2002 Hyundai Elantra Control Arm Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- front control · 11 records
- suspension front · 10 records
- lower control · 8 records
- control arms · 6 records
- recall notice · 5 records
- control fractured · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a clanking sound and then the control arm fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10610279
Control Arm
A control arm failed causing the vehicle to swerve wildly into oncoming traffic and then back across the original lane. Collisions with other vehicles and a wheelchair-bound pedestrian were barely avoided. This was supposed to have been corrected through a recall when the car was returned to the dealer for issues of rotting control arms. The recall "repairs" were supposed to have been done on march 12, 2011, at…
ODI 10447570
Catalytic Convertor · Control Arm · Rear
2002 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning front steering or control mechanisms, rust and potential failures *tgw the consumer stated on march 10, 2010, she went to the dealer after receiving a recall notice. Upon inspection, it was determined the parts did not need to be replaced. On january 31, 2012, the same parts that were the subject of the recall failed. The consumer stated…
ODI 10447612
Control Arm
2002 hyundai elantra. Consumer states vehicle went out of control while driving *tgw the consumer stated on july 7, 2009 she took her vehicle to the dealer due to a recall notice she received. The problem was supposedly corrected. On november 18, 2011, while driving 65 mph, the consumer heard a noise which sounded like a tire blow out. Suddenly, the vehicle went out of control. The consumer was able to hold on to…
ODI 10442973
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact was traveling 65 mph when she heard what sounded like a tire blowout. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and noticed that the front driver's wheel was turned outward. The contacts insurance company inspected the vehicle and determined that the front drivers side control arm was rusted. The contact was informed that the failure was…
ODI 10437244
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While driving 5 mph, attempting to park, the contact heard an unusual noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied and hit a curb which caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the closest auto shop for diagnostic testing where they stated the front…
ODI 10404552
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have nhtsa recall #09v125000, suspension front control arm repaired and it appears that it was not repaired. The control arms were covered with rust and were broken. When she was accelerating at a traffic light, there was a noise and the vehicle would not move because the control arm was broken. The vehicle was towed to her residence…
ODI 10341535
Control Arm · Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated the vehicle would not move as she attempted to accelerate from a traffic stop. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised that the lower a frame assembly was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle frame was replaced at the contacts expense. Later, she received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number:…
ODI 10343049
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While having the vehicle examined for routine repairs, the contact was informed that the front passengers side control arm would need to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not serviced for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 97,000.
ODI 10334115
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on may 8, 2010 for repairs under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The dealer was unable to repair the vehicle because the part needed was on a national backorder and was not yet available. The contact stated it was beyond a reasonable amount of time to address a safety related recall. The…
ODI 10339072
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the recall service repair. However, the specific repair part was on a massive back order. The contact stated that the vehicle was left at the dealer who provided her a rental vehicle. However, she had been…
ODI 10335843
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. On april 9, 2010, while driving approximately 15-20 mph approaching an intersection the driver's front tire came off. The vehicle slid about 10 feet then stopped. The vehicle blocked traffic in the intersection. He stated that a police directed traffic during that time. A police report was filed. He called a towing service and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.…
ODI 10349173
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 20002 hyundai elantra. She stated that while driving 5 mph over a speed bump and attempting to make a left turn the steering wheel began turning out of control. The steering wheel then turned rapidly to the right. She was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brakes without incident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the front lower control arm was fractured.…
ODI 10326397
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that she received a recall notice nhtsa campaign 09v125000, front suspension control arm approximately two or three months ago. She called the dealer to make an appointment for july 6, 2010. The contact was concerned due to the safety issue involved with the control arms considering she has been waiting on the parts for three months. The failure mileage…
ODI 10341657
Control Arm
Tl * the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 20 mph on normal conditions, the front end of the vehicle collapsed without warning. Upon further inspection, he found the front passenger wheel partially detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic contributed the failure to a fractured lower control arm. The vehicle was previously repaired under…
ODI 10319272
Control Arm
2002 hyundai elantra. Steering issues *gr the consumer stated his daughter was driving the vehicle, when suddenly it would not steer correctly and a there was a loud noise coming from the vehicle. When she exited the vehicle, she noticed the left front wheel was positioned outward. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and upon inspection, the lower front control arm needed to be replaced. The consumers wife…
ODI 10327467
Control Arm
Tl * the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v125000: suspension: front: control arm. He made several attempts to contact the dealer and the manufacturer for repairs but to no avail. The contact did not feel he was able to have repairs made within a reasonable amount of time. He stated that he wanted to have the issue resolved immediately to…
ODI 10323738
Control Arm
2002 hyundai elantra. Internal corrosion and thinning of steel *gr upon leaving work on february 10, 2010, the consumer backed up and the front lower control arm broke. The vehicle was towed to a auto body center. The consumer was informed that the control arm had rusted through on the right side and the left side was rusted as well. Due to the cost of the repairs, the consumer decided to get rid of the vehicle. The…
ODI 10330658
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph on a slight incline. The vehicle stopped without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the cross member assembly and control arm. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm) the vehicle was repaired for the…
ODI 10299870
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 mph the control arm fractured in half, and then knocked the stabilizer links out. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, and he was informed of the control arm failure. She contacted the dealer in reference to recall #09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm). A technician stated that she would have to make a commitment to pay $1000 in order for him to…
ODI 10291961
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. He stated while having repair work performed, the dealer advised him of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000, associated with his vin on the lower control arm and sub frame assembly. The mechanic advised the contact that it was not safe to drive the vehicle due to the nature of the sub frame. The parts were not available. The failure and current mileages were approximately…
ODI 10281939
Control Arm
2002 hyundai elantra's lower control arm rusted. *nj the consumer's wife lost steering in the vehicle. There were previous problems with the alignment and noises from the front of the vehicle. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for this very problem, but was never notified. *jb
ODI 10280008
Control Arm · Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame shifted to the front tires. He also noticed that the control arm snapped when he attempted to stop the vehicle. Prior to the failures, the vehicle would shake whenever the brakes were be applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the control arm and the subframe needed to be…
ODI 10277630
Control Arm · Front
To whom this concerns, regarding nhtsa "campaign id number" 09v125000. While driving my 2002 elantra the front left wheel moved (slipped/snapped) out of place to the point that it was rubbing against the back of the wheel well when trying to stop in traffic. The car did not stop as it normally would (it felt like there was no stopping power). My vehicle hit another vehicle from behind which caused significant damage…
Crash reported
ODI 10289937
Air Bags · Control Arm · Rim · Suspension · Tires
2002 hyundai elantra. Consumer states vehicle has faulty lower control arms *tgw the consumer stated the lower control arm failed twice. The consumer became of aware of recall and the dealer replaced the lower control arm free of charge the second time. The first time, the consumer went to a repair shop and paid at his expense. The consumer was also informed the air bag light was on, all four struts needed to be…
ODI 10345528