Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Hyundai Elantra - part 2

I am an owner of a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. In 2009 the passenger side lower control arm of my car rusted and broke in half, which I had repaired at my expense. Shortly afterward, I received a recall notice about the lower control arms and took my car in to have it serviced. Instead of replacing the defective parts, Hyundai drilled a hole for water to escape and put a wax coating on the control arms, which would later wear off. After receiving my car back, I was under the assumption that there would no longer be an issue with the lower control arms, as I do not recall being told in person nor in writing that I should continue to monitor the status of said parts. Additionally, after reviewing my receipt, it does not state anything about further maintenance of the lower control arms. On March 5, 2013 while traveling on the pennsylvania turnpike, a major highway, my driver side lower control arm broke in half, almost causing me to get into an accident. I was lucky enough to get off to the side of the highway without an accident. After having my car towed to my mechanic, he diagnosed the problem with the control arm and recommended that I have it towed to the Hyundai dealership to be repaired. In my conversations with Hyundai employees, Hyundai dealership employees, and my own mechanic, I have discovered that this is not an isolated incident. Thus it is very disconcerting as a consumer and a human being to know that Hyundai has known about the defect and the fact that the recall was not a complete fix, and has done nothing to rectify the situation, whereby putting many peoples' lives in danger.  I think it is imperative that all owners of these cars be contacted to warn them about the safety hazards they possess.

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The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the rear end of the vehicle swayed uncontrollably. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear driver's side lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Was exiting off of the parkway to the right traveling approx. 25- 30 mph when I lost control of the vehicles steering causing me to crash into the curb of the median. Resulting in both of the front tires to blow out and pushing the wheel on the drivers side back into the wheel well. The control arm was broken when we looked at the damage after. The vehicle which is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra had to be towed. Also the airbags did not deploy. I am looking into this recall for that vehicle. Mileage at time was 99,400.

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The rear suspension cross member rotted where the control arm attaches to it and broke free. The control arm then fell down and the entire rear tire and suspension was dragged underneath the rear end of the car. The metal that the control arm attaches to is very thin and the only thing under the car that is not undercoated is that suspension cross member. If this part broke free at 55mph I may not have survived the crash. It broke free as I turned into my driveway, more than likely from the twist of the turn.

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As I was driving out of parking spot at work the front right side of car dropped. Got out and found that the right wheel had folded under car. After further checking found that that control arm had broken and fluid pouring out from under car. Was informed by fellow worker that this car had a recall on control arms. I checked into problem and found that the recall had been addressed but the arms were not replaced. I am the second ower of this car. The arms were waxed and drilled but it looks like it didn't take care of the problem. Mileage on the car at time of waxing was 113,715 miles . Im just glad that I wasn't out on the highway at the time. Will Hyundai take care of this for me and how many more cars are out there with same issue?.

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Lost control of the steering of the vehicle but was able to avoid an accident and stop on the side of the road. Upon visual inspection, noticed that front driver's side control arm was rusted through and disintegrated. Wheel was basically detached from the car and folding up under the wheel well. This is a recall item in all northern states because the material rusts when exposed to road salt. Because I'm in north carolina, the recall doesn't apply to my car. However, I live in the mountains of nc where the vehicle is exposed to road salt throughout the winter season. This vehicle needs to be included in the recall, as it's a serious safety issue.

The front lower control arm on my vehicle is rusted out, and is cracked on both sides. Local mechanic says it doesn't have long before it will fail. Researched price on internet and found there was a recall for that part. Dealer says that my VIN isn't included in the recall, even though my car was sold and driven in the "snow belt" states that are listed, and kentucky also salts the roads during winter. My vehicle is obviously affected, but the dealer tells me to call Hyundai, and Hyundai tells me to go to the dealer. There are several other complaints about similar treatment, and there is little recourse offered. I was told that the NHTSA decided the details of the recall, but it was insufficient. This is a priority, my car could have a catastrophic failure any day (and thousands of other people too). The recall is campaign 091 front lower control arm corrosion.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently back and forth. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear cross members were corroded, causing the control arm to become detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000. . . Updated 12-26-13.

I recently bought a used 2002 Hyundai Elantra and discovered an abnormal amount of rust on the front control arms. In some places, holes had rusted through the control arms. Hyundai did a recall for over 150,000 of my exact model including those in the state which I live back in 2009. The recall was for this exact problem. When I took the car to the dealer, they inspected the vehicle and saw that my cars problem exactly matched all those others recalled. However, they informed me that my particular car was not under this recall despite having this identical problem. They gave me an estimate of $585 to replace the arms that were a manufacturer's defect. The arms have not broken yet but they very easily could break in the near future, potentially causing a fatal accident. The recall sent out in 2009 needs to be expanded since it did not include all the cars having this problem.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle on the shoulder because the steering wheel became slightly uncontrollable. The front driver's side wheel was bent inward, causing the vehicle to slide off the road and into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front driver's side control arm was fractured. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension:front:control arm) and was treated with rust proofing material. The contact stated there was already rust present but the dealer refused to replace the front control arm under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle exhibited a loud banging noise. Suddenly and without warning, the steering seized and the front passenger side dropped to the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the control arm was severely corroded and fractured in two pieces. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm) and also, the extended warranty would not cover the corrosion failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 66,026. Kmj.

As my wife was exiting our driveway the right front lower control arm broke. The vehicle was not operable. It was taken to malloy Hyundai in woodbridge, va. I was not advised of any recalls. The vehicle was repaired for $1353. 52 out of pocket. I recently learned about the recall on the suspension. Excluding northern virginia drivers places us at risk. It was fortunate my wife was not on interstate 95 and was not injured.

As I was pulling out of a stores parking lot to enter a main street, I turned left at the intersection , and as the car was about one fourth in the intersection I heard a noise, such as when a car hits a road hole, and the car stopped but the engine continue to run. The main street was double lane, and the car coming towards my driver side was able to stop. I believe that if he had come faster I would have been hit. The car did not move further , neither forwards or reverse. So I stepped out and saw the passenger wheel pointing to the right instead of the left, and so a piece of metal frame torn apart. Later that night I understood that it was the passenger side control arm.

A control arm failed causing the vehicle to swerve wildly into oncoming traffic and then back across the original lane. Collisions with other vehicles and a wheelchair-bound pedestrian were barely avoided. This was supposed to have been corrected through a recall when the car was returned to the dealer for issues of rotting control arms. The recall "repairs" were supposed to have been done on March 12, 2011, at which time the mileage was 60,380.

2002 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning front steering or control mechanisms, rust and potential failures the consumer stated on March 10, 2010, she went to the dealer after receiving a recall notice. Upon inspection, it was determined the parts did not need to be replaced. On January 31, 2012, the same parts that were the subject of the recall failed. The consumer stated when the steering failed, the vehicle was violently forced into oncoming traffic which nearly resulted in a head-on collision and was then violently forced back across the lane in which she had been traveling, narrowly missing another vehicle. The vehicle had to be towed as it could not be driven. The consumer had other problems such as the engine light illuminating, due to an internal failure of the catalytic converter and a broken rear spring, as well as weak struts.

Driving down two lane secondary road making left merge into turning lane heard load bang then proceeded into a skid. Found front left wheel sticking out sideways, police arrived said that I was lucky not to have been on the highway, called aaa and the driver on the sceen said I had broken my lower control arm. Came home googled issue and found recall campain no. 09v125000 and called the Hyundai number to report incident. Called aaa to tow car from home to the dealer recommended by the Hyundai hotline. Did notice plenty of corrision where the break was. . . . Scary situation, not hurt just shook-up.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground which caused the tire to completely deflate. The failure was contributed to the fractured lower control arm. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. Two years previously, the vehicle was repaired for a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm); however the remedy temporarily corrected the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

2001 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer states failure of front lower control arm on the front left and the front right side. The consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed. Due to the failure of the control arm, the consumer had to pay for a new axle, stabilizer link, a wheel balance and an alignment.

During the replacement of both axles, corrosion perforation was discovered in both of the lower control arms near the ball joints. More distubing is the fist sized hole, rusted thru the main suspension cross member that the control arms are connected to (drivers side). The entire main crossmember will require replacement.

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2002 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer states vehicle went out of control while driving the consumer stated on July 7, 2009 she took her vehicle to the dealer due to a recall notice she received. The problem was supposedly corrected. On November 18, 2011, while driving 65 mph, the consumer heard a noise which sounded like a tire blow out. Suddenly, the vehicle went out of control. The consumer was able to hold on to the steering wheel and safely skidded onto the shoulder of the highway. Upon checking the tires, she noticed the front driver's side wheel ended perpendicular to the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. An adjuster came out to look at the vehicle and determined the lower left control arm had rotted out.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was traveling 65 mph when she heard what sounded like a tire blowout. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and noticed that the front driver's wheel was turned outward. The contacts insurance company inspected the vehicle and determined that the front drivers side control arm was rusted. The contact was informed that the failure was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension; front control arm) on 7/17/2009. The contact felt that this was still a safety issue and the manufacturer did not have an adequate repair. The failure and current mileages were 67,000. Updated 01/03/lj updated 01/12/12.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the right control arm broke while the contact was driving. The dealer and manufacturer made the contact aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension front control arm), but the VIN was not a part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 134,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 hyundia Elantra. While driving 5 mph, attempting to park, the contact heard an unusual noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly loss control within the steering. The vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied and crashed into the curb which caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the nearest auto shop for diagnosis where they informed the front passenger side control arm fractured. In April of 2010 the vehicle was repaired under a recall with NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The remedy repair was unsuccessful and did not prevent the failure to occur. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Js.

8/11/2009, my daughter and I were driving a 2003 Hyundai Elantra down a small street in chicago when the passenger side front lower control arm fractured at the ball joint attachment . The tire then came away from the assembly and was rendered inoperable. In October of 2009, I became aware of the recall regarding this and filed a complaint here and Hyundai motor America reimbursed me for the replacement of the control arm. I then took the car to my local Hyundai dealer who simply "added a plug kit and rust preventative. " an inspection of the subframe did not occur at that time; which should have occurred since a control arm had already fractured and the recall c/091 calls for this inspection, as well as repair and. Or replacement of any parts attached to these assemblies. On 3/28/2011 , while having some brake and tire work done, a local goodyear dealers service department noticed severe corrosion on the drivers side control arm as well as the subframe. I immediately had the control arm replaced due to my near fatal previous experience. I have the original control drivers side control arm in my possession, as well as several photos of my subframe. Please pass this complaint along to Hyundai for review. I have already spoken to the attorneys in the cirulli,d'elia case #[xxx] and they urged me to try to discuss this with Hyundai . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a snow bank. The passenger sustained minor injuries by striking her head on the passenger door. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop where the contact was advised that the drivers side lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm) and was taken to the dealer for repairs one year prior to the crash. The contact stated that the technician did not replace the lower control arm but applied a corrosion treatment and added a wax application instead. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure was 78,800.

While performing routine maintenance on our 2002 Hyundai Elantra gt, I discovered a rust hole in the drivers side lower control arm. The hole is approximately 1. 5 inches in diameter located about 4 inches inward of ball joint on the upper portion of the control arm. The area surrounding the hole appeared to be very thin and brittle. The vehicle had 138000 miles at the time the issue was noticed. We have concerns about the safety of the vehicle and the structural integrity of the control arm. It seems that this is too early in the cars life to have a major structural component begin to deteriorate due to rust. Of the other cars we have owned, none have displayed similar rust to this, even after 10+ years of usage.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the sub frame broke on the vehicle a year ago. The failure also caused the front driver side axle and the front driver side wheel well to break. The left front fender was also damaged. The contact stated that after this work was done, the front right axle and the wheel well broke off while driving 55 mph. The contact lost control and a crash occurred because of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that recall 09v125000, front control arm was related to the failure. There was additional damage to the vehicle because the control arm failed. The contact didn't mention if there were any injuries. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, the driver side front wheel separated from the vehicle and caused the axle fracture from the vehicle before stalling. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised of a potential recall associated with the vehicle (NHTSA campaign id number: 09v125000-suspension: front: control arm). The contact was advised by an authorized dealer that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall and any further repairs would be at the expense of the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,540.

I drive a used 2001 Hyundai Elantra gt. After running a search and finding that you investigated the sonatas for severe rust issues in the wheel well area, I knew I should write to you. My car started veering to the passenger side. I brought the car to the dealer. They found a rust-caused hole in the front passenger side control arm. It had come from the inside out and eaten all the way through the arm. They told me I was lucky that my wheel well had not snapped off the chassis. When I went to pick up the car after it was fixed, they said they had put the broken control arm in a vice and it had snapped easily.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle began to make a noise. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane. Upon examination the driver side front wheel was straight and the passenger side front wheel was turned to the right. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where both front lower control arms and sway bar links were replaced due to rust. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000, suspension:front:control arm. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph she heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly the front end collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the technician stated that the failure was associated with recall under NHTSA campaign id number 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The technician stated that both control arms exhibited severe rust corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had safety concerns regarding the remedy repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have NHTSA recall #09v125000, suspension front control arm repaired and it appears that it was not repaired. The control arms were covered with rust and were broken. When she was accelerating at a traffic light, there was a noise and the vehicle would not move because the control arm was broken. The vehicle was towed to her residence since the dealership was closed. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer within a few days. The manufacturer was contacted but there was no resolution. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated the vehicle would not move as she attempted to accelerate from a traffic stop. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised that the lower a frame assembly was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle frame was replaced at the contacts expense. Later, she received notification of NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm) and contact the manufacturer to advise the recall remedy was performed at her expense. The manufacturer advised she would be reimbursed for the repair but would need to submit all receipts and take the vehicle to the dealer for verification inspection. The dealer advised the front sub frame would need to be replaced. The contact advised the frame was already replaced. The contact was not reimbursed for the repair. No further repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000.

I was driving 11 miles to the airport, involving 8 miles of 60 mph freeway driving; the rest was city driving, 25-45 mph with several stops. After I stopped at the security gate and proceeded forward, I heard a loud crunching thud on the front end; the car screeched to a halt; and I thought I collided with a concrete block or a deep pothole. The right front wheel was turned nearly 90 degrees to the right, while the left wheel was straight. The drive shaft and tie rod were holding the wheel on the car, but the main structural component of the right front end was completely broken off. The lower control arm had snapped, apparently because of rust and corrosion. My car was partially obstructing the parking lot entrance and could not be moved. I informed the airport police of the incident and promised to have the car towed off the lot when I completed my 3-hour shift. I met the airport police and the aaa tow driver at 1:45 am. The broken front end made towing very difficult, and some body damage resulted from the wheel well and fender resting on the tire in transit. The car was taken to the aaa shop at 2am. I researched the front end failure on the internet and found many similar complaints and discovered that there was a product recall on the failed part. I called 800-633-5151 and was told that my VIN was not part of the recall. The catastrophic failure of the front end could have killed me, if it happened 5 minutes sooner, so I filed a formal complaint. I was assigned a case number and advised to have the Hyundai dealer inspect the damage. The dealer confirmed that I was not included in the recall, but said it was very likely that Hyundai would repair the car based on "good will. " the recall excluded nebraska cars, although it was purchased in mo and driven to work daily in iowa. My life was placed in jeopardy because I was not included in the recall. Hopefully, Hyundai will accept responsibility for correcting an obviously dangerous defect found in all 2003 Elantras.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. While having the vehicle examined for routine repairs, the contact was informed that the front passengers side control arm would need to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not serviced for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 97,000.