Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (72 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower control arm (eleven problems).
I have noted a recall #09v125000 related to this make/model/year but for some reason my car with the exact problem is not part of the recall. My right front control arm colapsed. It was completely rusted through. With that side fixed I traveled about 3 miles and my left side control arm broke. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at speeds of 10 mph, one of the tires disconnected from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front lower control arm was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. Read details...
I was driving the car and the moment I tried to stop at the traffic stop sign the lower arm control from the driver side broke and the wheel broke and the car slid. Thanks god it was at night and no cars were there. I remember the night before I was driving on the highway and nothing happened. Read details...