2001 Hyundai Elantra suspension problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All 4 brakes started to randomly lock up. I was driving and had to run it almost a 1/2 mile for a shoulder to pull over at. Upon stopping, the brakes were smoking all around the car and the front driver side actually caught flame. I'm guessing brake booster is the cause. Also front control arms are…”
filed Jul 25, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 18 mph, an abnormal noise was heard. The contact stated upon inspection they noticed the control arm had detached from the driver side wheel well. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. Freehold hyundai…”
filed Mar 26, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 09V125000 · Apr 16, 2009
Suspension problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Elantra | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 Elantra | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 Elantra | 99 | 8% |
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.