16 of the 179 complaints about the 1995 Hyundai Elantra are about the braking system — 9% of everything reported for this model year.
16
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAPPEND. PREVIOUS TIME WAS TOLD IT WAS TIMING FAILURE. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO GO OFF(NOT DUE TO ACCIDENT). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALER. SUPOSIDELY FIX IT. CAME BACK ON IN TWO HOURS. I
NHTSA complaint #715349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #542365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #542365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #505090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, DLR INDICATES DUE TO CALIPER LEAK AROUND PISTONS AND WARPING OF ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #800261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, DLR INDICATES DUE TO CALIPER LEAK AROUND PISTONS AND WARPING OF ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #800261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #505637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
DRIVING VEHICLE, HAD APPLIED THE BRAKES, BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD, BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE HIT POLE HEAD ON.
NHTSA complaint #986736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
AFTER DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM TAKES A LONG TIME TO GRAB, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, DEALER DID REPAIR/REPLACE THE ABS SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #982237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #979086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS: WHEN BRAKING MAKES A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE NO MATTER WHAT SPEED. TAKEN TO DEALER 4 OR 5 TIMES TO BE FIXED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #976888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHILE BRAKING LIGHTLY, REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP; RAINY WEATHER; NO WARNING, WHEELS BROKE LOOSE, STARTED SPINNING;VEHICLE HIT BY 18 WHEEL VEHICLE;LOANER CAR/TOTALED
NHTSA complaint #976906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, AND BRAKE ACTION SEEMS INADEQUATE FOR STOPPING. TT
NHTSA complaint #975661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN BRAKING THERE IS A CONSTANT LOUD NOISE. TT
NHTSA complaint #970054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, REPLACE PADS AND RESURFACE ROTORS. TT
NHTSA complaint #969908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, REPLACE PADS AND RESURFACE ROTORS. TT
NHTSA complaint #969908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.