2003 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems
- 27
- 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
- lower control · 14 records
- front side · 6 records
- front lower · 5 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- taken independent · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact took the vehicle to fuccillo lincoln hyundai [redacted], located at [redacted], schenectady, ny 12304) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension). The contact diagnosed that the rear subframe was rusted. The technician stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The…
ODI 11289922
Steering · Suspension
My lower control arm broke in two away from the body and other drive components due to rust and i'm not sure what else. I was driving at a slow speed heard a pop noise got out looked and the tire was all the way against the wheel well.
ODI 11220925
Body · Suspension
Our 2003 hyundai elantra is suffering from severe corrosion on the subframe/unibody, a problem for which a class action settlement was approved (see the following link http://saltbeltcorrosion.hyundaiusa.com/ for details regarding the cirulli v. Hyundai motor america settlement, which reached final approval on may 25, 2011). The settlement provided reimbursement for repairs. Although hyundai performed a…
ODI 11186815
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Suspension
Recall # 03v257000, 09v125000, 03v496000 severe rusting and corrosion under my car which they claim was "fixed" under the recalls. They did not fix this! The front driver side axle is completely corroded and breaking - they claim they sprayed it with anti corrosion compound but this did not stop further corrosion and rust. The brakelines were also sprayed but this also did not work! My brakeline rusted out and all…
ODI 11051250
Body · Suspension
The whole rear metal beam holding the rear suspension rusted out and fell off while driving sent csrd into a spin before we got it stopped could have been killed driving on interstate 70 from warrenton to wentzville mo yesterday mourning at 5:30 am. *tr
ODI 10928753
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the front driver side tire. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10811141
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving, the rear of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the rear cross member was corroded. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10747786
Body · Power Train · Suspension
My daughter was driving home from school and the strut/axle broke and caused her to skid off the rode, luckily she was not injured and was able to come to a stop in an empty lot. The tire was ruined and the fender was also damaged. We were able to get this fixed at the repair shop, for just under $500, however now the vehicle will not pass inspection due to the subframe being deteriorated. Upon researching the cost…
ODI 10640172
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, she noticed the suspension malfunctioned which caused her to lose control of the vehicle without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the passenger side front lower control arm fractured between the…
ODI 10614974
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Front passenger side control arm fractured, allowing wheel to turn 90 degrees to the right resulting in an uncontrolled slide down the highway. This also blew out the tire and separated the axle from the transmission, spilling transmission fluid. Vehicle was uncontrollable, and once stopped immovable, and so stranded in the middle of the highway. *tr
ODI 10598495
Suspension
The right side lower control arm suddenly complete broke in half close to the ball joint causing the tire to dangle and loss of steering and movement. This happened at a very low speed pulling out of our driveway. There was visible rust and corrosion on the inside of the boxed stamped steel control arm near the ball joint. This failure was exactly like nhtsa action number : pe09011 described. This vehicle was…
ODI 10606538
Suspension · Underbody Shields
In 2009, a recall was issued for rust/corrosion of the front lower control arms of these vehicles (recall 091 per hyundai). We found out about this and took it to our local dealer in 2011. Holes were drilled and the car "passed" without need to replace anything. A "protective coating" was applied. On saturday, may 3, my husband was driving and pulling out of a parking space. He heard a grinding noise as he backed…
ODI 10587451
Suspension
On april 1st 2014 the front right lower control arm broke off when i applied the brakes in order to avoid hitting a canadian goose that was sauntering majestically across the road (the goose was unhurt). The right front wheel was rotated about 60 degrees to the horizontal and was moved backwards enough to damage the right fender. Some two years ago, hyundai recalled this model to inspect for possible corrosion in…
ODI 10576656
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Thankfully no incident, my mechanic pointed out to me during normal maintenance on the car, the lower control arm had severe corrosion damage that its almost split he advised not to take it on the highway until it was fixed. He printed out the recall notice of the problems with the front lower control arm. Hyundai is giving me push back on taking care of it because im not in the salt belt. I am not in a salt free…
ODI 10568428
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving 20 mph, the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front passenger lower control arm was rusted from the inside out and the axle detached from the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to columbia hyundai…
ODI 11164851
Suspension
I was behind two vehicles at a traffic light, the light turned green and we all just started to proceed forward when the front vehicle slammed his brakes on. The vehicle directly in front of me slammed his brakes on and i slammed mine also. I felt the front end give a little so i made a right turn and slowed down to around 5 mph. I proceeded to my home about 500 feet away and turned into the driveway. I got out of…
ODI 10546313
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
During a rapid stop at low speed the passenger side control arm snapped rendering the vehicle unsteerable. Had this occured at higher speed it is likely that serious personal injury would have also occured. *tr
ODI 10509882
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. The contact was driving 20 mph and completed a u-turn when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle continued to veer into oncoming traffic and the contact was unable to regain steering control. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder, where the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the front driver's side lower control arm…
ODI 10510302
Suspension
As i was driving out of parking spot at work the front right side of car dropped. Got out and found that the right wheel had folded under car. After further checking found that that control arm had broken and fluid pouring out from under car. Was informed by fellow worker that this car had a recall on control arms.i checked into problem and found that the recall had been addressed but the arms were not replaced.i am…
ODI 10491613
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle on the shoulder because the steering wheel became slightly uncontrollable. The front driver's side wheel was bent inward, causing the vehicle to slide off the road and into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The…
ODI 10487547
Suspension
As my wife was exiting our driveway the right front lower control arm broke. The vehicle was not operable. It was taken to malloy hyundai in woodbridge, va. I was not advised of any recalls. The vehicle was repaired for $1353.52 out of pocket. I recently learned about the recall on the suspension. Excluding northern virginia drivers places us at risk. It was fortunate my wife was not on interstate 95 and was not…
ODI 10676989
Suspension
As i was pulling out of a stores parking lot to enter a main street, i turned left at the intersection , and as the car was about one fourth in the intersection i heard a noise, such as when a car hits a road hole, and the car stopped but the engine continue to run. The main street was double lane, and the car coming towards my driver side was able to stop. I believe that if he had come faster i would have been hit.…
ODI 10461163
Suspension
I was backing out of the driveway when i heard a noise and felt my car jolt. I got out and my passenger side tire snapped off the car. *tr
ODI 10444819
Suspension
8/11/2009, my daughter and i were driving a 2003 hyundai elantra down a small street in chicago when the passenger side front lower control arm fractured at the ball joint attachment . The tire then came away from the assembly and was rendered inoperable. In october of 2009, i became aware of the recall regarding this and filed a complaint here and hyundai motor america reimbursed me for the replacement of the…
ODI 10393931
Steering · Structure · Suspension
During service on 2003 hyundai elantra gt to repair the subframe and lower control arms due to corrosion damage (this was part of recall campaign), the dealer indicated that the 2 hoses to and from the power steering pump were corroded and leaking. Subsequently, the dealer broke the high pressure line when attempting to determine the location of the leak. Both the high pressure and return hoses had corroded beyond…
ODI 10295510