2001 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- lower control · 6 records
- control arms · 5 records
- front side · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- noise coming · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
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…
Fire reported
ODI 11113663
Suspension
Tl* 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)…
ODI 11081221
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* 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.
ODI 10990976
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* 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…
ODI 10939603
Suspension
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…
ODI 10782236
Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10705957
Suspension
The rear axle came off of the car while driving due to corrosion from rust. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10693465
Suspension
Tl* 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…
ODI 10927543
Suspension · Wheels
I went to change oil and they advised me to change the front control alarms because they were very rusted and bad. *tr
ODI 10667274
Suspension
2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to rear control arm problems. *smd the consumer stated his son, had just come off the interstate, when the rear control arm broke away from the cross member, causing him to loose control of the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10582769
Suspension
Tl* 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,…
ODI 10542687
Body · Suspension · Wheels
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10542388
Suspension
Tl* 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…
ODI 10747915
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10501907
Suspension · Wheels
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…
ODI 10490534
Suspension
Tl* 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…
ODI 10552043
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* 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*lj…
ODI 10483417
Suspension
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…
ODI 10538414
Control Arm · Suspension
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 found recall campaign no. 09v125000 and called the hyundai number to report…
ODI 10442105
Suspension
Tl* 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.…
ODI 10439695
Steering · Suspension
Tl*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…
ODI 10358269
Structure · Suspension
Extreme corrosion led to catastrophic failure of the left-side wheel control arm. Right side control arm was also corroded. *tr
ODI 10285716
Structure · Suspension
2001 hyundai elantra both of the control arms snapped took to dealer told it was due 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. *tr
ODI 10284986
Suspension
Tl*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…
ODI 10258252
Suspension
Tl*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…
ODI 10257476