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Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
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- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1771 repairs.
Hyundai Elantra brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 159 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 43400 mi C $200 |
Replaced front and rear brakes. Unable to replace rear rotors - the Elantra Sport ones are only available from Hyundia. |
2017 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
147-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Recall |
2015 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58900 mi C $140 |
Brake pads wore unevenly |
2014 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21000 mi US $40 |
Developed grinding noise when stopping, especially when raining. Pads were not worn and looked great. Replaced brake pads anyway with Advance Auto gold pads. Problem resolved. |
| 50655 mi US $394 |
Replaced front rotors and OEM ceramic pads. No issues. Just preventative maintenance. At 55,000 they were the original pads and rotors |
| 75000 mi US $237 |
Replaced rear disc ceramic brake pads. Rotors were. Fine and did not need turning. Flushed brake system and added new DOT4 fluid The front pads and rotors were replaced on an earlier visit At around 55,000 miles |
| 42000 mi US $525 |
replace pads, turn rotors |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19000 mi | steering pulled and gear shift stayed locked |
| 91200 mi US $680 |
Rotor was warped. Rear only. Could be felt when braking. |
| 52000 mi | Warranty repairs |
| 48000 mi US $150 |
Brake pads for front brakes; car was making a rubbing sound |
| 47000 mi US $550 |
making noises |
| 51700 mi US $250 |
worn pads and rotors |
2013 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 71340 mi C $700 |
rear driver side brakes smoking badly, burning rubber. callipers seized, destroyed rotors & brake pads. unknown if related to previous brake work |
| 105234 mi C $1140 |
same as 2 yrs. ago - calipers seized, pads and rotors destroyed |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96100 mi C $400 |
Replaced rear brakes and rotors |
| 2800 mi | Brake sensor was replaced, as it was causing ECS system to trigger when not needed. |
| 54000 mi | blower motor squeaking, was told they could not replicate it |
| 33700 mi | Noticed brakes were sticking on in rear, causing reduced fuel mileage and increased rolling resistance. Dealer determined rear brake calipers were seized and faulty. Replaced under warranty. |
| 93000 mi US $1033 |
Rear brake calipers were seized and leaking again. Replaced with remanufactured calipers and OEM pads. |
| 96000 mi US $70 |
Replacement left rear caliper was visibly corroding and had seized after a month or so. Parts warranty covered cost of new caliper, owner only paid labor. |
| 42160 mi C $350 |
rear calipers seized for non use since I do mostly highways, braking is rare. |
| 130200 mi C $1000 |
seized calipers in the back |
| 96863 mi US $618 |
Replaced front brake pads and serviced front rotors. |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 263000 mi US $85 |
replaced rear rotors and pads |
2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Rear brake pads and rotors installed |
| 35000 mi C $500 |
Disks needed turned and calipers cleaned due to sticking / scoring after 55000 km. |
| 30000 mi US $110 |
Rear brakes were overheating which required technician to disassemble, inspect and clean before state inspection sticker given |
2010 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 66900 mi C $300 |
Replace front brake pads and both seized calipers. |
| 97340 mi C $40 |
Front Caliper Slide pins with rubber bushing(sleeve) had to be replaced due to corrosion and swelling of the rubber rubber bushing. |
| 94000 mi US $400 |
4 wheel brake reline |
| 18000 mi | ETC light on intermittently. Dealer replaced brake switch. |
2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 17980 mi C $110 |
Car went in for PM told brakes dry (piston guides) and need lubricating, this seems to be a common issue on Hyundais but at such low milage and 1 1/2 years old not sure if this should be considered regular maint, seems to be design issue. |
| 93000 mi US $1700 |
Replace all brake pads rotors |
| 19200 mi | Bad master cylinder. Brake pedal went the the floor slowly and was spongy. But still braking... |
| 50000 mi C $400 |
Had brake pads/rotors replaced and front callipers were seized and needed to be replaced as well. |
| 60000 mi | ESC light was coming on intermittently. It was diagnosed as a faulty brake switch. |
| 152000 mi US $100 |
Front brakes and rotors replaced. |
| 92300 mi | the ESC system was constanty shutting off. Turnerd out to be a recall item. The brake lamp was defective causing the esc system to shut off. |
| 93000 mi US $100 |
Rear brakes frozen due to rust. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 20000 mi US $150 |
Sticking rear brake caused slight shimming and noise. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 8500 mi | Brake light switch does not work properly with the ESC, Consequence the ESC OFF light came on when driving. |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 178000 mi US $340 |
Replace rear rotors, calipers, pads under parts warranty (labor cost not covered) |
| 43000 mi | ESC would intermittently turn off and require the car to be turned off and back on to reset. Dealer replaced the brake pedal switch to resolve the problem. |
| 34000 mi | 'ESC OFF' light went on intermittently - dealer replaced brake switch under warranty. |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
calipers sticking |
| 24000 mi | Brake warning light came on repeatedly while my tail lights were not illuminating as I braked. Turns out the brake sensor was not working. Dealer replaced it. Half a day. Under warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $600 |
Brakes were squeaking; front brakes were rusty. Opted for front brake repairs although plenty of brake pad remained. |
| 90000 mi US $20 |
Replaced inoperative brake light switch on the brake pedal. |
| 153000 mi US $400 |
Replaced all brake rotors, pads, and drums. Inspected suspension for excessive wear/damage while wheels were off also. |
| 207000 mi US $200 |
Replace rear brake pads, inspected all brake pads and rotors. |
| 83000 mi US $600 |
Changed rotors and pads |
| 99000 mi | Parking brake broke. Decided not to replace. Too expensive to fix due to the way it’s designed. |
| 24700 mi | "ESC off" dashboard light was intermittently coming on for no reason; faulty brake light switch was the problem. It was replaced, but only a few days ago, so I'm not 100% sure that the problem is fixed. |
| 44000 mi | Stop lamp switch replaced on previous repair trip but then rear brake lights were remaining on even when brake pedal not depressed; also remained on for 20 minutes after vehicle was turned off. |
| 78000 mi US $450 |
R and R all pads and rotors |
| 13000 mi | Intermittent ESC light, faulty brake switch replaced. |
| 27000 mi | ESC light came on again. Brake light switch replaced again, steering angle sensor ordered. |
| 28000 mi | Steering angle sensor/clockspring unit replaced under warranty (related to ESC light). |
| 37700 mi | Replaced brake light switch (again) under recall. |
| 69000 mi US $115 |
ESC OFF warning light turning on and off intermittently. Dealer performed OBD, root cause was bad break light switch/module. Module replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
brake caliper sticking ask the dealer to look said bakes were ok half worn took the car to another repair place because the car was making a noise found out the pass side brake caliper was stuck and the rotor and pads have to be replaced |
2008 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 75640 mi $700 |
Drums broken |
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 74000 mi | Brake lights not working |
| 103700 mi US $530 |
Parking brake needed repair. Built up was severe probably from other services not cleaning so it was hard to get assembly off. This should have been less expensive except for the rust buildup. |
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $100 |
Replaced a sticking caliper. |
| 132000 mi US $400 |
Replaced rear rotors and pads ABS Warning light |
| 6775 mi | speedometer off 5 miles per hour. Tech stated this was normal. I filed complaint with Hyundai and the Office of Defects Investigation. |
| 16440 mi | CSA reprogramming of speedometer per customer complaints!! Speedometer error corrected. Hyundai stops lying to customers and admits speedometer problem. Warranty extended for inaccurate mileage. |
| 67000 mi US $60 |
Brake pads were dragging on rear due to frozen calipers. Tech advised cleaning and adjusting every 20,000 miles. These are disc brakes and the only ones I ever had that happen to. Poor corrosion resistence. Car still has original brakes at 60% |
| 30000 mi US $198 |
ABS light came on while cruising at 70 mph. Tires had 3 different tread depths due to two being replaced alignment issue front tires, then damage to sidewall of factory tire. Put newest tire on right front wheel. Speed sensors confused. |
| 32000 mi US $575 |
ABS light on, codes thrown indicate front wheelset problem. |
| 83000 mi | Replaced rear pads due to sticking in the 'sliders' and wearing down. Also had to replace L/R rotor due to same issue. |
| 83000 mi US $500 |
Replaced R/F ABS sensor |
| 159000 mi US $250 |
two ABS sensors needed to be replaced |
2006 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 142000 mi US $750 |
caliper, drums, pads |
2006 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 70060 mi | Parking brake cable seized up. Replaced Replaced both rear wheel cylinders, due to leaks. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 101000 mi US $15 |
Car would not start. Replaced a plunger peg in the clutch pedal. Car started. |
| 75000 mi US $170 |
RH parking brake cable broke. |
| 76000 mi US $60 |
LH parking brake cable snapped when engaged. Part was ordered from dealer and delivered 4 days later. Owner installed cable <1hr. |
| 128000 mi US $600 |
Ebrake cables replaced, four (4) brake calipers replaced. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 67580 mi C $300 |
rear brakes were leaking brake fluid. Something had to be replaced, and then the brakes cleaned and adjusted. |
| 59000 mi | Still under warranty, there was a fluid leak in the rear brakeline. This is the only repair I've needed in 70,000 miles. |
| 62000 mi C $1550 |
Brake fluid flushed, replaced, bled, rear brakes deglazed, cleaned, adjusted, emergency brake adjusted, minor parts for emergency brake replaced under warranty |
| 53000 mi US $400 |
Replace leaking wheel cylinders in both rear brakes. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 104000 mi US $469 |
Front passenger brake caliper seized. Replaced both front brake calipers, bled system, new pads. |
| 67580 mi C $150 |
Front Brake Pads Caliper pin seized |
| 82460 mi C $85 |
Left rear brake cable seized & Right rear sticking. |
| 110980 mi C $100 |
Rear ABS sensors were very rusty not reading properly replace both rear |
| 170000 mi US $150 |
Replaced both front brake calipers and rotors as one was frozen. |
| 181000 mi US $115 |
Replaced all 4 rotors and rear passenger caliper. |
| 198000 mi US $400 |
Replaced all calipers, rotors, and pads. |
2005 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 192820 mi A $360 |
Left and right parking brake cables were relaced due to the right cable breaking. |
| 106000 mi US $640 |
Replace brakes and rotors. |
| 265000 mi US $860 |
Rear brake pads. |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 193000 mi US $150 |
Speed sensor on pass. Wheel not functioning |
| 86000 mi US $240 |
Was beginning to leak fluid on back brakes. Boots were fine, Mechanic said would eventually bust and leak fluid and become a more expensive repair. I went ahead and had it repaired more as preventative maintenance. |
| 96000 mi US $40 |
Adjusted parking brake cable |
| 97500 mi US $1000 |
Replace rear brake rotors and pads Replace parking brake cable and caliper |
| 67000 mi US $120 |
Rear Caliper |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 131440 mi C $1100 |
replaced brake lines |
| 55000 mi | Rear emergency brake cables (both) replaced due to deteriorated dust boots where cable attaches to rear caliper. |
| 47480 mi C $250 |
Parking brake cable seized in extremely cold weather, requiring cleaning of rear brakes and replacement of cable. |
| 89280 mi | Entire brakes system |
2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi US $15 |
Clutch interlock switch was failing intermittently. Replaced with new one. |
| 36403 mi US $313 |
Emergency brake cables broke, replaced |
| 41200 mi | Emergency brake too loose, calibrated. |
| 44000 mi US $230 |
One brake caliper pin seized up, leading to damage to pads and rotors. |
| 54000 mi US $712 |
Rear caliper seized up for the second time in as many years. |
| 35001 mi US $200 |
emergency brake cable broken at caliper |
2003 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 81000 mi | Rear brake cylinder corroded |
| 134540 mi C $1600 |
Brakes were making noise - took for check up. Needed to replace caliper. Master cylinder for brake replaced. Brake fluid Flushed. |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 57000 mi US $150 |
Rear brakes locked as a result of improper bad/caliper alignment. Brake pads replaced as part of repair due to excessive burning. |
| 68000 mi US $978 |
Locked right rear caliper, followed by a locked left rear caliper. New pads/rotors due to damage from locked rear brakes. |
| 74000 mi US $125 |
Parking brake cables had been binding and rear brakes would remain locked. Obtained new cables for both rear disc brakes. Removed center console and rear wheels to facilitate repair. |
| 44000 mi US $140 |
right rear parking brake cable replaced |
| 94976 mi US $100 |
new brake caliper right rear lower power steering line |
| 97017 mi US $500 |
new pads front and rear plus right rear caliper and 2 new rotors rear |
| 100886 mi US $420 |
both E-Brake cables replaced |
| 50000 mi US $539 |
brakes failed while driving to Chicago. pedal went to floor. Hyundai said 2 back wheel cylinders need to be replaced, and a "flush". |
| 50000 mi US $120 |
Brakes replaced because of the failure of a shim. Shim did not lower braking performance anyway, just made a noise as it slide along the non-friction area of the rotor. Part could not be purchased by itself so a brake job was performed. |
| 92000 mi US $200 |
caliper |
| 100000 mi US $600 |
brake line leak, and damaged brake pad |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $600 |
master cylinder |
| 137000 mi | After replacing ebrake cable, shift cable, clutch (2x in 6 mo) due to ebrake cable being stuck, r/r shift cables, ebrake cables and having taken to alignment shop for pull to right, they adjusted the alignment Instaed of investigating |
| 113300 mi | Dashboard brake warning light would come on during acceleration. Brake fluid found to be low. |
| 75000 mi US $300 |
Parking brake cable got heavy rust and snapped during winter and the rear brake calipers were almost dead. (Ignored the sympton for 2 years...) Rear calipers and parking brake cables were replaced. E-Brake cable rusted and snapped. Rear calipers were damaged as I've ignored the symptom for two winters. Rear calipers and e-brake cables were replaced. |
| 81840 mi C $200 |
Brake fluid leakage from the proportional valve- master cylinder. Brake light goes on at the time of acceleration. |
| 99200 mi | brakes line, rear brakes, master cylinder leakage |
| 145000 mi US $120 |
Front end calipers corroded shut. I replaced both calipers, one rotor, replaced brake pads with ceramic ones. |
| 136000 mi US $150 |
Brake booster & master cylinder |
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
135-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $410 |
Emergency brake cables seized and had to be replaced |
| 159000 mi US $200 |
Parking brake cable replaced. Original rusted out. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 74400 mi | Noise coming from rear brakes, not previously replaced. Now replaced&fixed. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 122440 mi C $300 |
Brake lines leaked. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $300 |
brake line leaking brakes feel spongy |
| 53320 mi C $700 |
Speed Sensor needed to be replaced |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 68500 mi US $400 |
Parking brake cable had corroded and was not releasing the parking brake all the way. Cable replaced. |
| 50840 mi | Rear brake calipers changed as they were starting to stick. |
| 129000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced all four disc brake pads, rotors, calipers ($500). |
| 143000 mi US $1200 |
Both rear brake lines corroded and leaking fluid. Rear calipers replaced with rebuilt. |
| 166500 mi US $480 |
Passenger side speed sensor damaged during repair of wheel bearing in previous trip |
| 183000 mi | Brake frozen on |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
Uneven wear on RR Passenger brake pad. Problem diagnosed as bad caliper, had both rear calipers, rotors, and pads replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $175 |
RR Parking brake cable broke, replaced. |
| 197000 mi US $100 |
replaced rear pads and rotors |
| 122140 mi C $500 |
replaced left rear caliper due to seized emergency brake functionality; replaced rear brake pads |
| 124000 mi C $1200 |
E-brake cable seized, which caused the rear brakes to seize over a period of 1 months inactivity. Almost entire rear brake system replaced, ebrake cable replaced. |
| 86855 mi C $400 |
rear pads and rotors, including a slider service on calipers. |
| 128340 mi C $729 |
front pads were worn, caliper slider was ceased causing pads to wear unevenly and ruin rotors |
| 137640 mi C $845 |
Parking brake cable replaced. |
| 65100 mi C $600 |
Seized rear brake caliper - replaced. |
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105400 mi C $288 |
Rear left brake caliper seized, pad no left |
| 162000 mi US $250 |
Replaced both rear calipers due to one leaking and both rear rotors as well as a brake fluid flush. |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 211000 mi US $495 |
Replaced rear brake lines and shoes, replaced front rotors and pads. |
| 148000 mi US $5 |
Re-lubed stuck brake caliper brackets. |
| 151000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced brake calipers, wheel cylinders, right front wheel speed sensor. |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Hatch
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 97960 mi C $175 |
replaced driver side caliper and disc pads, both sides.-bleed system |
| 160000 mi US $300 |
Brake calipers needed replacing |
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 149000 mi US $20 |
New front pads. About 1/2 worn. Pass side lower brake pin was frozen. Heated and lubed to free up. |
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