2005 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“When I arrived home that night I thought I had left my lights on because my brake lights remained on. I checked my light switch and all my lights were off except for my brake lights. I looked up on the internet to see if there was any way to fix it and I found the recall on this particular item.”
NHTSA complaint #10609910, filed 2014-07, 85,600 miles“I have a similar problem to one I have seen several posts on here. I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra gls with ABS brakes and have had a chronic problem with the brakes since april 2009 at 78,867 miles. The brake pedal becomes softer and softer and eventually goes to the floor with little or no braking capability. I have had the system bled several times, three master cylinders and all four calipers changed by my local mechanic,. The brakes are ok for a while but the problem returns. …”
NHTSA complaint #10408936, filed 2011-06, 83,300 miles“I purchased my 2005 hyndai Elantra gt, new in october 2005. At 12,000miles the brake pedal went to the floor while braking. The brake master cylinder was replaced. Two weeks following this repair again the brake pedal went to the floor. The ABS module was replaced. In december 2009, at 68,000 miles again the brake pedal went to the floor while braking. The brake master cylinder was again replaced (at owner's expense since the car was then out of warranty). Now in march 2011 once again the brake pedal went to the floor while braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392536, filed 2011-03, 89,000 miles“I have replaced both front and rear brakes on a 2005 Elantra gt hatchback at Hyundai dealerships. I had a problem with the brake pedal feeling mushy and almost hitting the floor when I tried to stop. The dealership examined the problem and wanted to replace the master brake cylinder, rear brakes, rotors and calipers to the tune of $1150.00. I went to a small mechanic shop and I've now had the master brake cylinder replaced, new rear brakes put on a 2nd time [after 30 000 km] and yet it's been back twice for 'bleeding' numerous times in case air had gotten in to the system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10395120, filed 2011-04, 50,000 miles“I took my car into the dealership sept 2008 for 30,000 mile service. I was told my rear brakes were worn and had to be replaced. I have had to have my rear brakes changed for the 4th time in 3 years and 35,000 miles. There has to be something wrong with the way the braking system is working but the dealership says they can't find a problem and it must just be from driving. I have had other cars and have driven the same route with those cars and have never had to replace my brake pads every 10,000 miles. I am concerned about the safety of my car. I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra gts.”
NHTSA complaint #10424488, filed 2011-09, 50,000 milesRelated 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 2005 Hyundai Elantra
71 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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