1996 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of the 100 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right front brake pad separated from backing pad while driving. Situation resulted in reduced braking capability when brakes where utilized. Brake pads had approx 25 - 35% life remaining.”
NHTSA complaint #748116, filed 2001-07“Under any and all conditons when applying the brakes they make a loud noise, like metal is grinding against metal, comes from the rear brakes. The brakes have been cleaned once and replaced once.”
NHTSA complaint #805485, filed 1996-11“When applied the ABS brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #825530, filed 1998-07“Braking system failed; after applying brakes , the pedal went to the floor, compete loss of brakes, impact 12:00 position. Failure of master cylinder, speed 15mph.”
NHTSA complaint #812501, filed 1997-05Related service bulletins
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 48 | 6% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 55 | 21% |
| 2014 | 87 | 23% |
| 2013 | 283 | 22% |
| 2012 | 99 | 15% |
| 2011 | 44 | 10% |
| 2010 | 39 | 10% |
| 2009 | 27 | 11% |
| 2008 | 52 | 17% |
| 2007 | 38 | 14% |
| 2006 | 32 | 21% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 27 | 12% |
| 2002 | 34 | 10% |
| 2001 | 30 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 10% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 13 | 12% |
| 1994 | 5 | 7% |
| 1993 | 5 | 21% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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