1997 Hyundai Elantra service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Within 17,000 miles the front brake pads has prematurely worn out, and rotors were resurfaced. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.*ak both front window fall while driving. Door ajar light stays on. Right door panel make noise. Dome light stays on. *yh”
filed Mar 25, 1999
“When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details. *ak”
filed Mar 25, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Elantra | 26 | 10% |
| 2014 Elantra | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 Elantra | 114 | 9% |
| 2012 Elantra | 40 | 6% |
| 2011 Elantra | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 Elantra | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 Elantra | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Elantra | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.