Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra - part 1

All 4 brakes started to randomly lock up. I was driving and had to run it almost a 1/2 mile for a shoulder to pull over at. Upon stopping, the brakes were smoking all around the car and the front driver side actually caught flame. I'm guessing brake booster is the cause. Also front control arms are almost rusted through. The cars been well maintained and has around 185,000 miles on it. Has valve cover leak into spark plug port on cylinder 3 and has a very weak clutch that sometimes slips.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 50 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle made a rumbling noise and jerked to the right while driving. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the lower control arm replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. When the brake pedal was applied, the brakes failed to function properly. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal several times to ensure that the vehicle completely stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to service the brake system. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle associated with the upper or lower control arms. The check engine and air bag warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the vehicle failed to refuel in a reasonable time frame, which caused the contact to have to wait an extended period of time during refueling. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

My 2001 Elantra had a recall on front control arms. This recall was limited to snowbelt states. The recall says control arms may corrode due to water and salt being trapped inside control arm and may break. Their solution was to replace if needed or drill drainage hole to allow water to escape and treat to prevent further corrosion. My car had the drill and treat solution but the control arm broke anyway. Luckily the car was being driven at a slow speed when the break occurred,if the car was at highway speed, serious injury or death could have been the result. Hyundai admits to the defect but is saying that since the recall was repaired it is no longer an issue. The control arms should have replaced from the beginning but instead they took the cheap way out. I will repair the car and try to recover the money from Hyundai as a repeat recall. Hyundai should replace all the control arms on cars that are affected before someone gets hurt.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the front driver side lower control arm broke on the vehicle. The contact was able to park the vehicle before the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the front passenger side lower control arm was rusting as well. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign:09v125 (suspension). The current mileage 150120. Rl.

2001 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to rear control arm problems. The consumer stated his son, had just come off the interstate, when the rear control arm broke away from the cross member, causing him to loose control of the vehicle.

I was making a u turn when I heard a loud noise, I was unable to control my car seem to be drifting to one side until I hit a curb. . . When I got out of the car to see what happen I notice that my wheel was turned inwards and the control arm was broken and the axle had popped out. . . No one was injured however my daughter was shaking up about what happen. . . I took several pictures of the wheel and rusty part. . It amazed me how metal could rust that bad and break in half. . . I thank god I was not on the highway when this happen no telling what could have happen. . . I called Hyundai dealership to explain what happen also to find out if there was a recall on that part and was told there was no recall on 2001 Hyundai Elantra. . .

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear control arm fractured. The contact stated that upon further inspection, it was found that the rear control arm had extensive rust and corrosion due to moisture. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently back and forth. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear cross members were corroded, causing the control arm to become detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000. . . Updated 12-26-13.

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.

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.

2001 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer states failure of front lower control arm on the front left and the front right side. 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.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a snow bank. The passenger sustained minor injuries by striking her head on the passenger door. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop where the contact was advised that the drivers side lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm) and was taken to the dealer for repairs one year prior to the crash. The contact stated that the technician did not replace the lower control arm but applied a corrosion treatment and added a wax application instead. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure was 78,800.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the sub frame broke on the vehicle a year ago. The failure also caused the front driver side axle and the front driver side wheel well to break. The left front fender was also damaged. The contact stated that after this work was done, the front right axle and the wheel well broke off while driving 55 mph. The contact lost control and a crash occurred because of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that recall 09v125000, front control arm was related to the failure. There was additional damage to the vehicle because the control arm failed. The contact didn't mention if there were any injuries. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

I drive a used 2001 Hyundai Elantra gt. After running a search and finding that you investigated the sonatas for severe rust issues in the wheel well area, I knew I should write to you. My car started veering to the passenger side. I brought the car to the dealer. They found a rust-caused hole in the front passenger side control arm. It had come from the inside out and eaten all the way through the arm. They told me I was lucky that my wheel well had not snapped off the chassis. When I went to pick up the car after it was fixed, they said they had put the broken control arm in a vice and it had snapped easily.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle began to make a noise. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane. Upon examination the driver side front wheel was 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 that his 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.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph she heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly the front end collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the technician stated that the failure was associated with recall under NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The technician stated that both control arms exhibited severe rust corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had safety concerns regarding the remedy repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

I have a pending case no. [xxx] with Hyundai. My sons vehicle has been at advantage Hyundai in hicksville, NY (the "dealer") since April 5 pending a recall repair (NHTSA campaign id no. 09v125000). I contacted the dealer again today and spoke to michael keily (516-465-7700) who informed that he had no idea when the needed part will be available and therefore he was unable to give me a date by which I can expect the vehicle to be repaired. Mr. Keily also informed me today that Hyundai corporate will only pay $35 per day for a rental replacement vehicle. I contacted enterprise car rental and they informed me that a compact vehicle will cost $58. 50 per day given that my son is 21 years old. My son has been without a vehicle for a month, has no means of transportation to get to his summer job and cannot afford the economic hardship of paying an additional $23. 50 per day. I contacted Hyundai corporate (1-800-633-5151) and after being on music hold for over 2 â½ hours, two different customer service representatives informed me that they would need an additional 2 to 3 business days before they could provide me with an answer as to whether Hyundai would absorb the full cost of a rental vehicle. Hyundai has failed to repair my son's vehicle within a reasonable time" (page 14 NHTSA "motor vehicles safety defects and recalls- what every vehicle owner should know") and therefore they should be compelled to pay for the full cost of a rental vehicle without further delay. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension front control arm). The dealer was contacted but he was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the parts needed to make the repair were not readily available. The dealer advised there was a national back order for the part and could not provide an estimated time of arrival. The contact was concerned with the safety of operating the vehicle and did not feel the recall repair was being handled in a reasonable amount of time. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have waited nearly 3 months due to backordered parts to remedy Elantra suspension recall. (NHTSA recall 09v125000).

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.

Front lower control arm rusted through and caused loss of steering and an accident.

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. Something needs to be done about this automobile. Hyundai needs to stand up and take responsibility.

Extreme corrosion led to catastrophic failure of the left-side wheel control arm. Right side control arm was also corroded.

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.

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.

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.

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.