2003 Hyundai Elantra Control Arm Problems
- 12
- 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.
What owners report
- suspension front · 7 records
- front control · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Arm · Structure
2003 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side control arm corrosion recall reimbursement. *smd *tr
ODI 10850577
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, the driver side front wheel separated from the vehicle and caused the axle fracture from the vehicle before stalling. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised of a potential recall associated with the vehicle (nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000-suspension: front: control arm). The contact was advised…
ODI 10352017
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph in a parking lot and heard a noise when the vehicle appeared to encounter a pothole. Suddenly, the vehicle began to skid and stopped immediately. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger wheel was positioned at an angle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician repaired the control arm…
ODI 10326503
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact received recall notice campaign id number 09v125000, suspension, front control arm. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the recall repair and was displeased that he incurred a service fee in the amount of $83.43. There was a concern of the recall notification not indicating the cost associated with the remedy repair. Updated 2/17/10 *cn updated…
ODI 10298258
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. The technician detected that the front passenger side lower control arm exhibited excessive rust and a crack. Nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000, suspension:front:control arm is related to the failure; however, the vin was excluded. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The current…
ODI 10292570
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal there was a sudden loss of the steering control. The driver was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the lower control arm detached from the vehicle. The sub axle exhibited excessive corrosion.…
ODI 10315882
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving 10 mph in a parking lot, he experienced soft brake pedal. Upon further inspection he noticed that the front passenger tire had separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the technician was in the process of determining the cause of the failure. Also his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall #09v125000…
ODI 10286352
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. She received recall notice # 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm) and the vehicle has been at the dealer since september of 2009, since the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 79,000.
ODI 10289243
Control Arm
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact was told that the front suspension control arm was corroded and would not pass inspection without being repaired. Nhtsa recall# 09v125000, component: suspension:front:control arm was related to the failure. The dealer stated that his vin was not included. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10281154
Control Arm · Front
2003 hyundai elantra has had issues with hyundai safety recall notice: 09v125000: front suspension control arm failure while driving at 21 st and ashland in chicago, the front lower control arm broke away . The control arm was replaced close to the scene , as the vehicle was rendered inoperable; and had to be towed by allstate motor club to the nearest shop. I have receipts for the tow and the repair. *tr
ODI 10287253
Control Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact stated while pulling into his driveway at relatively low speeds, the passengers side wheel fractured from the vehicle. The failure occurred due to rust and corrosion of the frame and control arm. The contact previously experienced the failure on the drivers side wheel. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was under recall but the parts were not yet available.…
ODI 10331583
Control Arm
2003 hyundai elantra. Consumer states several problem with vehicle *tgw the consumers stated he received a recall letter from hyundai and ten days later, the front end of the vehicle collapsed and caused damage to other components within the vehicle.
ODI 10335921