2003 Hyundai Elantra suspension problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Hyundai Elantra — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. Additionally, while attempting to complete a turn, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front…”
filed Dec 12, 2023
“Live in Indiana where the weather is super salty in the winters and all of the salt in Indiana has really really affected the whole underside of my car. The whole subframe is falling apart and the rust has gotten to everything under the car. I have spent about 4 thousand dollars into this car doing…”
filed Oct 21, 2023
“*The rear sub-frame assembly nearly rusted through. Steering and Handling noticebly effected with rear of vehicle feeling soft and sluggish in turns. *The vehicle is available for inspection and was brought to my attention when the mechanic was beginning rear brake maintenance. *The mechanic is a licensed mechanic and…”
filed May 16, 2023
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 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.