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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
93000 mi
US $1700
Replace all brake pads rotors
93000 mi
US $100
Rear brakes frozen due to rust.
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.
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.
19200 mi
Bad master cylinder. Brake pedal went the the floor slowly and was spongy. But still braking...
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.
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