2002 Hyundai Elantra Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
My husband and i are the owners of a 2002 hyundai elantra gt, and are the only owners of record and have maintained the vehicle in a reasonable manner. On friday, december 4 2009, i was driving the vehicle at approximately 30 mph approaching a left turn light, when i needed to stop suddenly to avoid hitting a car that stopped abruptly in front of me. When i applied the brakes, i heard a loud noise and the car began…
ODI 10294844
Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake rotors feel as if there warped when vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days without driving. When driven after that time period described above, when brakes are press to stop vehicle, the vehicle gets a very noticeable pulsating feel in the foot petal. Possibly causing the vehicle not to stop. A definite stopping control hazard. *tr
ODI 10256553
Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while driving down a hill at 60mph in icy conditions, the brake pedal was depressed. However, the vehicle did not slow down and as a result, the vehicle struck a guard rail with minor damage sustained. The police were notified and a written report was provided. The vehicle was towed to an impound yard to await inspection from the insurance company. Additionally, while attempting to use the…
Crash reported
ODI 10150991
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes wore out at 5,568 miles. Dealer stated that it was normal procedure. *ak the consumer heard a rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The dealer's technician resurfaced both rear drums and adjusted the brakes. *nm
ODI 10053649
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake problems, consumer doesn't exactly the problem, but will provide further information.*ak
ODI 10038307
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes locked up and skidded for approximately 50 ft. At below speed limit causing rear end collision. Car bumper was punctured by tail pipe of vehicle in front and air bags did not deploy.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10037011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving at any speed and when pressing the brakes consumer felt vibration in the pedal. While driving out of a parking space brake pedal was depressed and vehicle started moving back and forth erratically. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into the side of a building. Two people were in the vehicle sustained whiplash and head bruises. Vehicle had been in the dealer's repair shop five times for…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10053535
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *jb on several occasions, while parked the engine revved up, which caused the consumer to hit another vehicle. *tt *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10020177
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Knocking noise from rear brakes. After the following repairs i am now being told it is general maintenance and since i live in maui it is not abnormal to have dirt on the brake pads and for it to make the knocking noise. This general maintenance is at my cost and has been happening for months. Could end up a monthly expense. I don't believe this is the problem if so why are more cars having the same problems. 3/2003…
ODI 10045350
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Since the purchase of my car (i bought it new), it has a problem in which in cold weather (below about 35 degrees fahr), the brakes are very tight and do not work properly for the 1st 2-3 minutes. As the car warms, brake function returns to normal. An internet search showed multiple owners of hyundai's and other vehicles with similar complaints, and your office issued a recall of saturn sky and pontiac solstice…
ODI 10255798
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle brakes continuously squeal, when they are depressed. The brake pads are not worn per the dealership. The dealership replaced the master cylinder, cause the brake pedal was going all the way to the floor. The cause of the squealing noise is unknown. Ts
ODI 10004487
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Hyundai Elantra.
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