2001 Hyundai Elantra service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Since new, our 2001 elantra has had an intermittent "thumping" sound in the rear wheels while brakes are applied. It would go away for months, then return, usually after some maintenance event such as a tire rotation. Internet searches reveal that this is a very common complaint. People have…”
filed Jan 18, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. His vehicle was repaired according to recall 03v257000 ( service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). After the repair, he noticed that the brake lines had holes in them which caused brake fluid leakage. There was…”
filed Dec 28, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE…Campaign 03V496000 · Dec 3, 2003
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION…Campaign 03V257000 · Jul 22, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Elantra | 26 | 10% |
| 2014 Elantra | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 Elantra | 114 | 9% |
| 2012 Elantra | 40 | 6% |
| 2011 Elantra | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 Elantra | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 Elantra | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Elantra | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.