really awful

Crashes / Fires:: 3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:: 0 / 0
Average Mileage:: 32,060 miles

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problem #5

Mar 152007

Elantra 4-cyl

Automatic transmission
84,000 miles

ABS system failed during braking, causing rear end collision air bags did not deploy.

- Villa Rica, GA, USA

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problem #4

Nov 192003

(reported on)

Elantra

21,800 miles

Consumer complained about a brake problem. When driver applied brakes while driving 25-30 mph vehicle did not stop. Consumer's vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. Currently, vehicle was being recalled for brake malfunction.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

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problem #3

Nov 062003

Elantra 4-cyl

Automatic transmission
13,000 miles

While driving at various speeds driver depressed the brake pedal the vehicle took longer to operate, so extended stopping distance was necessary.

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

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problem #2

Oct 302003

Elantra

Automatic transmission
41,500 miles

While driving at 30 mph driver applied the brakes and they failed. Vehicle took longer to stop, and it rear ended another vehicle. Prior to the accident, consumer called the dealer to verify if NHTSA recall 03V25700 concerning ABS failure applied to her vehicle. Dealer denied it. Three weeks after the accident consumer received a recall letter on the ABS system.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 192002

(reported on)