Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra - part 2

Tl * the contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall campaign id number 09v125000: suspension: front: control arm. He made several attempts to contact the dealer and the manufacturer for repairs but to no avail. The contact did not feel he was able to have repairs made within a reasonable amount of time. He stated that he wanted to have the issue resolved immediately to prevent any unwarranted incidents. The contact has not experienced a failure at this time.

2002 Hyundai Elantra. Internal corrosion and thinning of steel upon leaving work on February 10, 2010, the consumer backed up and the front lower control arm broke. The vehicle was towed to a auto body center. The consumer was informed that the control arm had rusted through on the right side and the left side was rusted as well. Due to the cost of the repairs, the consumer decided to get rid of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the wreckage yard. The consumer stated she was not informed of a recall and had she known about the recall, she would have kept the vehicle and had it repaired.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph on a slight incline. The vehicle stopped without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the cross member assembly and control arm. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm) the vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The contact was displeased to know an additional repair cost for the driver front axle assembly was associated with the recall remedy performed. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 02/02/10. Updated 02/05/10. &jb.

On November 27th, 2009 I was coming to a stop at the bottom of an interstate off-ramp, when I heard a loud noise in the front of my 2002 Hyundai Elantra gt. I tried to move forward and it felt like I had a flat tire, but when I got out of the car the left front wheel was turned inward. I was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road and inspect the under carriage, the left front control arm had rusted to the point that it had crumpled when I tried to stop. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership and was repaired by replacing both front control arms (the right arm was also rusted). The reason I'm sending this message is because my state (kentucky) is not involved in the Hyundai recall (id #58993) that was investigated by the NHTSA, action number pe09011.

Collapse of control arm and loss of steering while driving, never received recall notice. They need to get the recall out before someone is hurt badly.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 30 mph the control arm fractured in half, and then knocked the stabilizer links out. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, and he was informed of the control arm failure. She contacted the dealer in reference to recall #09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm). A technician stated that she would have to make a commitment to pay $1000 in order for him to repair the vehicle according to recall. He then added that in order to perform the remedy referenced in the recall, he would have to take the muffler down. She then contacted the manufacturer, and a representative told her that the dealer was going to create another estimate for the repair. The current and failure mileages were approximately 180,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. He stated while having repair work performed, the dealer advised him of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000, associated with his VIN on the lower control arm and sub frame assembly. The mechanic advised the contact that it was not safe to drive the vehicle due to the nature of the sub frame. The parts were not available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 55,000.

Going approximately 20 mph approaching stop sign. Car came to complete stop. Could not exit drivers side door. Exited passenger side to find front left tire turned out at 90 degree angle. Front lower control arm rusted through and broken.

2002 Hyundai Elantra's lower control arm rusted. The consumer's wife lost steering in the vehicle. There were previous problems with the alignment and noises from the front of the vehicle. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for this very problem, but was never notified.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame shifted to the front tires. He also noticed that the control arm snapped when he attempted to stop the vehicle. Prior to the failures, the vehicle would shake whenever the brakes were be applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the control arm and the subframe needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

To whom this concerns, regarding NHTSA "campaign id number" 09v125000. While driving my 2002 Elantra the front left wheel moved (slipped/snapped) out of place to the point that it was rubbing against the back of the wheel well when trying to stop in traffic. The car did not stop as it normally would (it felt like there was no stopping power). My vehicle hit another vehicle from behind which caused significant damage to the front end of my car. I took the vehicle to moon twp auto body to get an estimate for the damage. Part of the estimate was to replace the lower control arm and the adjuster wrote on the drivers side window that anyone handling the car should take caution as the control arm is "ripped" out. For consideration I pose this question "why would the body shop estimate replacing the control arm if it wasn't broken?" I've just received an invoice from the Hyundai dealership (falconi's 412-269-1234) itemizing that they replaced both control arms per their campaign number 091, but that the control arm was not broken. Additionally, I received pictures taken by the dealership showing significant rotting on both sides of control arm. I contend that the accident would not have occurred if the control arm had not slipped out of place. I've been in contact with Hyundai corporation at 800-633-5151 and asked them to complete all repairs for the damage directly related to the accident. They continue to claim that the control arm was not rotted and displaced and will not fix the damage. My case number with Hyundai is #3711968. At the time of the accident I was unaware of the recall as the previous/original owner (my father) nor myself had received a recall letter. Note: a recall letter has still not been received by either of us. I moved forward as if I had no claims against anyone or any company. I have more info/photos if required.

The front passenger side control arm of my 2002 Hyundai Elantra broke. The wheel could have flown off, but luckily it didn't. This happened on a 2 lane road. If it had happened on a highway, it could have been catastrophic. The car was towed to my mechanic and is still there. I did research online and found information about a recall dated April 2009. I called Hyundai consumer affairs hotline and was told the recall is not officially released and dealerships won't acknowledge it. I was also told my car won't qualify for the recall because the mileage is too high.

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.

2002 Hyundai Elantra-great car no major problems. Memorial day coming home on a secondary road approaching a stop sign-bang! couldn't move the car. A driver going by tells me don't move-the wheel is off the car! had to be towed from scene-the lower control bar had completely rusted through and let go. The metal used on this particular part is so thin it is scary! you would expect the metal used for this part would be rather thick due to the serious purpose it serves and the constant stress it must endure. At seven years old it should not be rusted away to the point of breaking in two. The only symptoms I experienced was a high pitched sound which occurred every once in a while-sounded like chain jingling, and a somewhat smoother ride like my tires were low on air. I have numerous people look at this -they walk away in disbelief when I tell them the car is seven years old, considering the rust on this control arm it is unbelievable-I am now wondering if there are others out there having the same experience. I am a school bus driver -having driven school busses for over twenty years but this experience has enlightened me to the importance of the circle check on our vehicles!!!!.

The lower control arm on my 2002 Hyundai Elantra broke during driving due to corrosion. Thank god I was coming to a stop and driving slowly. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where I was told there was no recall and that they would not cover the repair. After some heated discussion I was told the would warranty the control arm. When I asked if they would replace the other defective control arm that did not break I was told only the failed part would be replaced. I indicated that the car was not safe an I would not drive without the other control arm being replaced. They have not indicated if they will warranty the other. I believe Hyundai is trying to keep a major problem hidden from the public.

Left front lower control arm rusted through and while turning into gas station experienced severe grinding noise and collapse of wheel. Upon investigation found vehicle undrivable and had flat bedded to garage. My mechanic replaced both lower control arms that had rusted completely through using Hyundai replacement parts. Contacted Hyundai directly and complained and have case number and hope for reimbursement of monies spent.

2002 Hyundai Elantra left control arm broken.

I was coming up on a traffic light and was slowing down when the left lower control arm broke in half. Lost all steering,car had to be towed.

Left (driver's side) front control arm failure on 4/16/09. Vehicle was purchased new in June of 2002. Currently has approximately 93,000 miles. All routine maintenance has been performed on vehicle (I. E. , oil changes, 30k service, 60k service, 90k service). Control arm failed while traveling on interstate highway at a speed of approximately 30 miles per hour.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the control arm was rusty in the front end of the vehicle. While driving approximately 5 mph over a speed bump, it felt as if the passenger side collapsed. He exited the vehicle and did not see any visible signs of damage. After the incident, the contact noticed steering, grinding, and rubbing issues with the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and they identified the rusted control arm. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the contact has not yet received a response. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000.

After braking, my Elantra jerk, made and awful grinding sound, and was extremely difficult to steer. Upon visual inspection, I could see that a part had broken off. I had it towed to a local mechanic who said that the right front control arm was "rotted through" and that this is often seen in Hyundais. The left side also shows signs of deterioration. The mechanic recommended replacing both sides, as the left side might only last a few months given the degree of deterioration. Parts are being replaced.

I had to put on the brakes hard to stop from hitting a car that stopped short. The car jerked and when I began to proceed there was clearly something wrong with the front end. I got the car to our local dealer who is just a mile away from where this occurred and after the car was inspected was told that the front end came within 1/2" of corroded metal from breaking off. There was only 1/2" of metal left holding it in place. I was told the front control arms were both "annhilated" and were completed rusted out. I have to replace both of them at a cost of more than $1000. This car was purchased in new hampshire and spent 2002-2008 in new hampshire subject to the salt and winter conditions. It only has less than 85,000 miles on it and was treated well and serviced routinely. Like other consumers, who have reported this issue, I feel that this should not have happened and that there is clearly a defect on the front control arms which allows them to become subject to corrosion. Luckily I was able to drive just 1 mile to the dealer who will be performing service, but should this have happened while further away, I was told I was one pothole away from the whole front end falling off. It goes without saying that severe damage and potential personal harm could have occurred if the car had been in a collision or worse, if the control arms had broken free while on the highway or at increased speeds. This is clearly dangerous and I had no reason to think that a car that's 7 years old could suffer something like this under normal conditions.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front driver's side control arm fractured. The dealer made the replacement, including the tie rods at the cost of $700. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 64,000.

I was driving at around 40 mph when the vehicle in front of me stopped short to let a police car cross our lane. I had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting this car. I pulled over to the side of the road because I heard a strange sound, as though I had a flat tire. After being towed to my mechanic, I was told that the passenger side control arm had snapped because it was completely rusted out. I have about 40,000 miles on the car. I was also told that I was very lucky this didn't happen on the highway at high speed.

Car was riding normal as always, then made left turn and left front wheel was pushed into the rear of the wheel well. Slid off road, resulting in minor cosmetic damage. Cause of failure was a snapped left front control arm due to rust . Part was personally replaced at great expense. Broken part is available.

I stopped at a red light and something under my car snapped and the car swerved to the right. I had the car towed to a mechanic who determined the lower right control arm had rusted through and broke.

2002 Hyundai Elantra front right lower control arm snapped while driving. Dealer told us it was not covered under 10yr/100,000 warranty and that there is no recall. Called Hyundai directly and told the same thing. Also left side lower control arm is rusted through and needs to be replaced also.

I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS that has been garage kept since I purchased it brand new off the dealer lot. I am currently having my mechanic repair a right (passenger side) suspension control arm for my from wheel. It was rusted almost completely through and according to my mechanic would have caused a catastrophic failure where I would not have been able to control my car. I noticed this yesterday while changing my oil in preparation for taking my wife and 2 young daughters on a 1400 mile round trip vacation from cincinnati to minneapolis. The chances of my entire family getting killed in a car wreck on this trip would have been extremely high. I checked some internet forums and found several people complaining about this same thing. Of course, Hyundai claims no responsibility for this. I have 78k miles on my car.

Lower left control arm rusted through and was very weak and had to be replaced on my wife's Hyundai 2002 Elantra GLS.

The right lower control arm bent in half while stopping my 2002 Hyundai Elantra gt, and the left lower control arm on my wife's 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS began to sag. Both had to be replaced in the last 90 days.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed oil leaking from the transmission. In addition, the control arms on both sides of the vehicle had holes and were corroded. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the control arm and subframe failed. The vehicle has not been repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm) due to the unavailability of the necessary parts for the repair. There is a massive back order for the parts. The technician recommended that the vehicle not be driven due to the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 111,000.

On my way to work one morning, I applied the brakes for stopped traffic. I heard something crack, and the car swerved to the right. After backing, and checking under the car to see if I hit something, which I didn't I proceeded, and it seemed normal until I hit the brakes again to have the same thing happen. I called a tow truck, when he arrived he looked under and told me that my lower right control arm had broken. I had it towed in at a cost of $61. 00. The repair shop called and told me I was lucky I hadn't been on the turnpike, as I could have had a serious accident. The lower control arm had completely rusted through, and they hadn't seen this before. The repair cost $324. 85. I called Hyundai, and they issued me a case#3271798. After faxing them the bills, I waited about a week, when they called me back, they denied the claim,saying (a) the car was some 30,000 miles and a year and a half out of warranty,and (b) that this was normal wear and tear. Imagine how I felt with that statement when my wife and son also are driving Hyundai's. Until this happened I would have bought 10 more of them, they have been great cars, but I have searched other complaints , and I t seems to be a problem that Hyundai has not addressed. When mine was repaired, they looked for a used part, and were told this they were all in the same shape, and when buying the part from the dealer they had several on the shelf, indicating a problem. I would have been satisfied if they had reimbursed me, but they chose to ignore the problem. Was this the only year it affects?or are there other potential accidents out there waiting to happen?.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 55 mph; the vehicle began shaking and pulling to the side. The failure would not occur when traveling at lower speeds and would occur intermittently. At a later date, she received notification of a recall, describing the exact failures experienced with her vehicle (NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension front control arm). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the parts needed to make the recall repairs were not available. He could not provide a date in which the parts would become available. The dealer deemed the vehicle as unsafe to drive and would not release the vehicle to the contact. The manufacturer was contacted and would not provide any further assistance. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

2002 Hyundai Elantra 2002. Consumer is unhappy with Hyundai motors. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail. The control arms, sub frame and axle had to be replaced.

2002 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer expresses discontent regarding receiving recall letter after accident occurred with vehicle. The control arm had eroded and broke which caused the axle to come out and it pushed the front wheel out and bent the fender. The consumer stated the repairs were made at the dealership.