2002 Hyundai Elantra Body Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Unknown Or Other
THE WHOLE FRAME IS RUSTY.
ODI 10983149
Body
There is rust coming through the quarter panels in the front
ODI 10883847
Body · Suspension
My vehicle has control arm rust and perforations in the subframe, covered under an existing recall. Hyundai has admitted that the parts are covered under the recall, but states that they are unable to replace the subframe and control arms due to rust damage on the frame itself. Replacing the damaged portions of the frame will cost well over the price of the vehicle. If the subframe did not have to be replaced, the…
ODI 10872416
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the link assembly front stabilizer and the control arms completely lowered and the front end had excessive rust. In addition, the front tires fell off due to the corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,178. ...updated 02/03/16 *bf *js
ODI 10787130
Body
Car recalled for "salt belt corrosion" repairs in 2002. Original owner sold car back to hyundai dealership. Repairs were never done.when i bought this used hyundai elantra in late 2002, it had less than 13k miles on its odometer. It was serviced at a 2nd hyundai dealership until 2012, when its 10 yr/ 100 k mi warranty expired. Today, even though it still has < 100 k on its odometer, the entire underside of the…
ODI 10788157
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Was traveling home at 6 pm and i was coming over a hill and a car stoped short i swerved to avoid collission and side swiped a telephone pole.the airbags went off and i was hit with a piece of sharpnal that went into my lip causing me to get stitches and has left my face disfigured.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10717871
Body
While driving down a highway the hood simply popped open coming back smashing the windshield. *tr
ODI 10532968
Body
Hyundai elantra 2002 lower under carriage corrosion. Plus excessive body corrosion similar to toyota pickups. *tr
ODI 10507016
Body
My car paint started chipping it's been doing this since i bought the car in 2010. I've researched and many people have complained about there cars paint chipping. But unfortunately the dealership would do anything about it. *tr
ODI 10604991
Air Bags · Body
Something hit car over driverside windshield and door during transport. Insurance totaled. Airbag light already on. Before settling with insurance co, bought tag and insurance. Bought car back from ins co. Drove until tag expired.can"t get salvage title until airbag light is fixed. Took it to hyundai dealership in montgomery al. Diagnosis (air bag control module), which is recall part. Talked with hyundai supervisor…
ODI 10574583
Body · Frame And Members · Steering
10/2008, i was driving down a steep hill and began to downshift, while braking. My car jerked and skidded at the bottom. I was able to get it to the side of the road. A flatbed towed it and determined that the front drivers side wheel/tie rod had broken. The mechanic noted some corrosion, but repaired what needed to be done. March 2009, i had new front tires placed and balanced. Shortly afterwards, i got a flat…
ODI 10266576
Air Bags · Body · Foundation Components · Hinge And Attachments · Retractor
From day of purchase, i noticed a vibration in the steering, starting about 42 mph. Took the vehicle to dealer, who rotated and balanced tires. Vibration then started about 50 mph, back to the dealer rotated and balanced tires again along with alignment. Vibration about 58 mph back to dealer again, rotation, forced balancing, rotor turned down, still had vibration. Filed under lemon law, final attempt by service…
ODI 10049365
Air Bags · Body · Foundation Components · Hinge And Attachments · Retractor
Several weeks ago, i filed a complaint on this site 10049365. I have seen no responses of any type. Now to take that complaint a step further. Many of the problems that i have encountered with this hyundai death trap,and the unwillingness of hma to look into the problems ,or the dealers to rectify the problems is well documented on this web site. As i mentioned in my previous complaint, i went through the lemon law…
ODI 10052927