Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2005 Elantra.
I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra that I bought used with 28,000 miles. I took it in at 39,000 miles to have the rear brakes replaced. At 49,000 miles the rear brake pads were shot and had to be replaced again. I told the dealer that this is crazy, and they said they should not have worn that fast. I now have 60,000 miles and my rear brakes are shot again. Now the dealership says that maybe they see the rear brakes wear out more frequently in my car model, but they aren't saying it is normal. They want me to pay another $300 to replace the rear pads,and then look at them at 5,000 miles. Then they will try to determine if there is something wrong with the car that is causing the pads to wear excessively. I am afraid that my car is not safe, because my rear brakes are not wearing normally. I'm afraid that there is something wrong causing this problem, that the dealer doesn't want to take responsibility for.
I took my car into the dealership sept 2008 for 30,000 mile service. I was told my rear brakes were worn and had to be replaced. I have had to have my rear brakes changed for the 4th time in 3 years and 35,000 miles. There has to be something wrong with the way the braking system is working but the dealership says they can't find a problem and it must just be from driving. I have had other cars and have driven the same route with those cars and have never had to replace my brake pads every 10,000 miles. I am concerned about the safety of my car. I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra gts.