2001 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 30 complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer applied brakes at 30-35 MPH, vehicle did not slow down. Consumer pumped brake pedal numerous times, no braking action, vehicle hit a concrete wall. Vehicle was totalled. Driver and passenger suffered injuries. None of the air bags deployed in the accident.
Air bag light continued to illuminate even after (4) attempts by the dealership. The actual cause had not been identified. Mr also the vehicle experienced brake problems. Ph abl.pco
Other problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
- Air bags 125 complaints
- Suspension 86 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints