2010 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 39 complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
2010 hyundai elantra (rented). Consumer wanted to know were there any recalls issued related to defects in the steering, accelerator problems, suspension problems or brake problems *tgw the consumer stated he was involved in an accident, which caused him to crash. Updated 01/15/13 the consumer stated the vehicle swerved to the left, which caused him to strike a pole. The consumer then crossed the median, and struck another vehicle, killing the other driver.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle made a loud noise as if something were being dragged under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rotors were rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,044.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
- Steering 196 complaints
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints