Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sonata.
I was going straight on a little street when I stepped on the brakes. . . I felt the break pad move out of place. . . And couldn't brake so I used the emergency brake to stop. . . But still dont know what to do. . . ?.
When the brake was applied a drumming sound was heard in the rear. The next occurrence a drumming sound was heard with a grinding sound. The was a lot of corrosion and dirt collected on the brake assembly due to salt and sand applied to the roads in the winter.
Car makes a loud screeching sound when coming to a stop. Dealer has inspected the brakes, and says they are at 90%. Dealer has been unwilling to investigate the source of the screeching sound.