2003 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems

“Recall # 03v257000, 09v125000, 03v496000 severe rusting and corrosion under my car which they claim was fixed under the recalls. They did not fix this! The front driver side axle is completely corroded and breaking - they claim they sprayed it with anti corrosion compound but this did not stop further corrosion and rust. The brakelines were also sprayed but this also did not work! My brakeline rusted out and all my brake fluid went out while driving. Hyundai is now refusing to correct the problem which by federal law has to be done!”

“The calipers on the rear brake do not release when the parking brake is released inside the passenger cabin. In some cases the brake was on so tight that the right rear wheel dragged on the road. I had the vehicle back to the dealer 6 times but they were unable to get the issue corrected. The issue is much worse in the winter but even now in the spring when I put the brake on there is no resistance for the first 4 inches so I know it is still not operating properly.”

“In the past 6 weeks, I have drove my car maybe 5 times because it has been in and out of the shop so many time for default brakes. Once it seems to be fixed, they starting smoking. So it goes back in the shop for another week. Then I get it back, and I don't have any brakes. Goes back in shop, get it back and then my calipers stick again and cause my brakes to smoke. I have not had my car for almost 2 weeks because it has been sitting on my driveway and I do not feel safe driving it, nor is it even drivable because it is probably going to set on fire. …”

“My concern with my 2003 Elantra is with the safety of rear braking system on the car. On oct 23, 2003 I had the service performed for the recall 31b03r1 brake campaign 061. At 10,834 miles. On oct 7, 2007 I had regular scheduled maintenance performed complete brake system flush at 45,072 miles. On july 8, 2008 both rear wheel cylinders were leaking an had to be replaced as well as the complete brake system flush again. At 51887 miles. On march 13, 2010 both rear wheel cylinders were found again to be leaking and had to be replaced at 64,638 miles. …”

“The brakes on my 2003 Hyundai Elantra began grinding at only 39k miles. I contacted the dealership and was told brakes were not covered by my extended warranty. I took the car to midas because of the lifetime warranty and the brakes were not failing due to normal wear and tear. The front pads had a metal plate on the outside which had come lose and was cutting into the hub. The mechanic said this was a defect in the brake pads that occurred when they got hot and the adhesive came loose. During the inspection, they also discovered that the cylinders on the rear brakes were leaking. …”