2003 Hyundai Elantra service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Hyundai Elantra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My concern with my 2003 elantra is with the safety of rear braking system on the car. On oct 23, 2003 I had the service performed for the recall 31b03r1 brake campaign 061. At 10,834 miles. On oct 7, 2007 I had regular scheduled maintenance performed complete brake system flush at 45,072 miles. On…”
filed Mar 18, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra. Beginning on december 17, 2005 the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. When the vehicle was inspected by the manager at the dealer, the contact was informed that the brakes should not do that, but there…”
filed Jan 10, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE…Campaign 03V496000 · Dec 3, 2003
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION…Campaign 03V257000 · Jul 22, 2003
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 2003 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.