Two problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Elantra.
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.
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. 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.