Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V125000 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | from 06/30/2000 to 01/13/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 160904 | 07/17/2009 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/16/2009 | 04/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Hyundai is recalling 160,904 my 2001-2003 elantra and my 2003 tiburon vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. road salt used during the winter months in these jurisdictions may result in internal corrosion and thinning of the steel in the front lower control arms. the corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm's upper and lower panels become perforated. a perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fracturing of the control arm could an owner's control over their vehicle that may increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms for corrosion damage. if specified levels of internal corrosion damage are found, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms incorporating additional holes in the upper and lower panels. if the front lower control arms do not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the front lower control arms and will treat the front lower control arms with rust-proofing materials to arrest the internal corrosion process. these procedures will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 17, 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai recall no. 091.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 0150009 | 11/01/2001 | 633899 | Subject regarding front suspension crossmember attaching bolt torque specification. *jg | 09/26/2002 | |
| 0150010 | 11/01/2001 | 628961 | Experiencing a metallic grinding or groaning noise from the front suspension when driving over bumpy roads or while turning the vehicle. *tt | 03/25/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||
| PE09011 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 02/18/2009 | 04/21/2009 | FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING | 09V125000 | |
| On april 14, 2009, hyundai motor corporation submitted to odi a defect information report indicating that it would recall a salt-belt population of approximately 155,317 model year (my) 2001 through 2003 hyundai elantra vehicles to remedy a defect that can result in loss of vehicle control with an increased risk of a crash while driving (09v-125).the affected vehicles cover all my 2001, my 2002, and my 2003 through january 13, 2003 production.these include elantra vehicles that were originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin.the total three-year production population for the elantra vehicles is approximately 350,000. according to hyundai, road salt can collect in the outboard portion of the front lower control arm and may result in internal corrosion leading to thinning of the steel in the lower control arms.the corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm upper and lower panels become perforated.a perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.this could affect the driver's control over the tire and wheel assembly.hyundai's recall procedure instructs dealers to measure the thickness of the steel in the front lower control arms.if specified levels of corrosion damage have occurred, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms with additional holes in the upper and lower panels. odi's analysis of front lower control arm complaint and warranty data shows 220 complaints and 1,033 warranty claims for the total approximately 350,000 subject vehicles sold throughout the united states, resulting in a complaint rate of 62.82 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.3 percent.odi's analysis found 7 complaints and 90 warranty claims in 132,475 vehicles sold in non-salt belt states, resulting in a complaint rate of 5.3 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.1 percent. odi's analysis further found 196 complaints and 943 warranty claims in 155,317 vehicles sold in salt belt states, resulting in a complaint rate of 126.2 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.6 percent.odi identified 34 incidents of lower control arm fracture related to corrosion, all of which occurred in salt belt states.the data do not show a defect trend in vehicles outside the region covered by hyundai's recall. this preliminary evaluation is closed. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||
| PE09011 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 02/18/2009 | 04/21/2009 | FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING | 09V125000 | |
| On april 14, 2009, hyundai motor corporation submitted to odi a defect information report indicating that it would recall a salt-belt population of approximately 155,317 model year (my) 2001 through 2003 hyundai elantra vehicles to remedy a defect that can result in loss of vehicle control with an increased risk of a crash while driving (09v-125).the affected vehicles cover all my 2001, my 2002, and my 2003 through january 13, 2003 production.these include elantra vehicles that were originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin.the total three-year production population for the elantra vehicles is approximately 350,000. according to hyundai, road salt can collect in the outboard portion of the front lower control arm and may result in internal corrosion leading to thinning of the steel in the lower control arms.the corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm upper and lower panels become perforated.a perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.this could affect the driver's control over the tire and wheel assembly.hyundai's recall procedure instructs dealers to measure the thickness of the steel in the front lower control arms.if specified levels of corrosion damage have occurred, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms with additional holes in the upper and lower panels. odi's analysis of front lower control arm complaint and warranty data shows 220 complaints and 1,033 warranty claims for the total approximately 350,000 subject vehicles sold throughout the united states, resulting in a complaint rate of 62.82 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.3 percent.odi's analysis found 7 complaints and 90 warranty claims in 132,475 vehicles sold in non-salt belt states, resulting in a complaint rate of 5.3 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.1 percent. odi's analysis further found 196 complaints and 943 warranty claims in 155,317 vehicles sold in salt belt states, resulting in a complaint rate of 126.2 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.6 percent.odi identified 34 incidents of lower control arm fracture related to corrosion, all of which occurred in salt belt states.the data do not show a defect trend in vehicles outside the region covered by hyundai's recall. this preliminary evaluation is closed. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||
| PE09011 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 02/18/2009 | 04/21/2009 | FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING | 09V125000 | |
| On april 14, 2009, hyundai motor corporation submitted to odi a defect information report indicating that it would recall a salt-belt population of approximately 155,317 model year (my) 2001 through 2003 hyundai elantra vehicles to remedy a defect that can result in loss of vehicle control with an increased risk of a crash while driving (09v-125).the affected vehicles cover all my 2001, my 2002, and my 2003 through january 13, 2003 production.these include elantra vehicles that were originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin.the total three-year production population for the elantra vehicles is approximately 350,000. according to hyundai, road salt can collect in the outboard portion of the front lower control arm and may result in internal corrosion leading to thinning of the steel in the lower control arms.the corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm upper and lower panels become perforated.a perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.this could affect the driver's control over the tire and wheel assembly.hyundai's recall procedure instructs dealers to measure the thickness of the steel in the front lower control arms.if specified levels of corrosion damage have occurred, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms with additional holes in the upper and lower panels. odi's analysis of front lower control arm complaint and warranty data shows 220 complaints and 1,033 warranty claims for the total approximately 350,000 subject vehicles sold throughout the united states, resulting in a complaint rate of 62.82 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.3 percent.odi's analysis found 7 complaints and 90 warranty claims in 132,475 vehicles sold in non-salt belt states, resulting in a complaint rate of 5.3 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.1 percent. odi's analysis further found 196 complaints and 943 warranty claims in 155,317 vehicles sold in salt belt states, resulting in a complaint rate of 126.2 per 100,000 vehicles and a claim rate of 0.6 percent.odi identified 34 incidents of lower control arm fracture related to corrosion, all of which occurred in salt belt states.the data do not show a defect trend in vehicles outside the region covered by hyundai's recall. this preliminary evaluation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/27/2013 | 99400 | ||
| Was exiting off of the parkway to the right traveling approx. 25- 30 mph when i lost control of the vehicles steering causing me to crash into the curb of the median. resulting in both of the front tires to blow out and pushing the wheel on the drivers side back into the wheel well. the control arm was broken when we looked at the damage after. the vehicle which is a 2001 hyundai elantra had to be towed. also the airbags did not deploy. i am looking into this recall for that vehicle. mileage at time was 99,400. | |||
| 12/30/2012 | 130700 | 1 | |
| Lost control of the steering of the vehicle but was able to avoid an accident and stop on the side of the road. upon visual inspection, noticed that front driver's side control arm was rusted through and disintegrated. wheel was basically detached from the car and folding up under the wheel well. this is a recall item in all northern states because the material rusts when exposed to road salt. because i'm in north carolina, the recall doesn't apply to my car. however, i live in the mountains of nc where the vehicle is exposed to road salt throughout the winter season. this vehicle needs to be included in the recall, as it's a serious safety issue. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2002 | 24000 | 1 | |
| Car shimmies really bad at 35 miles an hour replaced front brakes and rotors front struts tie rod ends both inner and outer to no avail i am sick of putting money in this piece of junk. *tr | |||
| 12/30/2011 | 172053 | ||
| Driving down two lane secondary road making left merge into turning lane heard load bang then proceeded into a skid. found front left wheel sticking out sideways, police arrived said that i was lucky not to have been on the highway, called aaa and the driver on the sceen said i had broken my lower control arm. came home googled issue and found recall campain no. 09v125000 and called the hyundai number to report incident. called aaa to tow car from home to the dealer recommended by the hyundai hotline. did notice plenty of corrision where the break was....scary situation, not hurt just shook-up. | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground which caused the tire to completely deflate. the failure was contributed to the fractured lower control arm. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. two years previously, the vehicle was repaired for a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm); however the remedy temporarily corrected the problem. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground which caused the tire to completely deflate. the failure was contributed to the fractured lower control arm. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. two years previously, the vehicle was repaired for a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm); however the remedy temporarily corrected the problem. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. js | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 138000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving 25mph the steering wheel started going out of control by going to the right and then left. after controlling the vehicle and coasted to the side of the road she notice both the front tires was turned inwards. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was informed the vehicle was under recall and they would repair it. the dealer informed her there were additional problems with the wheel bearings, power steering, struts, and lugged nuts that needed to be repaired at a cost of $400 she has to pay. the manufacturer was not contacted the failure mileage was 138,000....mw | |||
| 08/11/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Extreme corrosion led to catastrophic failure of the left-side wheel control arm. right side control arm was also corroded. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| 2001 hyundai elantra both of the control arms snapped took to dealer told it was due to the age of the car,(7 years) could have been killed had it happen at a greater speed. hyundai canada has a recall for this very problem. someone is going to get killed. please look into this before it happens, if it hasn't already. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. suddenly, there was a loss of steering control and extreme difficulty in operating the vehicle. the driver pulled over and called roadside assistance. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection and the technician stated that the failure was related to the driver's side lower control arm. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 83,000. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle when a turn was made. the steering wheel became difficult to turn and then completely failed. the driver safely pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician stated that the failure was related to the driver's side lower control arm. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 83,000. | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 1847 | ||
| After 1 1/2 months of driving this brand new car i began having problems with the steering. the car would wonder in different directions on the road and freeway. i also had steering wheel shimmy. they have aligned my car at least five times on different occasions and forced balanced the car twice to no avail. in march of 2003 an independent service evaluated my car and found both tie rod ends (outers)were extremely lose and needed to be replaced. because of the faulty rods both the front tires are now cupped on the outer edges and the dealership refuses to replace them. hyundai performed the work and the problems got a little better, but have since gotten worse again. i am so fed up with this car and need help! i have filed complaint with hyundai customer service, but the problems still exist! | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 17000 | 1 | |
| Check engine light came on three different times first repair was engine manifold, second repair was oxygen sensor, third time the dealer could not find the problem. dealer probably unplugged the light all repairs were under warranty but dealer suggested i get the service done since they had it in the shop. both sun visor plastic clips that hold the visor in place broke off and on the passenger side the visor is broken at the swivel arm. all of the small plastic door plugs have fell out. remote gas tank door will not open on cold days. vehicle pulls to the right and wheel shakes at speeds 35 and above. small scratch in paint goes down to the primer. *jb | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 1 | 04/18/2001 | |
| As with others that i have read the steering wheel vibrates over 60-65 mph and stops at higher speeds. the vechicle also pulls to the right. i have the original tires and have had my car since new. i have had 2 wheel alignments, 2 tire rotations and all tires balanced. all temporary fixes. the pulling gradually returned as did the vibration on the steering wheel. i don't feel safe driving this car.*ak | |||
| 04/22/2003 | 12237 | 2 | 11/28/2000 |
| This vehicle is hazardous to be on the road. it has front end steering and suspension problems. it has a terrible vibration from 35 mph and up. if traveling on the highway the wheel shakes so badly that your hands go numb. i have had the vehicle in for service and repeated time over a two and a half year period, and the dealership has done nothing. i have also spoken with the manufacturers on several occasions, and have done nothing. it has gotten to the point that i had an accident, because of these problems. i now have a permanent injury that i will live with for the rest of my life, and they still do not care. i have 2 small children, and i am afraid every time i leave the house that something will happen with this vehicle, and one of my children get injured. fortunately, with my accident i was alone. in my accident my steering locked and i hit a stone embankment at about 40 mph with the front end and my air bag also did not deploy. unfortunately i am stuck driving this vehicle, when it is unsafe, and unfit to be on the road. it is a hazard to my family, and all others on the road with me. i sincerely hope something can be done to these dealerships, and manufacturers to ensure they are selling our consumers a safe and reliable vehicle. *la | |||
| 12/18/2002 | 36672 | 1 | 12/05/2000 |
| During the winter of 2002, i began to experience a vibration in the steering wheel, along with the vehicle pulling to the right. i brought the vehicle to the local dealer who, after charging me for a balance and rotation to identify the problem told me that the problem was with the tires and alignment. the dealer insisted that there was no problem in the front end. in june, 2003 i had the factory michelin's (which had about 32,00 miles when the problem started) replaced with new tires and a four wheel alignment. the pulling is gone, but the vibration remains. it is particulalry noticeable at highway speeds.*ak | |||
| 05/23/2003 | 100 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Odi id number : 10010329 odi id number : 10016373 please add me to the list of hyundai elantra owners who have severe steering wheel shake at speeds above 60 mph and hyundai has no idea how to correct the trouble. this has occurred since the vehicle was new and numerous attempts to fix the trouble have been fruitless. unfortunately the problem is getting worse with mileage until the steering or tires are going to fall off at 65 mph. *nlm | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 500 | 1 | 09/01/2001 |
| Steering wheel vibration and shimmy since new. takes place only at speeds above sixty miles per hour. hyundai is aware of the problem and has not offered an actual solution to the problem as of yet. numerous other hyundai owners have the same complaint. *jb | |||
| 03/25/2002 | 20000 | 03/29/2001 | |
| At 20,000 miles, the rear tires were worn badly and unevenly. was told by a michelin dealer it was unsafe to ride on tires. was told by 2 dealerships (who did not look at the car) this was a rotation problem, even though the front tires were fine. dealership finally realigned rear wheels, both were out of toe to the same degree. i complained the manufacturer should replace the tires since it was a problem with the factory setting and not due to negligence in maintenance. they finally agreed to pay half the replacement cost of the tires. *nlm | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 11887 | 2 | 10/13/2001 |
| The vehicle has a moderate to severe steering wheel vibration that occurs at freeway speeds. the vibration can, at times, shake your hands back and forth as the wheel is gripped. other people i know that own elantras complain of the same problem. i have contacted the dealership and hyundai customer service several times, but nobody seems to have any solution to the problem. the date provided is the first time i had the vehicle in to have them look at the car for the vibration. i first reported it during the 12 month/12,000 free adjustment period. since then, the car has been to two different dealerships to attempt to fix the vibration. the last service done to try to correct the problem was a radial force balance. this seemed to help slightly, but the vibration still persisted and remains entirely unacceptable.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 08/14/2004 | 3 | ||
| The front suspension/braking/tires system's under perform during slippery road conditions. on three seperate occasions my vehicle has sustained damage in excess of $1,000 per event for the vehicles' under performance based on the optional traction control pefrormance specifications supplied by the manufacturer for typical turning conditions under slippery road conditions. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 48800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving approximately 25 mph the contact could not control the vehicle and crashed into a snow bank. the vehicle was towed to the an auto shop. the passenger in the vehicle hit her head on the door and suffered a bump on her head. the technicians stated the drivers side lower control arms needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated the vehicle was included in a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v125000 (component: suspension:front:control arm) and was taken in to the dealer for recall repairs prior to the crash a year earlier. the contact stated the the technicians did not replaced the lower control arm but applied a corrosion treatment and added a wax application. the approximate failure was 78,800. ds | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. the contact stated the sub frame broke on the vehicle 1 year ago. this also caused the front driver axle to break and the front driver side wheel well to break. the left front finder was damaged as well. the contact stated after this work was done, the front right axle broke and the wheel well broke off as well while the contact was traveling 55 mph. the contact ran off the side of the road because of the failure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer were the contact was informed this was because of recall 09v125000, which deals with the front control arm of the vehicle. there was additional damage to the vehicle because of the control arm failure. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint.the failure mileage and current mileages was 100000.rl | |||
| 07/24/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving at approximately 10 mph the vehicle began to make a noise so it was pulled over. upon examination the drivers side front wheel was pointed straight and the passenger side front wheel was turned to the right. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where both front lower control arms and sway bar links were replaced due to rust. the manufacturer was notified and informed him this vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000, suspension:front:control arm. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 120,000. sm. | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 62721 | ||
| I have a pending case no. 3934957 with hyundai. my son | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 175000 | ||
| I have waited nearly 3 months due to backordered parts to remedy elantra suspension recall. (nhtsa recall 09v125000). | |||
| 04/07/2010 | 93000 | ||
| Hyundai recall campaign 091 - late recall notices, inability to fix the problem due to lack of parts, putting the drivers at risk | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Front lower control arm rusted through and caused loss of steering and an accident. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2008 | 72000 | 1 | |
| 2001 hyundai elantra, 72k miles, driver's side control arm fractured while going 5 mph. it had rusted paper thin and gave no warning. axle, fender and front bumper are destroyed too. loren hyundai of glenview, il acted stupid about it, like they had no idea what i was talking about and no concept of the potential liability involved in such a manufacturing defect. i will talk to corporate on monday. i am reporting this incident out of concern for public safety. this must be addressed by a recall, in my opinion. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| We purchased a used 2001 hyundai elantra for our son to take to college. on monday evening (9/21/09), he was stopped at a stop sign when the wheel fell off of the vehicle and the front axle fell to the ground. the policeman at the scene informed my son that he avoided a serious accident because he was stopped when the incident occurred. upon researching a carfax site, i found that the vehicle was subject to recall for corrosion and fracture of the suspension system. we were never notified of the recall, neither by the manufacturer nor by the dealer from whom we purchased the vehicle. my concern is that this was a potentially deadly condition and we had no idea that it existed. *tr | |||
| 06/24/2009 | 85211 | 1 | |
| During normal driving conditions at approx 40 mph my wife's hyundai elantra's passenger side front wheel popped and began rubbing the back of the wheel well. luckily she was able to avoid other vehicles and continue about one block into a repair shop lot. it was determined that the control arm had rusted through and just broke. the shop replaced both side control arms with used parts. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2008 | 79500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving approximately 60 to 65 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the speed decreased to approximately 10 mph. he heard a loud noise and noticed that the front passenger side tire was against the wheel. the vehicle was towed to the repair shop and it was discovered that the front passenger side lower control arm and the lower ball joint stabilizer failed and was corroded. the total repair cost was $1,200. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 79,500. | |||
| 03/21/2009 | 79000 | 1 | |
| Lower control arms on 2001 hyundai elantra. car has 79000 miles on it and came to a stop sign and the drivers side lower control arm rusted through and cracked causing the wheel to tilt and pull the vehicle. also caused the sub frame to crack. thankfully i was only on a side street and not on a highway when this happened. who knows the car would have reacted at 65 mph, would i still be alive? car has been fixed at a bill of $2400.00. this is more than the car is worth at this time. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2009 | 99000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving 25 mph, the driver was unable to stop the vehicle. the driver's side of the vehicle crashed into a curb. there were no injuries. the contact noticed that the frame of the vehicle was rotted. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the lower front control arm was rusted. no repairs have currently been made to the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would cover the repair costs. the failure mileage was 99,000. | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| On 2 different occasions there has been catastrophic failure of front suspension (lower control arm) for my 2001 hyundai elantra, and loss of control of vehicle. one incident in which the drivers side control arm had rusted from the inside out causing it to snap, happening about 7 months prior to this incident happening last night. the car then spun in the road causing endangering to traffic and a near head on accident. this new incident, (same problem) the control arm snapped on the passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to spin out of the road. while operating the vehicle, i experienced sudden loss of control of vehicle without warning and nearly experienced a roll over while driving. from research, i have found there are numerous people with the same problem with hyundai and this seems to be a defect. i also noticed that the nhtsa has an ongoing investigation on the hyundai sonata for the same exact problem, lower control arm suspension failure with rust corrosion. i am afraid this is an ongoing problem with hyundai and is going to cause someone to get severely injured or killed. as far as i'm concerned this is a design flaw and should be corrected with a recall of both lower control arms. *tr | |||
| 12/13/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| While pulling away from a stop light, the car lost steering control and went into on coming traffic. i was able to get the car off of the road and luckily avoided a head on collision. i had the car looked at by a mechanic, and he said the passenger side lower control arm had rusted away. he said he had never seen anything like it. this is a very dangerous part to have a failure on, you lose complete control of the car. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2008 | 66000 | 1 | |
| During routine oil change my mechanic noticed that the driver side lower control arm is rusted so severely that failure is immanent. i brought the vehicle to my dealership and was told this is normal for a 7 year old car with 66k miles on it and they would repair at the normal charge. from my research this is a severe safety issue that should be handled by the dealership at no cost and is not normal. luckily it was caught before the part failed on my commute down interstate 495 twice a day. i will be following up with hyundai corporate to get this issue fixed - they should stand behind their product. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Left front, lower control arm failure, while operating vehicle at less than five miles an hour, while making left turn across roadway, to enter driveway. at edge of roadway, just before reaching driveway, experience fall of front portion of vehicle to road and loss of control. inspection reveals left lower control arm separated into two pieces. one piece remains attached to ball joint, one piece remains attached to car. further inspection reveals lower control arm rusted through, from inside out. only a minute before, vehicle was operated on limited access highway, at highway speed. note: vehicle garaged, within attached garage, with concrete floor. vehicle serviced regularly. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2008 | 85956 | 1 | |
| Traveling less than 25 mph i applied brakes to avoid a pedestrian running across traffic. after stopping vehicle was difficult to steer and made loud grinding noise. i was able to get out of the traffic flow. vehicle was towed to service station. repair was made to the left front control arm that rusted through and snapped .service mechanic stated that it was fortunate that the failure had happened a slower speed and that a failure at highway speeds would have possibly resulted in loss of control of the vehicle and possible injuries. the part was returned to me. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2008 | 78678 | 1 | |
| My wife was driving to work and had just come to a stop when the front suspension collapsed. she had the car towed to our preferred repair shop. they told use that the suspension had rusted out and that they had never seen that before. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2000 | |||
| Right front end vibration. dealer contacted. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2001 hyundai elantra. consumer states failure of front lower control arm on the front left and the front right side. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed. due to the failure of the control arm, the consumer had to pay for a new axle, stabilizer link, a wheel balance and an alignment. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 hyundai elantra. consumer states problem with suspension: front control arm *tgw the consumer stated she was unable to drive the vehicle up the street. the consumer had to call a tow truck. the tow driver informed the consumer the front control arm had failed. he also told the consumer a recall had been issued, however the consumer stated he never received a recall notice. the consumer stated after the vehicle was repaired, the recall notice arrived in the mail two weeks later. *jb | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 114036 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving at speeds of 45 mph, the contact abruptly depressed the brakes to avoid hitting a deer. simultaneously, the drivers side control arm snapped and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashing into a drainage ditch. the police arrived to the scene and a police report was filed accordingly. the current and failure mileage was 114,036. | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 121000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. the contact received a recall notice for the subframe and control arm (recall 09v125000 suspension: front: control arm) so she called the dealership to make an appointment. the dealer told the contact because they were backed up, the vehicle could not be repaired until april 24, 2010. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not in drivable condition because the subframe was weakened and the parts for repair were unavailable until may 5, 2010 or may 11, 2010. the contact called the manufacturer concerning the length of time for the repairs (five days to complete) but was offered no assistance. the contact felt that the repair time was unacceptable. the failure mileage was approximately 121,000. | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2001 hyundai elantra lower control arm rusted causing the left front wheel to collapse. consumer received a recall after the wheel collapsed. consumer stated that hyundai refuses to reimburse because the repair work was done in 2009. *kb | |||
| 01/10/2007 | 55000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving approximately 10 mph and proceeding to stop sign, the front left control arm broke. on a separate occasion, the right front control arm broke as well. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was caused by rust. the vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. the current mileage was approximately 75,000. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 88000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. on february 27, 2010, the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a repair on recall 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). on march 27, 2010, while driving at approximately 20 mph, the contact heard a rubbling sound. she stopped the vehicle and when she re-started it, the vehicle would not move. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where a mechanic advised her that the cause of the failure was the front control arm. the vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer but received no assistance. the current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000. | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions. there was a loud noise and the front end of the vehicle collapsed without warning. the driver inspected the vehicle. the lower control arm was detached. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the failure was contributed to the lower control arm and drive axle shaft assembly. the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm). the contact was displeased to know the drive axle shaft assembly was not included in the free remedy repair. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 02/24/2010 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. recently, the contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm). the recall manufacturer report date was april 14, 2009. the contact was displeased to know the extensive time frame the manufactured had taken to mail recall notification regarding such a serious safety defect. | |||
| 08/14/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Both control arms on my 2001 elantra went while i was driving. i was told it was not a defective part by hyundai. my mechanic reported he had never seen anything like it. he was impressed that i had not been killed. *tr something needs to be done about this automobile. hyundai needs to stand up and take responsibility. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 2 | ||
| 2001 hyundai elantra. consumer states failure of front lower control arm on the front left and the front right side. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed. due to the failure of the control arm, the consumer had to pay for a new axle, stabilizer link, a wheel balance and an alignment. *jb | |||
| 12/09/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra which was purchased in october 2009. while driving at speeds of less than 20 mph and proceeding down a hill, the vehicle came to a violent screeching halt. the front passenger's side wheel had completely broken off of the vehicle. the driver of the tow truck stated that the front control arm had rust on it and corrosion from the vehicle. there was a recall campaign for the front control arm (see nhtsa campaign id number 09v125000) however her vin was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileages were under 60,000. | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 140865 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving 10 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm failed and caused the steering column to lock. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the wheel was not positioned in the wheel well and there was visible rust within two inches of the ball joint. the contact is in the process of repairing the vehicle himself and notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 140,865. updated 05/06/10.*lj | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 102000 | 1 | |
| I made a right turn off of m59 in howell, mi on to n old us hwy 23. i slowed to almost a stop, yielding for oncoming traffic to make a left turn into kroger. upon turning the wheel to the left and trying to drive forward i heard something break and the car would not move. upon investigation the lower control arm was broken near the ball joint. it was not a ball joint failure, the lower control arm either fatigued or sheared, maybe due to corrosion. the drivers side halfshaft was pulled from the transaxle at the inner cv joint. the car was towed to a friends house in the area and it sits there pending a change in the weather so that repairs can be made. i live in lansing which is an hour away from where my car is. i plan to take pictures and investigate more when i get the parts and return to repair it, if possible. *tr updated 04/22/09.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Ltr from congressman murphy on behalf of constituent who is requesting an investigation an automotive failure with her 2001 hyundai elantra. *nj without warning, the front suspension broke apart; the lower control arm broke in two separate spots which caused the front wheel to separate from the suspension. the end result was the front end of the vehicle fell onto the pavement. *jb | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 108000 | 1 | |
| Just came off int. 95 applied brakes at red light and lower control arm broke off. sent car into curb and had to have it towed. shop showed me the damage and the control arm is completely rotted. still there waiting on parts. *tr updated 04/22/09.*jb | |||
| 11/14/2007 | 1 | 07/03/2001 | |
| Replaced lower control arms left and right sides. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2007 | 75800 | 1 | 07/15/2001 |
| When applying brakes at 30 mph, vehicle went out of control and was nearly involved in a crash. passenger side control arm was determined to be rotted away. no other signs of visible rust on the bottom of the vehicle. dealer was impressed by the failure and took photos to email to hyundai district representative who denied any defective parts or blame on hyundai's part. dealer is replacing the control arm at my expense. part is being saved. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| Driving at a speed of about 25mph, i stopped quick to avoid a car coming out of side street. after stopping the car would not move. when checked by a mechanic he said he had never seen anything like this. the lower control arm on the left side of car had rotted away at one point, and the metal was paper thin. he than told me it was good that i was not going at a high rate of speed when this happened, or i would have had a serious accident. i was lucky, but if this defect is on other cars someone may get killed. this was on a 2001 hyundai elantra. i'm now waiting for the part to replace it. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2007 | 160000 | 1 | 02/12/2001 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. while driving 25 mph and applying the brakes the contact heard a loud sound and the vehicle veered to the left, and he was unable to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact observed the steering wheel to the right and noticed that the lower control arm was crumbled and the tire was pushed into the inner fender. the vehicle was towed to the dealer ,who confirmed that the lower control arm was damaged. the current and failure mileage was 160,000. *ak updated 10/31/07 *tr | |||
| 07/23/2005 | 1 | 03/15/2001 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated that the lower control arm on the front passenger side rusted and resulted in the wheel falling off. the vehicle had to be towed. the front driver's side control arm also rusted. the dealer told the consumer that the same thing is likely to happen again with the other side. dealer suggested they should contact the manufacturer. the manufacturer called the dealer, and the district manager said that the part was not defective and denied the claim. the cost of repairs was $1,500.00. a complaint was filed by consumer's son in law. also pictures were available. *ak *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 11/23/2004 | 67198 | 1 | 01/18/2001 |
| The ball joints cracked which caused the front left tire to become detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they have not done anything about the issue. *ak the vehicle's tcm/ecm software failed which caused the transmission to slip/surge while driving. the vehicle would not go into reverse due to an internal failure. the dealer replaced the a/t assembly and flushed the a/t fluid. the left sunvisor was coming apart. the visor clips broke and as a result they could not hold the visor in a stable position. seat belt bolt cover broke. the passenger side door lock was hard for the passenger to unlock from the driver's side. the dealer replaced the door latch and actuator assembly. the vehicle's heater took about an hour to effectively warm the vehicle. the dealer determined that the blend door was loose at the actuator. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 11/23/2004 | 67198 | 1 | 01/18/2001 |
| The ball joints cracked which caused the front left tire to become detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they have not done anything about the issue. *ak the vehicle's tcm/ecm software failed which caused the transmission to slip/surge while driving. the vehicle would not go into reverse due to an internal failure. the dealer replaced the a/t assembly and flushed the a/t fluid. the left sunvisor was coming apart. the visor clips broke and as a result they could not hold the visor in a stable position. seat belt bolt cover broke. the passenger side door lock was hard for the passenger to unlock from the driver's side. the dealer replaced the door latch and actuator assembly. the vehicle's heater took about an hour to effectively warm the vehicle. the dealer determined that the blend door was loose at the actuator. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 12/18/2002 | 8000 | 5 | 09/12/2001 |
| While driving 45 mph, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. the seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. the clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. the dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem. *jb the rear struts had gone out and leaked. *scc *jb | |||