2000 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Car continues to overheat. This is the fourth time it has happened; sometime the problem can not be duplicated and I am sent on my way even though it has happen before. The cylinder heads, water pump, thermostat, sensor and many others are only a few of the things that have been replaced on this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082529, filed 2004-07, 8,127 miles“Thumping noise in rr wheel at 104 miles - rear shoes binding on backing plates- remove and resurrface both rear shoes and backing plates. Again at 1587 miles rear shoes binding on backing plates - again r/r both shoes and lube backing plates. ~9000 miles thumping again, service could not hear. At 10,251 miles returned with same thumping complaint - service determined rear drums out of round, replaced rear drums. Thumping noise returns at 42,450 miles, resurfaced front brake rotors & resurfaced rear brake drums, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086317, filed 2004-08, 10,000 miles“Consumer received a recall notice for the brakes. Consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Also, a knocking noise was heard coming from driver side wheel. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for analysis. Consumer stated that the vehicle was fine until the recall repairs were performed.”
NHTSA complaint #10055709, filed 2004-01“Consumer had a problem with brakes since date of vehicle purchase. Consumer noticed a pronounced forward motion of vehicle when braking, only not when vehicle was slowing down automatically. No accidents or injuries. Has had dealer look at vehicle several times.”
NHTSA complaint #876592, filed 2000-12“When applying brakes in an emergency stopping situation vehicle skidded an additional 30 feet before coming to a complete stop. On may 1, vehicle was involved in a rear end crash. Vehicle was traded for another vehicle. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #862259, filed 2000-05Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 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 2000 Hyundai Elantra
43 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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