2002 Hyundai Elantra suspension problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Hyundai Elantra — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving the car and the moment I tried to stop at the traffic stop sign the lower arm control from the driver side broke and the wheel broke and the car slid. Thanks god it was at night and no cars were there. I remember the night before I was driving on the highway and nothing happened. I…”
filed May 21, 2020
“I have noted a recall #09v125000 related to this make/model/year but for some reason my car with the exact problem is not part of the recall. My right front control arm colapsed. It was completely rusted through. With that side fixed I traveled about 3 miles and my left side control arm broke. My…”
filed Nov 7, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 09V125000 · Apr 16, 2009
Suspension problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Elantra | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 Elantra | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 Elantra | 99 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.