5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,922 miles

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problem #3

May 262009

Elantra

  • miles
2002 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer states vehicle has faulty lower control arms the consumer stated the lower control arm failed twice. The consumer became of aware of recall and the dealer replaced the lower control arm free of charge the second time. The first time, the consumer went to a repair shop and paid at his expense. The consumer was also informed the air bag light was on, all four struts needed to be replaced as well as the rims and tires.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

problem #2

Feb 032007

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,767 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated because the rims were bent. The rims were replaced, but the vehicle continued to vibrate because the rims did not fit the hub. Currently, the vehicle continued to vibrate. The contact was concerned about spending money on the vehicle, only for it not to be properly repaired. The current mileagewas 55,100 and failure mileage was 53,767.

- Syracuse , NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 132005

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact stated at 60-65 mph noticed vibration in vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealership, and they found three rims were bent. The vehicle is currently being repaired with new rims.

- Baltimore, MD, USA