Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Sensor problems | |
| Brake Drum problems |
The antilock machine is locking the wheels so much that stops the car completely right in the midle of the traffic and the tires smell like burning tires. I had the car towed twice. I am so afraid that this happens while driving in the highway, that I do not drive there, only the streets. Read details...
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment while driving 40 mph. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated that she smelled smoke coming through the vents while driving. Read details...
Traveling southbound on interstate 5. Accident occurred in front of me requiring sudden application of brakes (panic stop). Brakes failed completely. The brakes worked partially after swerving and pumping the brakes. It was also found that the brakes had failed completely upon backing the vehicle. Read details...