2003 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 28 complaints for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times because it was not stopping when braking. On 9/9/2003, while trying to stop at a stop sign, the brakes failed. The vehicle hit a truck and the front air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries to the pelvic area and bruises on the upper legs. Front passenger's head broke the windshield, and passenger suffered seizures. Child in the rear, age 11, sustained arm bruises. Driver and passengers were transported to the emergency room for treatment.
While driving at 50 MPH and brake pedal was depressed it went to the floor and hesitated to engage. This also occurred while parking, and vehicle ran into a building.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra
- Suspension 62 complaints
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints