Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
In July 2008, the control arm of my 2002 Hyundai Elantra broke off while I was driving approx. 10 mph and approaching a stop light. I lost control of the car and skidded off the rode, but did not hit any other car or barrier. I had the car fixed at the closest auto shop. I received a recall notice yesterday from Hyundai related to corrosion of the control arm. Knowing that if I had been traveling any faster or on a busier road when my control arm broke that there would have been serious issues, I tried to schedule the soonest appointment to get the other control arm checked and verify the work. The soonest available appt. The shop gave me was mid-June. This resolution leaves me and my family at risk until that date and I believe that that is entirely unacceptable.
2002 Elantra surged forward when brakes were applied. The dealer attributed the violent acceleration as possibly being due to the thick rubber floor mat which may have been wedge under the accelerator, however the consumer disagreed with that theory stating when he started the vehicle, the floor mat was at least 6-9 inches away from the accelerator. The consumer, his wife and the mechanic all experienced the sudden acceleration.
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