i debated on whether or not to take it back because it wasn't on continuously.they always say we can't duplicate the problem.well now the air bag light is on continuously and i set up an appointment.they called me and said the computer is showing 12 different codes for the air bags and that they noticed something sticky like pop on the wires.they said they weren't going to cover it under warranty.my first issue with that is they should be sealed off completely so a little pop shouldn't fry the air bag.the only reason i bought my hyundai was because of the warranty and the assurance that i wouldn't have to worry about anything for 5 years.unfortunately that isn't the truth.after 6 months or so i realized that i had to start my car for atleast 15 seconds before i could actually put it in drive and go.but why wasn't it like that in the beginning?and after the first year i notice rust behind the passenger doors in near the wheel wells where the car is welded together.that's a real high quality car right there when you have a car that's 10 years older and it doesn't have a spot of rust,that shows quality.what does hyundai show?not much as far as i am concerned.it shows poor quality and a company that doesn't really stand behind their warranty.lets not forget the fact that the transmission in the car is horrible.it shifts into second gear so hard and sounds like a canon exploding.the light above the license plate burnt out 2 weeks after they replaced it the first time.and the fact that all the wires inside my doors were corroded after two years and had to be replaced.so, now i have a problem with the airbag module being destroyed and they said i spilled pop or something in the console and that's what caused it.after so many problems with wiring in the car they don't see that this could be legitimately a manufacturer defect in the module.abl.pco

Abs warning light intermittently flashes on and stays on while driving. This could result in either none deployment or premature deployment ofair bags.cause of the problem undetermined. Abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the air bag warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer stated that the air bag computer control module needed to be replaced, which prevented the vehicle from passing inspection.months later, he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the contact called the dealer and stated that he needed a new control module; however, the recall notice stated that a protective covering was needed on top of the air bag control module.the remedy does not correct the issue because the defect remains.the contact believes that the manufacturer should change the remedy of this recall.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and current mileage was 120,000.

Air bag light continued to illuminate even after (4) attempts by the dealership.the actual cause had not been identified.mralso the vehicle experienced brake problems.ph abl.pco

Consumer states that when hit at 35 mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Mr

The side airbags exploded for no reason. I have a hyundai elantra 2001. According to your latter i went to the dealer ship ,but nobody from there wanted to help me,so what do i do now?

I was involved in a pretty intensive accident on 2-3-04 andi could have really hurt myself bad and the airbags did not release to save my life. I could have really been hurt, i bought my car based on its safety features and at the time when i need my car to work the most the safety was not there.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving 5 mph, another vehicle traveling 45 mph crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle.the front and side air bags failed to deploy.the road conditions were wet.the contact suffered a bruised arm and the front seat passenger suffered a concussion.the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed.a police report was filed.the current and failure mileages were 50,000.

While driving, the air bag light illuminated.the cause of the problem had not been identified.the consumer stated the air bag light continued to be a problem, the dealer would just reset the code without identifying the problem. The driver side window went up and down by itself, the dealer replaced the master switch, the black rubber stripping was missing from the door, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the battery failed and was replacedabl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v533000 (air bags: sensor/control module) for the supplemental restraint system. The recall stated that the dealer would install new side air bag wiring harness connector clips. In addition, the dealer was to revise the driver and passenger side air bag wiring harness attachments that were under the seats. The dealer refused to perform the repair and advised the contact that the recall did not state to perform the specific repairs. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that they would not repair the vehicle under the recall despite the contact's vin being included in the recall campaign. The vin was not available.the failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage 163,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the air bag indicator illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag module failed and would cost $728 to repair.the vehicle was not repaired and has not been driven for four months.the contact then received a recall notice for the failed air bag module.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and repaired, with the exception of the srs module, wires, and the air bag indicator that was illuminated.the indicator remained illuminated during the recall repair; however, the dealer stated that it was not included in the recall remedy.they could not repair the additional failures according to the recall for free.the manufacturer stated that they were only responsible for the recall remedy and any additional failure would have to be paid for by the contact.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure mileage was 47,000 and current mileage was 55,000.

Unable to control front wheel direction when car started to slide into oncoming traffic, was unable to control car to turn in opposite direction, happened without warning.received motor vehicle recall on 3/9/2010 about possibility of this happening.hyundai elantra 2001.also side door air bag did not inflate.

Air bag light on instrument panel is illuminated. Dealership examinedvehicle for this problem, and determined an unknown fluid fromcup holder caused an electrical short in an unknown component forair bag system.please provide any additional information / documentation.abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 50 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle made a rumbling noise and jerked to the right while driving. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the lower control arm replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. The vin was not available.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact called the dealer regarding a recall on her vehicle and was informed that her air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash.she was further informed that a harness and clips would be attached to the air bag system to assist the air bags with deploying; however, the mechanic stated that the air bags may be damaged because the indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel.the mechanic would not repair the vehicle, even though the damage was caused by the repair shop.the contact feels that it is a safety hazard to drive in a vehicle with no air bags.the current and failure mileages were 76,000.

Was exiting off of the parkway to the right traveling approx. 25- 30 mph when i lost control of the vehicles steering causing me to crash into the curb of the median. Resulting in both of the front tires to blow out and pushing the wheel on the drivers side back into the wheel well. The control arm was broken when we looked at the damage after. The vehicle which is a 2001 hyundai elantra had to be towed. Also the airbags did not deploy. I am looking into this recall for that vehicle. Mileage at time was 99,400.

After receiving recall letter, went to atlantic hyundai dealer,ny 11795 to fix the problem, and i believe they did nothing, because my air bag lights still remains on.they suppose to install the vinyl protective cover on the air bag electrical module,after more than 1-1/2 hour when i got back my car,the air bag light still remains on.

There was a spontaneous deployment of the passenger side airbag in our 2001 hyundai elantra.the vehicle made a right turn and was in motion, proceeding normally down the road, when the airbag went off; there was no wreck, no bump in the road, no impact of any sort.no one was in thepassenger seat at the time, so there were no injuries.there was significant damage to the interior of the car.abl.pco

- the contact stated that her 2001 hyundai elantra gl, airbag light has been on for the past three years.she stated that she took the vehicle to dealership at that time and they informed her that her vehicle was not apart of any recall, and she needed to have the airbags checked.the contact chose not to have the airbags tested.she stated that the light stayed on and she took the vehicle back to the dealership last year and they informed her that her air bags would not deploy if she crashed, and that she should have the air bags repaired.the contact stated that on 03/12/06 she had she had a crash and the airbags didn't deploy. The contact stated that she was hit from the back by another vehicle that was driving about 7 mph.the contact stated that the owner of the vehicles insurance company sent her a copy of the recall for her vehicle on air bags.the contact stated that the manufacturer should have replaced her airbags when she informed the dealership of the problem with the air bag light staying on.the contact was also informed that her vehicle was not apart of recall campaign# 00v332000, for airbags: side/window.the failure mileage was 80101 and the current mileage was 80,126 miles.abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact was unsure of the exact details in regards to the failure but stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerousoccasions where the vehicle was repaired. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 71,000. Updated 03/24/11*ljupdated 06/03/11

Air bag warning light, on dashboard, continues to remain illuminated. The paramus hyundai dealer has supposedly repaired this problem 4+ times. I was told that while this warning light is on, the airbags would not deploy in the event of an accident.abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained on. The failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the air bag wiring failed. The failure recurred days after the vehicle wasrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 88,789.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated upon starting the vehicle and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where the dealer discovered a connection problem and cleared the failure codes. The failure recurred within one year. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and again, the dealer reconnected the wiring harness for the driver side air bag. The failure recurred three times in a one day period and the dealer made repairs for a third time yet to no avail. The manufacturer advised that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 50,776 and the current mileage was 125,200.

The vehicle's air bag light illuminated intermittently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times to alleviate this problem but with no success.the only way the consumer could get the light to go off was to adjust the seat a certain way.december 2004 a recall was issued for air bag light issues. T he consumer was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall because her vehicle was too old.abl.pco

Spokane hyundai matteri bought my hyundai in 2001 and have over 100,000 miles on my car.i am the sole owner of the vehicle.recently (about 2 weeks ago) my dashboard airbag light went on and i called the dealership to inquire what i should do.i am concerned that the airbag may not deploy or may be defective.hyundai spokane (the dealership who sold me the car) said to bring the car in for them to investigate.i brought the car in the next day: december 21, 2011 and the car dealership informed me that it would cost me $90 for them to run their tests to determine what is wrong with my airbag light.they went on to say that there were a couple of recall notices on the car that they could replace.this airbag concern is a safety issue that is mandatory for the dealership (manufacturer) to investigate and fix.this safety issue is for the life of the car, so even though my warranty has expired on my engine, transmission, etc; the safety (airbags) is for the life of the car.why would i pay to have spokane hyundai investigate and fix a problem that hyundai is responsible for?if i had an accident and the airbag did not deploy or ineffective; spokane hyundai is liable and at fault.why is spokane hyundai trying to gauge the customer (again) for expenses they are responsible for fixing?could you pleases investigate.thank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Takata recall.the airbag light is illuminated on dash. The vehicle has never been in an accident yet the light is on. Not sure if airbags will work if an accident ever does occur. Cannot have full coverage insurance because air bag light is on. Vehicle was stationary when light came on. Unknown why this failure occured.

As i applied the brakes on a wet road surface, the brakes locked and i hydroplaned.in an attempt to avoid hitting another vehicle, i swerved and slammed into a utility pole.the car hit the pole just a few inches off dead center, causing such severe damage to the car it has since been totalled by the insurance company.in the accident i sustained neck, back, mouth and hand injuries.none of the 4 front air bags deployed.dt

I had hyundai motors and luther bloomington hyundai mitsubishi kia perform nhtsa campaign id number: 08v532000.i had an air bag light on, hyundai motors and luther bloomington hyundai mitsubishi kia could not verify to me that the light was due to the recall.since the air bag control module may be affected in this recall.

I received a recall notice for my 2001 hyundai elantra for air bag well i called on it because i have all ready replaced on air bag module and my air bag light is on again and they say they only put a cover on it but are not responsible to replace module how is this suppose to help if module is no good. If they know this is a safety concern why not fix right way. Thank you randy

Consumer applied brakes at 30-35 mph, vehicle did not slow down. Consumer pumped brake pedal numerous times, no braking action, vehicle hit a concrete wall. Vehicle was totalled.driver and passenger suffered injuries. None of the air bags deployed in the accident.*jg

While traveling at 50 mph, a vehicle pulled in front of consumer. Consumer hit the vehicle, causing consumer to t-bone. None of the airbags deployed.*jg

Consumer complained about a consistent problem with theair bag light. Took vehicle to the dealer, technician indicated that computer corroded, but it wasnot under warranty.the door molding was hanging and the check engine light was on. *scabl.pco

The air bag light keeps coming on and off while in motion..

Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2001 hyundai elantra was taken to ourisman hyundai mazda of laurel, md to have them perform the hyundai recall no. 88 (nhtsa campaign 08v532000).dealer failed to install the recall repair item yet dealer claimed the recall work was completed. Photos of unmodified vehicle are available.subsequently and on the same day of claimed repair, the srs (air bag) control module began to show a failure light on the vehicle dashboard.vehicle was returned to ourisman hyundai to correct the failure on 8/28/09.dealer claimed the srs control module was (now) defective and must be replaced at owners expense. The srs control module on this vehicle appeared to perform its function correctly for 8 years; no failure symptoms were evident.dealer recall work has rendered the srs control module inoperative. Due to dealer action, our family is not longer protected by the safety restraint system.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the srs air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 08v532000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.

When the heater was on black dust came out of the heater vents. Also,air bag light illuminated.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Abl.pco

Abs system failed during braking, causing rear end collisionair bags did not deploy.

1. There were no noticeable events that led up to the failure. Hyundai had a recall on the air bag sensor control module in october 2008 (recall id# 80141 & 80132). I had them install the new wiring harness and clips to prevent a spontaneous failure, but i had a failure none the less.2. The front driver and passenger seatbelts failed without warning. I heard a loud bang noise and the seatbelts tightened up on both front passengers. I noticed an odor after the event and the seatbelts would not extend or retract and the air bag warning light was illuminated. I understand this safety feature was meant to deploy in the event of an accident, but i didn't hit anything. 3. I took the 2001 hyundai elantrain to hyundai to diagnose the failure. The following codes came up on the computer: b1361, b1360, and b1366. I was told i needed to replace the front seat belts and air bag control module.

My 2001 hyundai elantra air bag light came on for no reason rendering the air bag inoperative please investigate big safety issue thank you gary azarowicz ps has there been other complaints of this issue?

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 30 mph in which the vehicle was also hit on both sides by another motorist. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. As a result the driver sustained injuries to her neck, head, shoulder and hip. *mr

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while braking for a traffic stop, the side air bag haphazardly deployed without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The front passenger's side air bag haphazardly deployed two months later. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 161,500 and the current mileage was 162,530.

Hit other car going about 45-50mph. Both driver and passenger airbags did not diploy. Would have had 2 fatalities if seatbelts were not worn.

We purchased a 2001 hyundai elantra gt in sept. 01. Since that time, we've had problems with the air bag sensor twice. Both times it was fixed by the dealer. In our accident, a 35mph front end collision, our air bags did not deploy. We have registered a complaint with hyundai, who says it will take approx. 30 days to decide whether or not they deem an investigation necessary. The dealership will not deal with us, they say we need to go to hyundai. In the meantime, we are left with the choice of repairing our vehicle and having hyundai claim they cannot make a determination of faulty merchandise because our vehicle was fixed, or paying storage fees at the body shop and renting a car until hyundai decides. And, if hyundai decides they will not do an investigation, there isn't even an appeal process.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the recall repair was performed by the dealer; however, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated.the dealer stated that she could pay the full amount for the module and could possibly be reimbursed; however, there was no guarantee.she first noticed issues with the air bag in july of 2008 when the indicator was illuminated.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the air bag module needed to be replaced.the repair would cost $900.she was informed of the recall in september of 2008 and the manufacturer stated that recall notices would not be issued until the end of 2008.after having the recall remedy performed, the contact felt that the remedy was insufficient to completely repair the issue.she felt that the entire module should have been replaced because the cover was defective.the cover would be protecting the module.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current mileage was approximately 137,000 and failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Airbags did not deploy in this accident. I contacted the manufacturer. They have not done enough to investigate this problem. I have tried repeatedly to talk to someone with the ability to answer my questions.

While driving 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and neither of the air bags deployed.*nlm...

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact spilled water on the air bag components and the sensor module failed.she filed a report with the manufacturer because she felt that if the vehicle were designed differently, the water would not have penetrated and damaged the air bag components.the manufacturer stated that it was the contact's fault; therefore, they would not assist with the repair.on november 29, 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v533000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module).she took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the wiring harness connector clip instead of the sensor module.the vehicle failed inspection because the air bag indicator was illuminated.the manufacturer is reconsidering the previous report and will investigate if they will pay for the sensor module repair.the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving 50 mph, the contact was forced off the road and crashed into a steel pipe.the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to properly restrain.the driver sustained crack ribs and bruises to the chest.as of october 1, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle.the vehicle was destroyed.a police report was filed.the current and failure mileages were 62,000.state of michigan traffic report and photos of the defect. Updated 10/22/07

While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle was cut off by another vehicle, resulting in a collision. Upon impact,seat belts didnot retract, and the air bags did not deploy. Policearrived on the scene and the other driver was cited for the collision.consumer sustained bruises on chest/neck and back.

If i was going any faster or hit any harder or by a larger vehicle, i wouldn't have survived. I find ir unbelievable that my car was hit on the front corner passenger side and that airbag, nor the side airbags inflated.d.

Front collision at 30-35 mph, vehicle hit concrete wall on passenger front. Neither airbag deployed, vehicle was totalled. No injuries.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument control panel.the dealer stated that liquid entered the air bag wiring harness, which was mounted underneath the front seats, and caused the failure.the dealer also stated that the air bag module would need to be replaced at the cost of more than $400.as of december 27, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact later received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v533000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.thefailure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 27,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.after the vehicle had been detailed, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer stated that the tran-sensor output failed.there was also srms internal failure.the repairs were made and the contact was informed that the air bags would deploy in the event of a crash.in december of 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the recall repairs were performed; however, the air bag warning indicator illuminated again.the dealer stated that it would cost over $3,000 to repair.the contact was concerned with the usage of the air bags and deployment in the event of a crash.the manufacturer refused to assist because the recall repairs were previously performed.the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty.the system would not accept the vin provided by the contact.the failure mileage was 71,159 and current mileage was 81,704.

While driving 25 mph and without warning, a head on collision occurred, upon impact,airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to driver and passenger.

Airbag light keeps turning on.on march 4, 2004 my car was serviced by hyundai for this problem.the service rep. Told me that the wires that run under the seat have a tendency to become disconnected.this past week, i moved the seat forward to vaccum the interior and the aribag light is back on.i moved the seat back and the light turns off.also, the same issue seems to be causing an electrical short circuit in the radio's wiring as the radio no longer works.abl.pco

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer was injured.the incident occurred on a narrow/icy passage.hyundai did not attempt to inspect the vehicle.the vehicle was a total loss.scc

Traveling 35-40 mph, front end collision, car deemed a total loss by insurance company-front air bags failed to deploy.

While driving 45 mph, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her.the seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy.the clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months.the dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.when the contact started the engine, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the air bag wiring failed.the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000 (air bags; frontal; sensor/control module) and was repaired.however, the remedy has not corrected the issue addressed in the safety defect.the air bag warning indicator continues to illuminate.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 150,000.

My son in law died in a two car crash [ frontal], his airbags did not deploy.both vehicles were going about 50 mph. Three people in other vehicle survived, their airbags did deploy.the seat belt was worn.the consumer crossed over a lane and possibly fell asleep, and hit a van. *sccthe driver of the vehicle may have fallen asleep at the wheel and drove into oncoming traffic.the posted speed was 55 mph.the drive hit the front end of a full size chevrolet van at an estimated speed of 50 mph.this was assumed because just prior to the crash the posted speed was 25 mph.the driver was most likely belted.according to the complainant, the coroner stated the driver sustained a lacerated aorta and a snapped neck.photos of the vehicle submitted to odi show the damage to the front end of the driver's side offset crash.damage to the steering wheel and the frontal airbags did not deploy. Cwthis incident is subject of nhtsa special crash investigation ca03-046.according to investigation the airbag warning light may have been on prior to crash. Cw

I was in an automobile accident in my 2001 hyundai elantra on 12/15/01. I was wearing my seatbelt when the accident occured.the airbag light went on but the airbag did not deploy.i was informed on 12/22/02 that a friend of the family, driving the same year/make and model had been in an accident and the same thing occured.

Consumer states while driving 65 mph he was hit by a tractor trailer. Upon impact, both front air bags failed to deploy.was pushed about 400 feet,spun around and hit a concrete barrierwith passenger front.consumer suffered nerve damage in one leg/ his wife had a bruised chest. Vehicle was totalled.

Head on collision which resulted in fracture of c-spine.the driver air bag failed to deploy. This may have increased the severity of the injury.vehicle is now under investigation by insurance companies and legal counsel.

After starting vehicle air bag light flashed forabout one minute and then turned off.dealer determined that the wires under the driver's seat became loose, causing the driver's air bag to deactivate. Abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While the contact was attempting to back out of a parking spot the passenger side airbag had suddenly deployed without warning and without anyone sitting in the seat.three days prior the driver side airbag had deployed without warning after attempting to accelerate from a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure could not be found. The current and failure mileages were 96000.

While driving about 55 mph on a service road ramp and without warningconsumer's vehicle hit another vehicle from behind, causing a collision and a chain reaction of multiple vehicle pile up on the highway. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital for back and neck injuries.

The car hit head on and the front end bumper has fallen off. Despite this both front airbags did not deploy.mr

2001 hyundai elantra side airbag failed to deploy when t-boned by a van.driver received whiplash, concussion, seven months later still in physical therapy, not returned to work, and suffering post concussive.

I was recently in a crash where the brakes failed to work on my elantra-my actual complaint though is the fact that i was doing 35 mph and did not slow down on impact.my air bags failed to deploy also.there was $2600 worth of damage to my front end, including a destroyed radiator, so there was obviously some serious impact.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra .the contact stated that the airbags on his vehicle had not worked for years andthe airbag light is on continually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the airbags does work and the failure is due to the contact moving the seat excessively. The contact vehicle was recalled twice, once forthe wiring harness,the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that he would have to pay half of the expenses for the repairs. The second recall is for the front lower panel (rust) and the earliest date they have available for repair is 6/10/10he does not want to drive the vehicle with the failures not being repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 138000.

There was an airbag recall on my 2001 hyundai elantra. I got the recalled repaired by arrow hyundai in milwaukee, wi. On january 5th, 2009. At the end of september, 2009 both of the side passenger airbags deployed within a week of each other. The first side air bag deployed while i was driving roughly 25mph. (week of september 18th.) the second side airbag deployed overnight while no one was even in the car. (the next week in september, deployed less than a week after the first)i had tried to schedule two different appointments with hyundai to have my airbags and seats fixed but had to reschedule because they could not tell me how long they would have my car. Before i could go to the next appointment i made with arrow hyundai, my front passenger airbag also deployed. (about a week and a half after my second side airbag deployed).the front passenger airbag (the one that deploys from the dashboard) deployed while i was about to pull out from being parked. I was going roughly 3mph if that. This airbag shattered my windshield, making the car impossible to drive. I contacted hyundai usa the day after my front passenger airbag deployed and they began an "investigation". It has now been over three months since the third airbag deployed and i haven't heard anything about having my car repaired. I have called hyundai usa at least every other week since this occurred and still have not received a real answer.

I was involved in a frontal crash of substantial proportions, and the air bags failed to deploy. Damage excessive enough that insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. *nlm

While driving between 30 to 35 mph consumerwas involved in a front end collision.upon impact, air bags did notdeploy. Consumer sustainedminor injuries.

Consumer rearended another vehicle while driving 35-45 mph, a second vehicle hit consumers drivers side door upon impact,driver and passenger airbags failed to deployed. Minor injuries, vehicle was totalled. *yd

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 35 mph.upon impact, none of the frontal airbags deployed. Driver sustained bruises to the breast.

Car was rearended by a truck at approx 50mph. Airbags did not deploy. Is this right. The huyndai was stopped and a 1978 ford pickup rammed the backend. I am wondering if the air bag should have deployed? the huyndai did hit the car in front of it after being rammed.

2001 hyundai elantra 4door sedanmy wife was involved in a crash, my wife's'bumper hit the vehicle in front of her approx. 35-40 mph. The airbag did not deploy nor did the seat belt lock causing my wife to hit the windshield with her head. Her chest hit the steering wheel.

After being involved in side collision and frontal crash the side and frontal air bags did not deploy.recall number 00v32000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the front passengerside window air bag was replaced in 2004.the day after the replacement, the air bag light illuminated again.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure.the contact discovered an air bag safety recall online, but the dealer stated that no recall was available.in 2004, the contact also informed the dealer that the weather stripping on the back door frame was too small.the vehicle was still under warranty.the dealer pushed the weather stripping back on the door.in 2005, the contact heard a strange noise coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled in hot weather.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.while at the dealer, she was informed of a brake line recall and clips were applied.the following day, the vehicle began squeaking when she applied and released the brakes.the recall numbers were unknown.the current mileage was 84,448 and failure mileage was 1,000. Abl.pco

While driving at 65 mph, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor.this caused a rear end crash.neither airbagdeployed upon impact.the driver sustained back and neck injuries and was transported by ambulanceto the hospital.the vehicle was totaled.*sc

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

Consumer was driving at 20 mph and the vehicle was struck by another vehicle at 45 mph,and the air bags did not deploy.

While driving at any speed air bag light came on.consumerhad the air bag module replaced once, and another one was needed. Consumer inadvertently spilled fluids into the module without knowing that the air bagwas there.abl.pco

The air bag light stayed on. The owner has contacted the manufacturer and was informed that the bumper to bumper warranty had expired and there was nothing they could do.provide further details.abl.pco

Dt: contact statesair bag light stayed illuminated in the vehicle, the service dealer stated this was due to things being underneath the seat. Consumer stated there was nothing underneath the seats.abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. He had his vehicle repaired according to recall #08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). However the remedy referenced in the recalldoes not allow recourse for consumers who have experienced contamination prior to recall service. As a consequence he would have to pay $3000.00 to repair the connector module. After he pays for the repair he could then inquire about reimbursement. The manufacturer was notified, the consumer was referred to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. Updated 2/22/10 updated 07/15/10

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact stated that the air bag control module in the center console failed.the cause of the failure was liquid intrusion due to a manufacturer defect of the center console cup holders.the dealer would not repair the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the dealer will install a protective cover over the air bag control module connector.the contact feels that they should repair the failure and; however, the dealer stated that they were not responsible.the failure mileage was 120,826.updated 01/14/09.*ljupdated 01/21/09.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the ignition and air bag warning light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician replaced the driver and passenger side frontal air bags and the supplement restraint system control module. Also, the satellite sensor was replaced. The defect was related to a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v533000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module); however the notification was received after the repairs were performed on the vehicle at the expense of the owner. The manufacturer was notified for reimbursement which they refused to honor for the previous recall related repairs. The failure mileage was 34,076.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v533000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the recall repair was performed, but the air bag indicator is still on.the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that she would have to pay for the second repair because they completed the repair under the recall.she then had the dealer call the hyundai manufacturer and they stated that the contact would have to pay for the second repair.the failure mileage was 85,324.updated 3*/16/09 the consumer was informed the problem was with the module nder passenger seat which was not covered under the recall. Updated 03/20/09.

10/28/05 car did not stop immediately while parking, went through fence and hit deck.brakes did not hold in sand.car towed to dealership who informed, nothing wrong with brakes.advised by dealership that the recall on brakes for hyundai elantra 2001 was remedied by them.brakes still do not hold well, advised by another mechanic that brake shoes are fine.still do not have a good comfort level with brakes.air bag light on, recall on file for model and year, dealer advised not for my car. Will fix at cost of approximately $700.00.

Headlights burning out frequently was the first sign of problems, replaced themas the dealer said this was inherent to the 2001 elantra. In august 2006 check engine light came on. Also, the air bag sensor light was on, headlight out again, took car to dealer, they called back and said thatthe alternator had been over charging and not only was the over chargingburning out the headlights it also had taken out the cruise control module, and air bag module. Car had only 42000 miles on it,and was 2 weeks from being out of the 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. Well here it is 6 months later and 47000 miles and check engine light is back on, i have since purchased a diagnostic tool to read the codes. The car was running rough at idle. The codes came up as mis fire on cylinder 3, tps sensor failure and map barometer failure. I replaced the plugs and wires, engine still ran rough. Took car back to dealer they replaced the tps, still running rough, they suggested that because of the faulty tps that the excessive dumping of fuel into the jets could have caused one of them to be clogged. I had them clean the jets as well as replace the plugs and wires again (they had also found that #3 wire had been arcing.) this took care of the idle problem. I took the car home and the next day driving the car would surge between 3rd and 4th gear, engine light back on. Still have the maperror. Dealer ended up replacing the map sensor. It has been about a month since this last occourence and all i can do is cross my fingers until i trade itin.abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the air bags were inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that air bag control module connector failed. The remedy in recall # 08v532000 (air bags;frontal;sensor/control module) does mandate the replacement of the air bag control module. As a consequence, collateral damaged caused by a failure that has progressed will not be remedied. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.the current mileage was 80,800. Updated 11/03/09 the consumer stated in his case the recall was useless, because the damage had already occurred. Updated 11/04/09

The air bag light came on.the dealer stated that there is something is under the seat that made it come on. , however, they will inspect the vehicle to determine exactlywhy thelightis on. Abl.pco

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the airbag light illuminated on the dashboard. Dealer is aware of the problem.severe vibration in steering wheel after brakes are applied.dealer found rotors were warped due to overheating and brake pads had to be replaced.however problem reoccured.transmission did not shift properly and revved at a high rpm between 2nd and 3rd and bucked before shifting. Abl.pco

Air bag light continued to illuminate. Consumer was informed by dealer that the computer chip was burnt by liquid spilling on it since its location was below the cup holder. Dealer will repair at consumer'sexpense.........consumer does not see how this should be his responsibility. It should be covered under the warranty, or consumer should have been told that the cup holder could not be used for its purpose.abl.pco

2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer states problem with air bag module *tgwthe consumer stated she received a recall notice regarding the air bag module. However, two months prior, she was informed the vehicle needed an air bag module due to internal failure. The air bag light had illuminated and remained on. The consumer stated since a recall was issued, she is seeking reimbursement.

I own a 2001 hyundai elantra.the air bag warning light came on while driving and stayed on.i took it into the dealership in dec. But they found nothing wrong with it.the problem continued for several weeks.i took the car into the dealership on jan. 6, 2004 and they claim liquid got on to the air bag sensors and computer through the emergency brake housing, so they feel they are not responsible for the $1100.00 replacement, even though the car is still under warranty.i feel it is a safety issue and poor design to not protect the sensors with a cover if they are going to install the air bag sensors next to the emergency brake, which are next to the cup holders.although there is a possibility that a drink might have gotten splashed near the emergency brake, i do not ever recall that happening, and no one else drives my car.however, i was told that hyundai corp. Does not feel this is a problem (the positioning of the computer in a vulnerable place) because "in korea, people don't eat or drink in their cars".then tell me why there are cup holders in their cars.i think their export models should have the air bag sensors and computer placed somewhere else, or, at the very least, in a covered box. Abl.pco

I was involved in a head on collision in my 2001 hyundai elantra, with a jeep wrangler, the front end of my car was badly damaged (have pictures), the damage was bad enough to for the insurance company to total my car.yet!neither one of my front air bags deployed in the crash.everyone who has seen my crashed elantra could not believe the air bags never deployed! luckily, i was not seriously injured, so that does say something for the elantra, but i still feel the air bags should have deployed.i'm just trying to prevent someone from getting really hurt in a crash, because of this possible defect.will be glad to provide more details if necessary!

2001 hyundai elantra recall on the air bag control module. Consumer wants to know why the dealership will not replace the module for this recall. *njthe consumer stated she had her vehicle cleaned and detailed. When she picked the vehicle up, the air bag light was on.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated the module was no operating. The dealer informed the consumer it could have been from moving the seats. Several months later the consumer received a recall letter regarding the potential problem.the consumer made an appointment to rectify the situation as stated in the letter, only to be told they were only required to put a protective cover over the air bag module so that liquid could not get into the module. The consumer stated the damaged had already been done.

The contact owned a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving at30 mph, a vehicle abruptly moved in front of the contact. The contact depressed the brake pedal but crashed into the preceding vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained injuries to her chest. The passenger sustained hip injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The dealer advised all recall repairs related to the air bag were previously performed on the vehicle and there was nothing wrong with the air bags (nhtsa campaign id numbers: 08v532000: air bags: frontal: sensor/control module and 00v332000: air bags: side/window). Updated evoq 10/20/10

2001 hyundai elantra gls -- one month ago (january 2007) the airbag light on the dashboard commenced slowly, dimly appearing then slowly fading out in one continuous cycle of several seconds.the condition repeats as long as the ignition is switched "on."i noticed hyundai's recall of the 2001 hyundai elantra for exactly that problem and took the vehicle to the local dealership for repair.evidently, the condition is caused by one-or-more faulty airbag sensors.the result, according to the recall information, is that one or more airbags may not deploy when activated.the dealer entered my vehicle's vin, told me that my vehicle was not covered by the recall and refused to replace the sensors without charge.because of the exorbitant cost of replacement, please ask hyundai to include my vehicle in the recall and/or mail me a letter of credit that i can give to the dealer to have this condition repaired.accordingly, i must continue to drive the vehicle in this condition until i hear from you and/or hyundai, here concerned.otherwise, last june, 2006, both sun visor retaining brackets (holding the visor to the roof) cracked about a month apart, rendering the sun visors useless, in that the placement of the visor cannot be controlled. . .it simply drops and hangs when released from the retainer.my driver's side bracket broke just at the most inopportune moment, when the sun was shining directly into my eyes at a level just above the top of the steering wheel.i feel fortunate to have been on a lightly traveled road at the time, such that i pulled over onto the shoulder for a few minutes until the sun rose a bit higher in the sky.those brackets should last longer than this; likewise, the airbag sensors should last longer than this. Abl.pco

Dt:the contact states there is nhtsarecall 00v332000concerning the air bags: side/window. Thisvehiclemanifests the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. The vehicle is being repaired atthe contact'sexpense.update 1/11/2006 - the air bag light illuminated on the dash indicating there was a problem with the air bag.

While driving approximately 35 mph consumer's vehicle ran into the back of a van. Upon impact,drivers side air bag did not deploy.

Failure to honor a recall 00v332000.

Driver's side air bag deployed without reason. Airbag light was on for 48 hours prior to air bag deploying. Contacted dealer. Dealer stated it was the moisture inside vehicle reason airbag deployed.abl.pco

I was travelling eastbound in the #1 lane on arden way. An suv (dodge durango) was travelling in the westbound #2 lane of arden way made a u-turn manuver over the center divider and crashed into my vehicle.my vehicle was pushed into a second vehicle as a result.police report reflects this action.my airbags failed to deploy.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light continued to illuminate until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failure five times. The total repairs performed consisted of rerouting the air bag wire harness, tightening the pin connectors and the air bag terminal. Also, the air bag module connector was repaired. The vehicle was repaired for a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 00v332000 (air bags: side /window); however, the remedy did not correct the problem. The failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 7,364. Updated 11/11/10 the ignition cylinder would not turn at times. Updated 11/18/10the seat track was replaced due to the seat being loose. Updated evoq 12/10/10

After being involved in side collision and frontal crash the side and frontal air bags did not deploy.recall number 00v32000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated.the mechanic stated that the satellite sensor failed.as of september 25, 2007, neither the mechanic nor the dealer had repaired the vehicle.the manufacturer stated that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 00v332000 (air bags:side/window).the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Abl.pco

I have had some electrical problems from the day i purchased the car.tried to resolve these with hyundai but they said unless they were currnetly happening when the car was brought in there was nothing they could do about it.the mirror will sometimes move on its own and sometimes the electrical in the car will all go on without the car being on. The malfunciton light lights up here and there also.also i have a problem with my front end suspention being very shakey and my brakes shake when stopping at higher speeds.i have only had the car a year.one more problem that it has is a major bolt in the front suspention went bad a month after i bought the car and so the dealer fixed that but they said it came off the assembly line that way.the electrical problems started a month after purchase.i bought the car new.i hate my car.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact stated that the instrument panel indicators were constantly blinking.she was unable to drive the vehicle at night because the fog lights blink as well.the vehicle was taken to the dealer sixteen times and they stated that open wiring at the instrument panel wiring harness was the cause of the failure.the dealer performed a wiring repair in the instrument panel wiring harness, but the failure persists.a report was filed with the manufacturer and advised her to take the vehicle back to the dealer.the contact stated that she would take the vehicle to another dealer.the failure mileage was 55,456 and current mileage was 170,000.

When the consumer rolled down the windows, they failed to come back up, the consumer was informed the wiring harness from the window regulator was bad, and there was extensive electrical wiring damage which had corroded over time.*phalso the rear defroster was inoperative. . the consumer also noticed the dash lights no longer worked and the headlights did not flash when the door was locked with the key pad.

Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel intermittently illuminated. In addition, all four windows failed to function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse, wiring, and door switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

All four windows stopped functioning at once. Researched this problem and it is extremely common. This is a major safety problem in case windows are needed to escape from vehicle due to accident. The temperature of vehicle can also exceed safe degree due to windows not opening. No warning was given before all windows ceased to function. Started vehicle and windows would not work from any control. Had to take mother to doctor for heat exhaustion from excessive temperatures building up in car.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 -45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that the failure was caused by a faulty wire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,783. Updated 5/7/12 the consumer stated the dealership tried three times to repair the vehicle. Updated 05/14/12

Car accelerated beyond control to ~90 mph before steering lock and car went into jersey barriers.according to tsb from hyundai this is an electrical component know issue call a tps(throttle position sensor) for 2001 hyundai elantra's with a "1" in the 10th position of the vin number. The tsb number is 01-36-027.before we contact hyundai , i wanted to see if this was on recall or safety check and i was not able to find any info.

The electrical harness failure caused air bags to fail, power door locks to jam, and the windshield wipers, radio and clock work intermittently.the vehicle also emitted a burning smell at times. *nlm

Check engine light came on three different times first repair was engine manifold, second repair was oxygen sensor, third time the dealer could not find the problem.dealer probably unplugged the light all repairs were under warranty but dealer suggested i get the service done since they had it in the shop.both sun visor plastic clips that hold the visor in place broke off and on the passenger side the visor is broken at the swivel arm.all of the small plastic door plugs have fell out.remote gas tank door will not open on cold days.vehicle pulls to the right and wheel shakes at speeds 35 and above.small scratch in paint goes down to the primer.

Vehicle commenced to overheat while driving at 30 mph. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop, andmechanic determined that the problem was cause by a bad thermostat. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informedconsumer that the problem was not the thermostat, but it was an electrical problem.

The brake lights stayed on all night after car was put in park and engine was turned off, causing battery to lose all power. This could be caused by a faulty brake/stop light switch.a recall was issued for brake/stop light switch on different years and models of hyundai vehicles. My 2001 hyundai elantra gls was not included in the recall but probably should have been.

1.daughter driving car on highway when electrical components such as radio, door locks and interior lights stopped working and door chime rang continuously.on jan 22, 2005 she started car, driver's side rear window went down by itself and electrical windows and other interior electrical components stopped working.an acrid burning smell then developed as well as wisps of smoke from the door and dash.2.as a result, and due to safety concerns about possible fire and damage to vehicle, the car was undriveable and had to be towed to repair shop. Overriding concern was that possibility of fire and further damage existed. 3.inspection and investigation by repair shop indicated that the main electrical harnesses running through both front doors were corroded, shorting out and one had evidence of scoring and melting.further investigation revealed that the manufacturer, hyundai, had a technical service bulletin, #03-90-009 (which superseded #01-90-004) that addressed the condition that water could get up into the area of the wiring harnesses and cause corrosion and shorts.repair required replacement of four wiring harnesses, two on each side, and sealing the area in the car structure where the water could enter in the first place.repair completed per the manufacturer's tsb.the old wiring harnesses were kept by owner.

Everytime vehicle has been started engine check light would come on and remainduringduration of driving. Been in contact with dealership, and was informed a ground wire inchassis was causing the problem.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 40 mph he smelled something burning.the contact attempted to open the driver's side front window and was unsuccessful.the contact removed the door and observedthat the wiring harness connector at the door had melted. He wiring harness was replaced.the current mileage was 160,000, and the failure mileage was 120,000. Update *4/23/07*

I dropped my grandson at his mother's house. As i exited her driveway my car experienced sudden unintended acceleration. I could not stop the car and struck the house across the street.

On friday, september 28, 2012 at approximately 9:30am i was pulling into a parking spot at the heb grocery store on i45 at 646 in league city, tx when the engine on my 2001 hyundaielantra revved and roared very loudly and surged into the pickup truck parked in the opposite spot.at the time i did not have my foot on either the gas pedal or brake.i stomped on the brake but nothing happened-it just kept revving and surging forward. I shoved the stick into park and luckily it stopped.my car was now in the space the pickup truck had been parked in, and the pickup truck was shoved out into the driving lane between parking sections.i am extremely thankful that no one was in the pickup or walking by or loading groceries nearby and no one was hurt.i was so frightened i was shaking and could barely dial 911 on my cell phone.the pickup had minor damage to its rear bumper, and my car had crushing damage to the front end (hood and bumper crumpled, grille cracked, 1 headlight broken) and a large puff of white smoke poured out briefly (no fire). The police case# is 12-4584 and the state farm insurance claim# is 53-195c-229.the car was towed by aaa to star toyota collision center at 2112 gulf freeway in league city, tx.i am awaiting their evaluation on the damage and have been told it may be totaled due to the age of the car, although it only has 55,000 miles on it.even if the car can be repaired, i am worried that the revving could happen again. The internet has numerous sites listing the same type of revving/surging problems with hyundai elantras but doesn't list a recall for this problem.what can i doin regards to this scary event?is this a major vehicle problem with this model ?i am extremely concerned andwould like to hear from you as soon as possible as to what the next step should be to address this issue.

Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra with 73000 miles. The contact was driving about 10 mph when he noticed the engine had started knocking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the engine had failed. The contact also stated that he had to replace tire on the front passenger side several different times.bl

- the contact stated that the 2001 hyundai elantra hadstallingproblems.while driving at55-60 mph on the freewaythevehiclelost power.she stated that in january 07whiledriving after dark the vehicle jerked hard and the dash oard lights came onas the vehicle stalled.the contact's vehicle'barely missed getting struck by a school bus.the contactstated that when she tried to start the vehicle itwill not always start.

It is back at earnhardts, for the elec. System again 4th time. It started in 3/02 and went out again last fri. 6/6/03 but they don't consider it a problem. Because i filed a lemon law on the previous accent and replaced it with the elantra 2001 and i filled out a survey saying they had bad customer service, the normal use of a rental while they fixed it for days was not granted. I am so upset i spent a day out in the az sun waiting for a tow of 205 miles to the next dealership and they tell me i have a bad record with them and don't deserve the courtesy of a rental car. This is my second hyndai and i have had nothing but trouble with it and the dealership. I have sent letters to the attorney general, three on my side, hyndai and earnhardts dealership. I want out of this car and don't feel safe in it any more. I was going down the salt river canyon (if you are not from az picture going down the twisting road to the grand canyon) without any power steering, brakes and trying to keep control of the car with kids in it. And they tell me i shouldn't be excited! 1 1/2 hrs in the sun waiting for the tow, the next dealership 200 mi away, no rental cars authorized, so my husband has to drive up and get me (198)miles from my house and go back so he could be at work in 3 hrs. No sleep for him. The dates are 3, 4, 6 of 2002 and now 6/6/03. The mileage is 27,694. The cost is theirs because it has the 100,000 warranty. Just the mental and physical anguish and inconvience of another car that won't work right now.

Dt:consumer was driving on highway for about 15 minutes andvehicle overheated. Consumer pulled to the side ofroad and white smoke come out from under hood. Consumer had vehicle towed to a garage where consumer found out that the radiator broke, and the engine was fried from the radiator exploding. Vehicle was serviced regularly.consumer said that a mechanic told him that he had three same type cars with same problem within the week in his garage.

While driving at 60 mph smoke began to come into the vehicle, then engine died.vehicle was towed to a mechanic, the mechanicindicated a piston broke and punctured a hole in the engine.*mr

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact stated that the vehicle had numerous failures and was purchased brand new from a hyundai dealer.initially, the vehicle was pulling hard and the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong; however, they replaced the spark plugs at that time.the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken in for a second time for the pulling of the vehicle, as well as a rear end bulb that had blown.while attempting to start the vehicle, it would not turn over.upon further investigation, it was discovered that the battery was corroded and there was a green substance leaking from the battery.the hyundai company advised her to call roadside assistance and they advised her to purchase a new battery.once the new battery was installed, the vehicle still would not start.the failure and current mileages were 69,000.

The check engine light illuminated and stayed on for 3 days.

The check engine light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced a sensor, however the problem recurred.

Oil pan stripped after 16 oil changes. Shop says this is due to steel plug in aluminum pan. Despite car having 50, 000 miles and still covered under warranty, dealer states they will not replace pan. Hyundai sent out a tsb noting this was an issue (tsb# 0240016 and 0140023? - the tsb details no longer appear).

The vehicle intermittently shifted into neutral without warning.the consumer had to pull over and restart the vehicle in order to return to normal operation.also, the vehicle stalled intermittently.

The check engine light illuminated and stayed on for 3 days.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact stated that the engine runs high when idling and takes a while to operate normally again.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure still persists.the current mileage was 41,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The check engine light illuminated and stayed on for3 days.

Vehicle stalls intermittently when decelerating to stop.vehicle was checked by dealer, who could not findcause of problem.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

The air conditioner did not work. There was also an odor coming inside the vehicle from the vents when the a/c was turned on.the dealer examined the vehicle 8 times but could not remedy the problem. *nlm

The jack collapsed, and center stem fell over and punctured the fuel tank while in use.

While driving headlights have unexpectedly burned out four times, parking lights remain on after the ignition is turned off, and power controlled door locks operate intermittently.dealership indicated after-market product was caused byelectrical failure.

2000 series hyundai elantra headlights. Interior surface of headlights melt, rapidly reducing effective length of vision because the headlight fogs up. Continuously occurs and headlights get worse over time. Dealer charges $100 dollars a headlight to temporarily fix it.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, all of the headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator regulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off which drained the battery intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the brake light switch needed to be repaired. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign id number: 03v496000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 03v257000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,700.

I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. The headlight constantly were blowing out, it guzzles gas like crazy! then now two sensors are bad and per the dealer they have been having numerous problems with these sensors but won't replace them? i love hyundai always had one but this one turned out to be a pain in the butt.

We had to replace the headlights several times with in the first year of owning our hyundia elantra when on october 5, 2002. They went out resulting in an accident. My husband switched from brights to dim for on coming traffic when he noticed he was having problems seeing do to the front head lights burning out.he missed seeing a four way stop sign and side swiped another car going about 35mph. The passenger air bag deployed and shattered my left wrist which has resulted in 3 surgerys and daily physical therapy with hopes of getting the use of my hand back.dt

One or the other of the headlights must be replaced at least once every six months.

Passenger headlight went out with in a year.

Car died just driving down the road. 1st hyundai dealer told me my fuel was dirty, needed 1 new fuel injector and i should pay $330 to flush the other 3 injectors. Not covered under warranty.i called the dealer where car was purchased and was told to not have them do the flush - get the car and bring it up to them. Before i could get it up to them, thecar did the same thing within 72 hours and had to have ittowed to them. They told me i had purchased bad gas and all 4 fuel inj/fuel rail/gas tank needed to be replaced - $1187. 5-6 weeks later,same thing happened-out of town and they are telling me it's my fault and will not help-now its $1900 and hyundai will not help at all. The dealership will not guarantee the work they did 6 wks ago. The car is in tulsa, i live in kansas city and have been without my car for about 3 wks. Hyundai will not loan me a car or help me get a rental. All they keep telling me is i keep buying bad gas. There is no way that i am buying bad gas. I purchase gas at the same place and so does everyone else in my family and noone else is having problems. I do not have the money to pay them and do not feel that this is my fault. I have called regional offices, etc and no one will help me.the impression i am getting from the service mngr in tulsa is that the car was not correctly fixed at my dealership. He won't come right out and say that but he is implying that more should have been done - hence the $1900 this time.please let me know what i can do. I am not letting this go.i should not have to pay for this work and i'm not going to budge.

Can fill gas, constantly stops pump when not filled.

While starting vehicle consumer noticed it would not turn , and a strong fuel smell came frominside vehicle. Consumer inspected vehicle, and noticerear seats and carpet were soaked with fuel. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and technician determined thata rodent chewed through fuel line.

The car caught on fire! the cause of the fire was a leak in the fuel line.

The jack collapsed, and center stem fell over and punctured the fuel tank while in use.

I purchased this my hyundai elantra from a used car lot.it wasn't long after i purchased it, i noticed that when i stopped to fuel up my vehicle that as i begin to pump fuel, it would click like my tank was full.then i would start pumping it again and then it would do it again.this happens every time i go to fuel up my car.and it annoys me so much.i am disable and have lots of back problems and can't stand too long with out bad pain.it doesn't matter in the hot heat of the summer months or very cold winter days, this is rough on me, in my condition to deal with a car that i love and is the best car i ever owned even though it was used when i bought it to be stressed out every time i fuel it up.is there a way, free of charge that you can fix my fuel tank to where it will not do this anymore.please contact me and let me know in what steps are available in getting this fixed by the manufacturer.i think this should be a top priority.

While filling car with gas, the gas spewed back at me and got all over my right side and into my eye.fortunately, my eyesight wasn't impaired.since then while putting gas in the car, it clicks off as though it is full and it takes a long time to fill the pump and it still overflows if i am not careful.this is a waste of gas and the manufacturer should do something about these complaints soon!

The contact owns a 2001 hyundia elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a metal to metal dragging noise outside of the vehicle. The contact reduced the speed being driven. Upon reaching the destination, the contact noticed that one fuel tank strap fractured and the second strap was slightly detached. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. The vin was unavailable.

When filling gas, the car will not allow you to put more than 3/4 of a gallon in at a time and more often less than that.

The car cannot accept more than 0.5 to 0.7 gallons of gas at a time when filling.it is necessary to stop filling the car for 20 to 30 seconds before adding more gas to the tank.if the gas pump runs too fast or puts more than the mentioned amount in, gas overflows out of the tank down the side of the vehicle.

The ball joints cracked which caused the front left tire to become detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway. The consumer contacted the manufacturerbut they have not done anything about the issue.the vehicle's tcm/ecm software failed which caused the transmission to slip/surge while driving.the vehicle would not go into reverse due to an internal failure.the dealer replaced the a/t assembly and flushed the a/t fluid.the left sunvisor was coming apart.the visor clips broke and as a result they could not hold the visor in a stable position.seat belt bolt cover broke.the passenger side door lock was hard for the passenger to unlock from the driver's side.the dealer replaced the door latch and actuator assembly.the vehicle's heater took about an hour to effectively warm the vehicle.the dealer determined that the blend door was loose at the actuator.

The latch mechanism failed to hold the hood closed after a minor collision. The hood opened up and flipped back unto the windshield,breaking the glass, damaging the hood. The vehicle was being driven at 40 mph at the time. The latch popped out from the hood thus releasing the hood. This latch was revitted on to the hood on thin sheet metal which stretched and release the latch. It should be note that i was blinded when the hod flew opened and was lucky to be unhurt. I looked at other car latch and they are of a superior design.

While traveling on the highway he apply his brakes to stop.but in the process he a attack and lost control of the vehicle.please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission began to jerk and the steering wheel seized for a brief moment. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Automatic transmission has been leaking anti-freeze and oil since date of purchase. Dealer has been contacted, but was unable to locate leak.

The vehicle intermittently shifted into neutral without warning.the consumer had to pull over and restart the vehicle in order to return to normal operation.also, the vehicle stalled intermittently.

When car is started cold and put into reverse, foot applied to the gas, there is a period of hesitation before it goes into gear.after you reach the point to put the car into drive it once again hesitates causing a "jerking" feeling.the car has been brought in twice a month for the past 6 months and the problem is still on going.i have contacted hyundai customer service and spoke with chris.he was no help either.he promised me over and over that the problem would be resolved and once again nothing was done.i contacted kevin at the fucillo import center (they sold me the car) he told me his service department has made several attempts to remedy the problem but they never actually fixed it.they replaced the transmission, sensors, valves and other numerous items only for the same problem to reoccur.the general manageroffered to trade me into a used vehicle for. I declined.i have paid lots of money on this car why would i want more problems???since the purchase of the car i have had nothing but problems!!the window panels have peeled numerous times. They have been replaced and still peeled.i don't believe this is due to the body shop, i think this hasto do with the quality of the product.the car has been taken in to have them replaced and there were times when the body shop was never notified the car was there.hence they were never replaced.i have told many people who have looked into to buying a hyundai that they are not worth the time, money or aggravation.i hate my car!!never again will i deal with such rude, unqualified people again!

When the car is started cold and put into drive, foot applied to the gas, there is a period (approx 10-15 seconds) of hesitation and then the vehicle will jerk forward.this is especially dangerous when starting the car and trying to pull into traffic from a parallel parking space.i have tried to pull the car out into traffic and it hesitates for an extended period.i have almost been hit on several occassions trying to get the vehicle moving.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated when driving 65 mph the vehicle will shift on it's own to 1st gear, and sometimes the vehicle will stay in 1st gear. The driver stated the vehicle will also shift it's self into neutral and the vehicle will also begin to accelerate on it's own. He had to pull over and turn the vehicle off and then back on. The contact stated the power windows and the windshield wipers are not operating properly as well. The contact stated he had contacted the dealer and they stated that none of these issues are covered under the warranty and he would have to pay out of pocket. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

Transmission does not shift properly between gear 2 and gear 3. Transmisson appears to shift into neutral and gains 500rpm before shifting. Dealer says nothing wrong and cannot fix.8ak

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.the contact stated that the vehicle will either not accelerate or not accelerate as expected when the accelerator pedal is depressed.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals failed.they replaced the transmission and several months later the failure recurred.the manufacturer stated that because the vehicle exceeded its warranty, they would not assist.the failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 97,000. Updated 03-30-09 the windshield wiper was inopertaive.updated 03/31/09.

Car at dealer for requested assessment of front end components unusual tire wear on front tires (right shows inner core -steel belt? - coming through ) unsafe to drive- they are 60,000 mile tires -company refuses to make sure it isn't structural concern- it is unsafe to drive so it will sit as long as it takes them to assume responsibility for checking this out./transmission revs engine to irrational#'s between 2nd and 3rd gears.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was being repaired by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the front end cv joint boot on the driver and passenger side were broken. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was 167,314. The failure mileage was unknown.

While driving 25 to 30 mph on a wet pavementconsumer's vehicle hit head-on into another vehicle, and seat belts did not lock.contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer sent someone out to look at vehicle.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to secure the front drivers side seat belt of the vehicle, the seat belt would not retract to properly secure the driver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.

Rear center seatbelt would not come loose, and started to choke child's neck.police had to cut seatbelt in order to get loose. Dealer has not seen.

While driving vehicle hit a dip in roadand seat seemed as though it was falling backwards.also, heard a noise coming from seat.seatappearedto beloose. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing was wrong with seat. Please add vin.

The seat track locking system does not always hold.the lock fails throwing the seat backwards on the track when putting the transmission in first and letting the clutch up to go forward.after the 2nd occurrence, , after i adjusted the seat i pushed the control lever down feeling it click in.performing this extra cautionary movement has not always held the seat in place.the last incident occurred this july, 2002.i will try to have it addressed by the dealer at my next oil change.

Car shimmies really bad at 35 miles an hour replaced front brakes and rotors front struts tie rod ends both inner and outer to no avail i am sick of putting money in this piece of junk.

Took 2001 elantra to dealer as a result of low brake fluid.dealer discovered vehicle unsafe to drive and irreparable due to corrosion of rear cross member and/or "spud".it is our understanding that this corrosion occurred in the area where brake fluid was leaking.it has been suggested that the problem is due to road salt.however, we also have a (lower-mileage) 2005 elantra which we keep parked in the same garage as the 2001 elantra and which, to the best of our knowledge, shows no sign of corrosion.

All 4 brakes started to randomly lock up. I was driving and had to run it almost a 1/2 mile for a shoulder to pull over at. Upon stopping, the brakes were smoking all around the car and the front driver side actually caught flame. I'm guessing brake booster is the cause. Also front control arms are almost rusted through. The cars been well maintained and has around 185,000 miles on it. Has valve cover leak into spark plug port on cylinder 3 and has a very weak clutch that sometimes slips.

The consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes, the brakes will lock up causing the consumer to have a vehicle accident.dealer notified.the consumer states that after mcconnell, she had taken the vehicle to big 10 to check the brakes.the consumer states that she and a passenger were at a red light when the consumer depressed the brakes, no stopping occured and ran through the lights.the consumer struck the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of her.*scc

Brakes failed.unable to stop.had to initiate emergency measures--emergency brake, put car into park.

Consumer had to constantly put brake fluid in vehicle.when the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle hit another vehicle. There were no injuries.the dealer was contacted.

Since new, our 2001 elantra has had an intermittent "thumping" sound in the rear wheels while brakes are applied. It would go away for months, then return, usually after some maintenance event such as a tire rotation. Internet searches reveal that this is a very common complaint. People have replaced all sorts of parts; wheel bearing, suspension parts etc., usually with no fix. I found the cause, and there needs to be a recall !! on our model, the wheel nuts are "closed", meaning that they are not drilled and tapped all the way though. On our car, some of the wheel nuts bottom out on the wheel studs before the brake drum is secured. When brakes are applied, the resulting loose brake drum can "wobble" on the studs, making the sound,. Another issue contributing to the problem: there is one phillips screw which secures the brake drum to the hub. In my case this screw was missing, probably having been left off during a safety inspection. However, if the nuts were not bottomed out, the drum would be secure even if the screw is missing. It would seem that this condition could eventually lead to stud failure. At the very least, it is a serious aggravation. Probably the least expensive way to fix this would be to replace the wheel nuts with ones that are deeper, allowing more clearance for the end of the wheel stud.

Air bag light continued to illuminate even after (4) attempts by the dealership.the actual cause had not been identified.mralso the vehicle experienced brake problems.ph abl.pco

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving 25 mph, the driver was unable to stop the vehicle.the driver's side of the vehicle crashed into a curb.there were no injuries.the contact noticed that the frame of the vehicle was rotted.there were no warnings prior to the failure.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the lower front control arm was rusted.no repairs have currently been made to the vehicle.the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would cover the repair costs.the failure mileage was 99,000.

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Abs system failed during braking, causing rear end collisionair bags did not deploy.

While driving at various speeds driver depressed the brake pedal the vehicle took longerto operate, so extended stopping distance was necessary.

While driving at 30 mph driver applied the brakes and they failed.vehicle took longer to stop,anditrear ended another vehicle.prior to the accident, consumer called the dealer to verifyifnhtsa recall03v25700concerning abs failure applied to her vehicle. Dealer denied it.three weeks after the accident consumer received a recall letter on the abs system.

Consumer complained about a brake problem. When driver applied brakes while driving 25-30 mph vehicle did not stop.consumer's vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. Currently, vehicle was being recalled for brake malfunction.

Abs warning light intermittently flashes on and stays on while driving. This could result in either none deployment or premature deployment ofair bags.cause of the problem undetermined. Abl.pco

Brakes engaging and overheating on the freeway, intermittently; this may affect the ability to stop quickly enough in an emergency.details: since the brakes were first serviced at just under 4,000 miles, there is a continuing problem with the brakes randomly engaging by themselves on the freeway.when this happens, its not sufficient to cause the vehicle to stop, but the car at times will labor to maintain speed.the car also produces a low pitch humming sound and a stiff vibration (shimmy) in the steering wheel.the brake pedal pulsates when barely touched (at the time this phenomenon is occurring).after a number of miles the symptoms disappear. The frequency of this event is about once every 100 to 200 miles.i believe the humming, steering wheel vibration, and pulsating feeling of the brake pedal is because the brakes are in an overheated state due to the calipers dragging.hyundai service is unable to replicate this problem, but i strongly believe this is because of their failure to sufficiently road test the vehicle; i.e., they may have to road test the vehicle for 2 hours in varying conditions, hot weather, mostly freeway to replicate.hyundai, after being given the above description of problems on two different service calls, has never resolved the issue (of course, meaning the cause of the problem remains a mystery).i have videotaped this phenomenon, which happens about 30 minutes into the videotaping session.i am willing to make copies and send to those who feel viewing the tape would be helpful in determining the appropriate course of action.please advise if youd like a copy of the videotape, and if so, where it should be sent.please e-mail at: [email protected].

Consumer complained abouta brake problem. When applying the brakesthey vibrated.

Braking from highway speeds 70 down to 50 results in serious vibration and pulsation due to out of round disc brake rotors.feels like possible loss of braking control.problem has existed since vehicle was new and corrected only by machining the front brake rotors.original rotors machined 3 times in 65000 miles.original rotors recently replaced with new oem parts and problem occured again within 5k miles.complained to dealer and hyundairegional manager.explanation was that rotors are not defective if out of round and condition can be corrected by machining.appears rotors are unable to withstand braking temperatures and warp as result.quality of steel material used in manufacturing the rotors appears poor.hyundai does not seem to acknowledge problem with flaw in manufacturing process.

The brake rotor overheated, which caused a grinding noise when the brakes were applied.dealer is aware of the problem.mr

The next day after purchase and the first time i used the auto in reverse there was a loud clunk from the rear right side of the brakes.it sound like the brake shoes were loose and the retaining springs pulled the shoes into proper alignmentwhen the self adjusting brakes came into operation.i was on an approch ramp at 55 miles an hour to merge at 65 to oncoming traffic.i was looking back for on comingtraffic,i look up and a car was stopped, i slammed on the brakes. The car finally stop inches from the auto ahead.no skid mark.the wheels didnt lockup.i brougt the car in.on advise of the factoru the cleand up the rotors, replaced the front pads.thisa positive indication that they are aware of sucha problem.upon a test drive on my own i found i could not lock up the brakes.later i took the car back and had the service manager test drive the car with me.he also could not lock up the brakes.he said he test drove 2 other elantras and they reacted the same.police measure speed at an accident by the skid marks left.if i were to get into an accident they would find no skid an assume i didnt even apply the brakes!!!these are not anti lock.i'm worried.i need help before i'm killed and the accident report says, he didnt even apply the brakes.there were not skid marks and the police could only speculate at what speed he must have been traveling.h e must have been drunk, had a heart attack or passed out.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. His vehicle was repaired according to recall 03v257000 ( service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). After the repair, he noticed that the brake lines had holes in them which caused brake fluid leakage. There was no compression in the brake line , so the pedal fell completely to the floor during application.he took the vehicle to the dealership and was advised that the entire brake line needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The current mileage was approximately 58,000. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

2001 elantra regarding rear brake tubes recall notice.*mrit took several tries to get the recall performed on the consumers vehicle.the consumer made an appointment to have the repairs made, however when the consumer showed up, the dealer was closed, the consumer was told the dealership had changed ownership and to call back. The consumer called back twice and was told they were still closed.the consumer took the vehicle to another dealership and was told they were booked despite having an appointment.the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership the following day and was told it would take most of the day, but when the consumer received the vehicle, the invoice stated the part had to be ordered.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). When leaving the dealer, he noticed that there was a leak coming from the vehicle and an abnormal oil odor. He then inspected under his vehicle and saw that the power steering line had rusted. The dealer was then contacted and they advised him that the steering was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the steering. The failure and current mileage was approximately 121,900.

Front lower control arm rusted through and caused loss of steering and an accident.

I have received a motor vehicle recall notice under hyundai campaign number 091.i called to schedule an appointment and asked for a loaner car as i can not afford one.i cannot miss work and do not have money for health insurance, much less a rental car.i spoke to hyundai motor america and they said that they would not provide a rental car.my office is twenty miles from the dealership.the recall notice warns of an increased "risk of a vehicle crash without warning".i am concerned for my safety.

The steering wheel vibrates over 60-65 mph and stops at higher speeds. The vechicle also pulls to the right. I have the original tires and have had my car since new. I have had wheel alignments, tire rotations and all tires balanced. The pulling gradually returned as did the vibration on the steering wheel.dealer says that it can't fix it.

Odi id number : 10010329 odi id number : 10016373 please add me to the list of hyundai elantra owners who have severe steering wheel shake at speeds above 60 mph and hyundai has no idea how to correct the trouble.this has occurred since the vehicle was new and numerous attempts to fix the trouble have been fruitless.unfortunately the problem is getting worse with mileage until the steering or tires are going to fall off at 65 mph.*nlm

While driving with my infant granddaughter i hit the brakes to avoid hitting a deer. I was going 35-40 miles and hour and the whole control arm in the front of my 2001 hyundai elantra snapped. It was all rusted out. I did some research and discovered this is a safety recall which i was never notified about. There are 26 other cars at the dealership with the same problem. We could have been killed had i been on the highway!! hyundai failed to properly notify consumers of such a dangerous situation. I also had to have my car flatbed towed an hour away to the nearest dealership at my own expense where i am still waiting for the parts to come in from hyundai. No eta on that. Hyundai wouldn't pay for a rental until i threatened to contact the media and the bbb. Two days later, i was approved for a rental. I still feel that this needs to be made aware to the public so anyone else driving this vehicle knows to get the repairs done so you don't get stranded at night or almost killed like we did!!

Steering wheel vibration and shimmy since new. Takes place only at speeds above sixty miles per hour. Hyundai is aware of the problem and has not offered an actual solution to the problem as of yet. Numerous other hyundai owners have the same complaint.

The steering wheel made a loud noise.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 25 mph, the steering became uncontrollable and the wheel began moving right to left.the contact was able to regain control and coasted to the side of the road; when she inspected, she saw that both front tires were turn inward. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the wheel bearings, power steering, struts and lug nuts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

After 1 1/2 months of driving this brand new car i began having problems with the steering.the car would wonder in different directions on the road and freeway.i also had steering wheel shimmy.they have aligned my car at least five times on different occasions and forced balanced the car twice to no avail.in march of 2003 an independent service evaluated my car and found both tie rod ends (outers)were extremely lose and needed to be replaced. Because of the faulty rods both the front tires are now cupped on the outer edges and the dealership refuses to replace them. Hyundai performed the work and the problems got a little better, but have since gotten worse again. I am so fed up with this car and need help!i have filed complaint with hyundai customer service, but the problems still exist!

Car shimmies really bad at 35 miles an hour replaced front brakes and rotors front struts tie rod ends both inner and outer to no avail i am sick of putting money in this piece of junk.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle kept driving forward. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

The breakaway bolt in the steering column had not been seated during assembly as a result steering was not prevented after the ignition key was removed as per the vehicle's owners manual , the bolt was replaced with a new one and the steering function worked as described in the owner's manual.

At highway speeds approaching 65 mph, steering wheel begins to shake. Have been told by several dealerships, tech reps, selling dealer, that tires are out of balance, or out of round. Had tires professionally inspected and balanced, and checked (off the vehicle), various times.... It is not the tires. See tsb 01-50-008, because others have had problems with this. That tsb blames it on the "radial variance" of the tires.... These are the stock michelins they put on the car, when purchased new..... It their tsb is correct, they put the wrong tires on their new cars (it has not been proven to me that this tsb is correct, and that the radial variance problem is causing this). Please call 1-800-325-6604, to get them working on this. It is dangerous to drive this car on the highway (which we purchased it for).... You have to go way above the speed limit, or way below, to stop your arms and hands from being shaken ridiculously..... This causes a hazardous condition for other drivers on the highway. Please help. Ts

At highway speeds approaching 65 mph, steering wheel begins to shake. I was originally told by the dealership that the tires were out of balance or out of round. Had tires professionally inspected and balanced, and checked various times.... It is not the tires.i have lifetime balancing and alignment so the tires are balanced and aligned every 3 to 5 thousand miles.replaced original (poor quality) michelins with high end firestones at 43,000 miles and vibration persist. You have to go above the speed limit, or way below, to stop your arms and hands from being shaken ridiculously...... Service manger at dealership and regional service manager told me the vibration was normal.the vibration might be normal for a paint mixing machine but not for a car. Called the 800-633-5151 number and was told by barbara that since the regional service manager had determined it was normal vibration there was nothing she could do.

While drivingat45mphthe vehicle will make front end vibration. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts

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Water is leaking through the interior dome light and soaking the interior of the vehicle. The dealership has been contacted. The cause of the leak has yet to be determined.*la

2001 hyundai elantra both of the control arms snapped took to dealer told it wasdue to the age of the car,(7 years) could have been killed had it happen at a greater speed. Hyundai canada has a recall for this very problem. Someone is going to get killed. Please look into this before it happens, if it hasn't already.

Nar 02/25/2003.the consumer had a seziure while driving and asa reuslt he crashed into 2 telephone poles, the air bags and seat belts performed as designed, however the firewall deflected 22cm into the consumer legs and shattered them.

Extreme corrosion led to catastrophic failure of the left-side wheel control arm. Right side control arm was also corroded.

The vehicle experienced a paint defect.mrscc

Car started swerving due to frame rusting and rear suspension became detached.

I was making a u turn when i heard a loud noise, i was unable to control my car seem to be drifting to one side until i hit a curb... When i got out of the car to see what happen i notice that my wheel was turned inwards and the control arm was broken and the axle had popped out... No one was injured however my daughter was shaking up about what happen... I took several pictures of the wheel and rusty part.. It amazed me how metal could rust that bad and break in half... I thank god i was not on the highway when this happen no telling what could have happen...i called hyundai dealership to explain what happen also to find out if there was a recall on that part and was told there was no recall on 2001 hyundai elantra...

Consumer states the vehicle's paint is peeling down to the primer.consumer is very concerned about health hazards associated w/paint components.

The car hit head on and the front end bumper has fallen off. Despite this both front airbags did not deploy.mr

While getting out of the vehicle the owner lost balance and fell against the door.there is a big dent in the door.the consumer believes there is a structural problem.please provide details.

Both rear doors freeze shut when temp is below 32 and can not be opened from outside or inside till warmed.creates safety hazard since rear passengers must clime over from front and are trapped in the rear seats in case of an accident.this happens every time the temp is below 32 regardless of rain, can be dry for days still happens.returned to dealer they can not fix.called hyundai they said they know of problem but cant fix it.

The rear doors (more often the driver's side door) becomes stuck in a semi-locked position during cold weather regardless of precipitation.it is impossible to use the door(s).

The plastic caps that the manufacturer use to cover the rear doors bolts are popping off. Consumer had an 18 month old child in the back seat who almost choked on theplastic cap. The manufacturer was not helpful. Ph

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated issue where they informed the contact that the entire rear sub frame was rusted and corroded. The dealer informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and beyond repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The lower control arm to the sub-frame assembly completely detached from the wheel while driving the vehicle. Thankfully, the vehicle was only traveling at apprx. 15 mph when this happened. The car came to an abrupt stop and had to be towed from the middle of the road. My husband was seconds from turning onto the highway and had decided to bring the car home to check for a problem, as the car seemed to be swaying. If this failure had happened on the highway at 65 mph, he may have been killed. The detached wheel turned outward and wedged into the wheel well, there is damage to the wheel housing and quarter panel from the detached wheel.

On 2 different occasions there has been catastrophic failure of front suspension (lower control arm) for my 2001 hyundai elantra, and loss of control of vehicle. One incident in which the drivers side control arm had rusted from the inside out causing it to snap, happening about 7 months prior to this incident happening last night. The car then spun in the road causing endangering to traffic and a near head on accident. This new incident, (same problem)the control arm snapped on the passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to spin out of the road. While operating the vehicle, i experienced sudden loss of control of vehicle without warning and nearly experienced a roll over while driving. From research, i have found there are numerous people with the same problem with hyundai and this seems to be a defect. I also noticed that the nhtsa has an ongoing investigation on the hyundai sonata for the same exact problem, lower control arm suspension failure with rust corrosion. I am afraid this is an ongoing problem with hyundai and is going to cause someone to get severely injured or killed. As far as i'm concerned this is a design flaw and should be corrected with a recall of both lower control arms.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle had begun to fish tail. The contact inspected the rear sub frame and discovered that the frame was fractured and exhibited excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.updated 12/04/12*ljhyundai agreed to pay for the parts only. The consumer paid for the labor.the consumer believed the corrosion was not normal, especially since the vehicle was garaged kept.updated 12/05/12

I turned out of parking lot heard a click or something next thing i know my car starting swaying back and forth car almost flipped with myself and minor child in it. I had to drive it to a save place almost flipped car few times. The car was swaying extremely hard to steer. Have it towed to a hyundai dealer and they inspected it said it was subframe. Aren't willing to fix it eventhough that make a model was recalled for front subframe.i called consumer affairs was told by them they could fix it considering i almost died. Hyundai dealer isn't willing.telling me a i have to pay $1200 for. Subframe cuz mine rotted. I m getting a lawyer cuz i think this is terrible it was recalled on front i was told they would fix it now they wont. Safety issue what would of happened if i died or wrecked and killed someone.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear control arm fractured. The contact stated that upon further inspection, it was found that the rear control arm had extensive rust and corrosion due to moisture. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently back and forth. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear cross members were corroded, causing the control arm to become detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000...updated 12-26-13

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.suddenly, there was a loss of steering control and extreme difficulty in operating the vehicle.the driver pulled over and called roadside assistance.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection and the technician stated that the failure was related to the driver's side lower control arm.the vehicle was repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 83,000.

My 2001 elantra had a recall on front control arms.this recall was limited to snowbelt states.the recall says control arms may corrode due to water and salt being trapped inside control arm and may break.their solution was to replace if needed or drill drainage hole to allow water to escape and treat to prevent further corrosion.my car had the drill and treat solution but the control arm broke anyway.luckily the car was being driven at a slow speed when the break occurred,if the car was at highway speed, serious injury or death could have been the result.hyundai admits to the defect but is saying that since the recall was repaired it is no longer an issue.the control arms should have replaced from the beginning but instead they took the cheap way out.i will repair the car and try to recover the money from hyundai as a repeat recall.hyundai should replace all the control arms on cars that are affected before someone gets hurt.

The rear axle came off of the car while driving due to corrosion from rust.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground which caused the tire to completely deflate. The failure was contributed to the fractured lower control arm. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. Two years previously, the vehicle was repaired for a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm); however the remedy temporarily corrected the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting to make a u-turn, there was a loud screeching noise emitted outside of the vehicle with a sudden loss of power steering assist. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the front driver's side tire had become detached from the vehicle, causing the front end to collapse. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the front axle and lower control arm were both replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension); however the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 18 mph, an abnormal noise was heard. The contact stated upon inspection they noticed the control arm had detached from the driver side wheel well. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. Freehold hyundai located at 4065 route 9 north, freehold, nj, where they refused to perform nhtsa campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension) due to having to wait for approval for the recall repair from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Driving down two lane secondary road making left merge into turning lane heard load bang then proceeded into a skid. Found front left wheel sticking out sideways, police arrived said that i was lucky not to have been on the highway, called aaa and the driver on the scene said i had broken my lower control arm. Came home googled issue and foundrecall campaign no. 09v125000 and called the hyundai number to report incident. Called aaa to tow car from home to the dealer recommended by the hyundai hotline. Did notice plenty of corrosion where the break was....scary situation, not hurt just shook-up.

Extreme corrosion led to catastrophic failure of the left-side wheel control arm. Right side control arm was also corroded.

Lost control of the steering of the vehicle but was able to avoid an accident and stop on the side of the road. Upon visual inspection, noticed that front driver's side control arm was rusted through and disintegrated. Wheel was basically detached from the car and folding up under the wheel well. This is a recall item in all northern states because the material rusts when exposed to road salt. Because i'm in north carolina, the recall doesn't apply to my car. However, i live in the mountains of nc where the vehicle is exposed to road salt throughout the winter season. This vehicle needs to be included in the recall, as it's a serious safety issue.

During the winter of 2002, i began to experience a vibration in the steering wheel, along with the vehicle pulling to the right. I brought the vehicle to the local dealer who, after charging me for a balance and rotation to "identify the problem" told me that the problem was with the tires and alignment. The dealer insisted that there was no problem in the front end. In june, 2003 i had the factory michelin's (which had about 32,00 miles when the problem started) replaced with new tires and a four wheel alignment. The pulling is gone, but the vibration remains. It is particulalry noticeable at highway speeds.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle when a turn was made.the steering wheel became difficult to turn and then completely failed.the driver safely pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic.the technician stated that the failure was related to the driver's side lower control arm.the vehicle was repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 83,000.

I went to change oil and they advised me to change the front control alarms because they were very rusted and bad.

2001 hyundai elantra.consumer writes in regards to rear control arm problems.the consumer stated his son, had just come off the interstate, whenthe rear control arm broke away from the cross member, causing him to loose control of the vehicle.

The vehicle has a moderate to severe steering wheel vibration that occurs at freeway speeds.the vibration can, at times, shake your hands back and forth as the wheel is gripped.other people i know that own elantras complain of the same problem.i have contacted the dealership and hyundai customer service several times, but nobody seems to have any solution to the problem.the date provided is the first time i had the vehicle in to have them look at the car for the vibration.i first reported it during the 12 month/12,000 free adjustment period.since then, the car has been to two different dealerships to attempt to fix the vibration.the last service done to try to correct the problem was a radial force balance.this seemed to help slightly, but the vibration still persisted and remains entirely unacceptable.

As with others that i have read the steering wheel vibrates over 60-65 mph and stops at higher speeds.the vechicle also pulls to the right.i have the original tires and have had my car since new.i have had 2 wheel alignments, 2 tire rotations and all tires balanced.all temporary fixes. The pulling gradually returned as did the vibration on the steering wheel.i don't feel safe driving this car.

Vehicle is garage kept in southwest virginia, not a northern salty climate. Taken in for muffler repair and when put on lift the rear crossmember fell out. It had completely rusted through frame ! like i said this car is barely driven and we usually don't even get snow in the winter so there is not much salt if at all !i have had my grandkids in the back of this car ! it's not just where the rear crossmember is that's rusted either ! talking about a rust bucket, you can peel layers and chunks of rusted metal off with your hands ! these cars should not even be allowed on the roads !somebody is going to die from these ! after talking to some other elantra owners they were not aware of this situation either but have found issues to be the same ! the front cradle was already replaced due to rust recall and crashes ! i guess hyundai won't do anything cause our government won't make them !i mean seriously think about it like this- would you put your kids or grandkids in this car ?i sure hope you don't have to ! i will never own another korean vehicle as my kia was the same way !dangerously rusted and newer than the hyundai ! please, please. Please save somebody's kids from failing through a rusty floor. Mine is so eaten up with rust i'm obligated to send it to the crusher. For gods sake if you own a korean vehicle check more than your oil. I just wish we would have thought to !

At 20,000 miles, the rear tires were worn badly and unevenly.was told by a michelin dealer it was unsafe to ride on tires.was told by 2 dealerships (who did not look at the car) this was a rotation problem, even though the front tires were fine.dealership finally realigned rear wheels, both were out of toe to the same degree.i complained the manufacturer should replace the tires since it was a problem with the factory setting and not due to negligence in maintenance.they finally agreed to pay half the replacement cost of the tires.*nlm

Car shimmies really bad at 35 miles an hour replaced front brakes and rotors front struts tie rod ends both inner and outer to no avail i am sick of putting money in this piece of junk.

The contacts owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting a loud humming noise from the front passenger side when driving straight or making right turns. When making a left turn, the noise went away. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the control arm and ball joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

We purchased a used 2001 hyundai elantra for our son to take to college. On monday evening (9/21/09), he was stopped at a stop sign when the wheel fell off of the vehicle and the front axle fell to the ground. The policeman at the scene informed my son that he avoided a serious accident because he was stopped when the incident occurred. Upon researching a "carfax" site, i found that the vehicle was subject to recall for corrosion and fracture of the suspension system. We were never notified of the recall, neither by the manufacturer nor by the dealer from whom we purchased the vehicle.\my concern is that this was a potentially deadly condition and we had no idea that it existed.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a snow bank. The passenger sustained minor injuries by striking her head on the passenger door. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop where the contact was advised that the drivers side lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm) and was taken to the dealer for repairs one year prior to the crash. The contact stated that the technician did not replace the lower control arm but applied a corrosion treatment and added a wax application instead. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure was 78,800.

My wife was driving to work and had just come to a stop when the front suspension collapsed.she had the car towed to our preferred repair shop. They told use that the suspension had rusted out and that they had never seen that before.

Right front end vibration.dealer contacted.

Hyundai recall campaign 091 - late recall notices, inability to fix the problem due to lack of parts, putting the drivers at risk.

2001 hyundai elantra, 72k miles, driver's side control arm fractured while going 5 mph.it had rusted paper thin and gave no warning.axle, fender and front bumper are destroyed too.loren hyundai of glenview, il acted stupid about it, like they had no idea what i was talking about and no concept of the potential liability involved in such a manufacturing defect.i will talk to corporate on monday.i am reporting this incident out of concern for public safety.this must be addressed by a recall, in my opinion.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the sub frame broke on the vehicle a year ago. The failure also caused the front driver side axle and the front driver side wheel well to break. The left front fender was also damaged. The contact stated that after this work was done, the front right axle and the wheel well broke off while driving 55 mph. The contact lost control and a crash occurred because of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that recall 09v125000, front control arm was related to the failure. There was additional damage to the vehicle because the control arm failed. The contact didn't mention if there were any injuries. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Lower control arms on 2001 hyundai elantra.car has 79000 miles on it and came to a stop sign and the drivers side lower control arm rusted through and cracked causing the wheel to tilt and pull the vehicle. Also caused the sub frame to crack.thankfully i was only on a side street and not on a highway when this happened.who knows the car would have reacted at 65 mph, would i still be alive? car has been fixed at a bill of $2400.00. This is more than the car is worth at this time.

During routine oil change my mechanic noticed that the driver side lower control arm is rusted so severely that failure is immanent. I brought the vehicle to my dealership and was told this is normal for a 7 year old car with 66k miles on it and they would repair at the normal charge. From my research this is a severe safety issue that should be handled by the dealership at no cost and is not "normal". Luckily it was caught before the part failed on my commute down interstate 495 twice a day.i will be following up with hyundai corporate to get this issue fixed - they should stand behind their product.

I have waited nearly 3 months due to backordered parts to remedy elantra suspension recall. (nhtsa recall 09v125000).

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving approximately 60 to 65 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the speed decreased to approximately 10 mph.he heard a loud noise and noticed that the front passenger side tire was against the wheel.the vehicle was towed to the repair shop and it was discovered that the front passenger side lower control arm and the lower ball joint stabilizer failed and was corroded.the total repair cost was $1,200.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 79,500.

While pulling away from a stop light, the car lost steering control and went into on coming traffic.i was able to get the car off of the road and luckily avoided a head on collision.i had the car looked at by a mechanic, and he said the passenger side lower control arm had rusted away.he said he had never seen anything like it.this is a very dangerous part to have a failure on, you lose complete control of the car.

Left front, lower control arm failure, while operating vehicle at less than five miles an hour, while making left turn across roadway, to enter driveway.at edge of roadway, just before reaching driveway, experience fall of front portion of vehicle to road and loss of control.inspection reveals left lower control arm separated into two pieces. One piece remains attached to ball joint, one piece remains attached to car.further inspection reveals lower control arm rusted through, from inside out.only a minute before, vehicle was operated on limited access highway, at highway speed.note: vehicle garaged, within attached garage, with concrete floor.vehicle serviced regularly.

During normal driving conditions at approx 40 mph my wife's hyundai elantra's passenger side front wheel popped and began rubbing the back of the wheel well. Luckily she was able to avoid other vehicles and continue about one block into a repair shop lot. It was determined that the control arm had rusted through and just broke. The shop replaced both side control arms with used parts.

Front lower control arm rusted through and caused loss of steering and an accident.

Traveling less than 25 mph i applied brakes to avoid a pedestrian running across traffic. After stopping vehicle was difficult to steer and made loud grinding noise. I was able to get out of the traffic flow. Vehiclewas towed to service station. Repair was made to the left front control arm that rusted through and snapped .service mechanic stated that it was fortunate that the failure had happened aslower speedand that a failure at highway speeds would have possibly resulted in loss of control of the vehicle and possible injuries. The part was returned to me.

I drive a used 2001 hyundai elantra gt.after running a search and finding that you investigated the sonatas for severe rust issues in the wheel well area, i knew i should write to you.my car started veering to the passenger side.i brought the car to the dealer.they found a rust-caused hole in the front passenger side control arm.it had come from the inside out and eaten all the way through the arm.they told me i was lucky that my wheel well had not snapped off the chassis.when i went to pick up the car after it was fixed, they said they had put the broken control arm in a vice and it had snapped easily.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While drivingapproximately 10 mph the vehicle began to make a noise. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane. Upon examination the driver side front wheel was straight and the passenger side front wheel was turned to the right. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where both front lower control arms and sway bar links were replaced due to rust.the manufacturer was notified and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000, suspension:front:control arm. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact statedthat he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension front control arm). The dealer was contacted but he was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the parts needed to make the repair were not readily available. The dealer advised there was a national back order for the part and could not provide an estimated time of arrival.the contact was concerned with the safety of operating the vehicle and did not feel the recall repair was being handled in a reasonable amount of time. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000.

Both control arms on my 2001 elantra went while i was driving. I was told it was not a defective part by hyundai. My mechanic reported he had never seen anything like it. He was impressed that i had not been killed. Something needs to be done about this automobile. Hyundai needs to stand up and take responsibility.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. Recently, the contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm). The recall manufacturer report date was april 14, 2009. The contact was displeased to know the extensivetime frame the manufactured had taken to mail recall notification regarding such a serious safety defect.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. On february 27, 2010, the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a repair on recall 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). On march 27, 2010, while driving at approximately 20 mph, the contact heard a rubbling sound. She stopped the vehicle and when she re-started it, the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where a mechanic advised her that the cause of the failure was the front control arm. The vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer but received no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000.

2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer states failure of front lower control arm on the front left and the front right side. *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed. Due to the failure of the control arm, the consumer had to pay for a new axle, stabilizer link, a wheel balance and an alignment.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph and proceeding to stop sign, the front left control arm broke. On a separate occasion, the right front control arm broke as well. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was caused by rust. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. The current mileage was approximately 75,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 06/29/10 the consumer stated after the second control arm failed, the mechanic informed her a recall had been issued for the very same problem. The consumer stated she as never notified of a recall.it wasn't until march 2010, that the consumer received a recall.updated 07/01/10.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact received a recall notice for the subframe and control arm (recall 09v125000 suspension: front: control arm) so she called the dealership to make an appointment. The dealer told the contact because they were backed up, the vehicle could not be repaired until april 24, 2010. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not in drivable condition because the subframe was weakened and the parts for repair were unavailable until may 5, 2010 or may 11, 2010. The contact called the manufacturer concerning the length of time for the repairs (five days to complete) but was offered no assistance. The contact felt that the repair time was unacceptable. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer states problem with suspension: front control arm *tgwthe consumer stated she was unable to drive the vehicle up the street.the consumer had to call a tow truck. The tow driver informed the consumer the front control arm had failed.he also told the consumer a recall had been issued, however the consumer stated he never received a recall notice. The consumer stated after the vehicle was repaired, the recall notice arrived in the mail two weeks later.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the front driver side lower control arm fractured. The contact was able to park the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front passenger side lower control arm was rusting as well. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 150,120.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving at speeds of 45 mph, the contact abruptly depressed the brakes to avoid hitting a deer. Simultaneously, the drivers side control arm snapped and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashing into a drainage ditch. The police arrived to the scene and a police report was filed accordingly. The current and failure mileage was 114,036.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph she heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly the front end collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the technician stated that the failure was associated with recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The technician stated that both control arms exhibited severe rust corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had safety concerns regarding the remedy repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions. There was a loud noise and the front end of the vehicle collapsed without warning. The driver inspected the vehicle. The lower control arm was detached. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure was contributed to the lower control arm and drive axle shaft assembly. The vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm). The contact was displeased to know the drive axle shaft assembly was not included in the free remedy repair. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 65,000.

I have waited nearly 3 months due to backordered parts to remedy elantra suspension recall. (nhtsa recall 09v125000).

2001 hyundai elantra lower control arm rusted causing the left front wheel to collapse.consumer received a recall after the wheel collapsed. Consumer stated that hyundai refuses to reimburse because the repair work was done in 2009.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 25 mph and applying the brakes the contact heard a loud sound and the vehicle veered to the left, and he was unable to steer the vehicle to the side of the road.the contact observed the steering wheel to the right and noticed that the lower control arm was crumbled and the tire was pushed into the inner fender.the vehicle was towed to the dealer ,who confirmed that the lower control arm was damaged.the current and failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 10/31/07

Replaced lower control arms left and right sides.

When applying brakes at 30 mph, vehicle went out of control and was nearly involved in a crash.passenger side control arm was determined to be rotted away.no other signs of visible rust on the bottom of the vehicle.dealer was impressed by the failure and took photos to email to hyundai district representative who denied any defective parts or blame on hyundai's part.dealer is replacing the control arm at my expense. Part is being saved.

Driving at a speed of about 25mph, i stopped quick to avoid a car coming out of side street. After stopping the car would not move. When checked by a mechanic he said he had never seen anything like this. The lower control arm on the left side of car had rotted away at one point, and the metal was paper thin. He than told me it was good that i was not going at a high rate of speed when this happened, or i would have had a serious accident. I was lucky, but if this defect is on other cars someone may get killed. This was on a 2001 hyundai elantra. I'm now waiting for the part to replace it.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra.while driving 10 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm failed and caused the steering column to lock.upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the wheel was not positioned in the wheel well and there was visible rust within two inches of the ball joint.the contact is in the process of repairing the vehicle himself and notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 140,865. Updated 05/06/10.*ljupdated 07/19/10

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra which waspurchased in october 2009. While driving at speeds of less than 20 mph and proceeding down a hill, the vehicle came to a violent screeching halt. The front passenger's side wheel had completely broken off of the vehicle. The driver of the tow truck stated that the front control arm had rust on it and corrosion from the vehicle. There was a recall campaign for the front control arm (see nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000) however her vin was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were under 60,000.

Just came off int. 95applied brakes at red light and lower control arm broke off.sent car into curb and had to have it towed. Shop showed me the damage and the control arm is completely rotted. Still there waiting on parts. Updated 04/22/09.

Dt: the consumer stated that the lower control arm on the front passenger side rusted and resulted in the wheel falling off.the vehicle had to be towed.the front driver's side control arm also rusted. The dealer told the consumer that the same thing is likely to happen again with the other side.dealer suggested they should contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer called the dealer, and the district manager said that the part was not defective and denied the claim. The cost of repairswas $1,500.00. A complaint was filed byconsumer'sson in law.also pictures were available.

Ltr from congressman murphy on behalf of constituent who is requesting an investigation an automotive failure with her 2001 hyundai elantra. *njwithout warning, the front suspension broke apart; the lower control arm broke in two separate spots which caused the front wheel to separate from the suspension. The end result was the front end of the vehicle fell onto the pavement.

I made a right turn off of m59 in howell, mi on to n old us hwy 23. I slowed to almost a stop, yielding for oncoming traffic to make a left turn into kroger. Upon turning the wheel to the left and trying to drive forward i heard something break and the car would not move. Upon investigation the lower control arm was broken near the ball joint. It was not a ball joint failure, the lower control arm either fatigued or sheared, maybe due to corrosion. The drivers side halfshaft was pulled from the transaxle at the inner cv joint. The car was towed to a friends house in the area and it sits there pending a change in the weather so that repairs can be made. I live in lansing which is an hour away from where my car is. I plan to take pictures and investigate more when i get the parts and return to repair it, if possible. Updated 04/22/09.

When driving on the interstate the rear end of the car is very unsteady over 50 mph when it is raining, causes hydroplaning, even with brand new tires made for wet traction.

The back bumper from my elantra is in bad conditions. The paint is horrible. I noticed that its not only on my car but also in all elantras like mine. And they all have it in the same spot as my car.its a round big spot. Looks like the paint is defective.

Speedometer does not work in the very cold, sometimes your driving for up to 20 minutes with no speedometer. Its been to the dealer at least 4 times. Once the temperature goes up the speedometer works. They've replaced a sensor, a cable, and the last time they put a new speedometer in.when it's cold the new one does not work either. We left it with them for 4 days, but because the temperature was above freezing they couldn't see it not working so they could not fix it.my daughter goes to school in philadelphia(she drives it) so it works less when she's home in vernon, nj.has anyone else had any complaints about a similar problem.there's colder states then new jersey. Hyundai doesn't seem to have a clue.there was not a specific incident date, it began not working in the winter of 2002 when it had just about 10,000 miles on it.

I dropped my grandson at his mother's house. As i exited her driveway my car experienced sudden unintended acceleration. I could not stop the car and struck the house across the street.

Rpmswould go from 1,000 to approximately 3,500,and vehicle will suddenly accelerate while in a low gear. Dealership examinedvehicle, and determined that a computer chip needed to be replaced.please provide any additional information/attachments.

On december 14,2012 i was traveling north up a hill at 35 mph when suddenly they car accelerated to 55 mph. I tried to stop but the cars tires screeched and hit the ladies car in front of me. Thank god no one was injured. The front end is toast. I have to have the car examined and find out why it accelerated out of control and did not stop. The car is a total loss.

While traveling in traffic on the long island expressway, the gas pedal was released and it returned to its raised position by its spring.however, the accelerator cable did not release causing the vehicle to continue accelerating.with both feet on the brake pedal trying to stop the car, it still impacted the vehicle ahead.subsequent to the accident, the sticking of the accelerator cable could be replicated intermittently.by tapping and redepressing the gas pedal to the floor the cable would release.at this time, the damage to the car has prevented investigation under the hood.the vehicle damage will be repaired at a shop recommended by my insurance company.*la

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning consumer engagedcruise control andvehicle suddenly accelerated.

When vehicle comes to a full stopit will hesitate and will cut off.

Left sunvisor's bracket breaks and sunvisor falls into steering wheel, causing short steering turn.

The contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 15 mph, the driver side sun visor broke and fell on the steering wheel, causing him to pull off the road. The dealer stated that had to purchase the sun visor and bracket to repair the problem. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Rear defroster has not worked since purchase, numerous times to dealer, unable to find the problem.

When the heater was on black dust came out of the heater vents. Also,air bag light illuminated.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Abl.pco

While air system is cut off outside air still enters vehicle.out side air enters both in fresh mode and recirculation mode.

Within the space of one month all 4 of my power windows stopped functioning.1st the driver's side window, then a week later the passenger side, followed shortly thereafter by both rear windows.my mechanic said that this is a known issue with the elantra, and i found service bulletin number: 0490010-nhtsa item number 10007954-power window regulator motor.i just wonder why there hasn't been a recall...each motor is very expensive, almost $300...it will cost me over $1200 to repair all 4 motors.

Sunroof popped completely off the vehicle while parked.

While driving front passenger's window blewout.vehicle was checked by dealer.

When travelling at around 45mph, i noticed crack on windshield.i mmediately,went to dealer who told me that it's not cover in warranty.replacedelse where.it seems that my car picks up little debris form road especially driven on bridge /highway.i am afraid that my windshield will broke again and i may get hurt.

Hyundai recall campaign 091 - late recall notices, inability to fix the problem due to lack of parts, putting the drivers at risk.

I went to change oil and they advised me to change the front control alarms because they were very rusted and bad.

The hubcaps are soleyretained to the rims by a plastic split ring retaining washer, upon making the first tire rotation the consumer discovered that the washers had melted on the front lug nuts, the remaining unmelted section fell apart while handling, the consumer believes that the high temperature generated by the front brakes caused the washers to melt.nlm

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