Wheel Rim problems of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra

Three problems related to wheel rim have been reported for the 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Elantra.

1 Wheel Rim problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2009

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.

2 Wheel Rim problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated because the rims were bent. The rims were replaced, but the vehicle continued to vibrate because the rims did not fit the hub. Currently, the vehicle continued to vibrate. The contact was concerned about spending money on the vehicle ,only for it not to be properly repaired. The current mileagewas 55,100 and failure mileage was 53,767.

3 Wheel Rim problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2005

The contact stated at 60-65 mph noticed vibration in vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealership, and they found three rims were bent. The vehicle is currently being repaired with new rims.


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