2007 Hyundai Elantra Owner Complaints

I've contacted 4 separate Hyundai dealerships on carrying out this recall to correct the issue, and all of them have told me they can't fulfill the recall because the car is too old and they use tablets, but the recalls requires a computer. I've contacted Hyundai and they've been no help. They've told me in their words "As much as we'd like to assist, transactions between the dealership and the consumer are strictly between those parties. We're unable to intervene in any service disputes. We encourage you to work with the dealership as they're directly involved and will be in the best position to assist." this was after I told them I contacted the dealership and they couldn't help me, as well as numerous other dealerships.

NHTSA ID

11735173

Incident

May 1, 2026

Applying the brakes and they don’t engage abs. Couldn’t come to a stop at very slow speed. They jammed up. And the dash lights don’t illuminate. Very similar to recall 188 Thanks

NHTSA ID

11715142

Incident

Feb 2, 2026

I was driving and I felt my car sputter and lunge forward slightly. Then my car lost power and when I pressed down on the accelerator it would not give out any power. The battery light came on and the car would not start after pulling over.

NHTSA ID

11671197

Incident

Jul 3, 2025

Unknown

NHTSA ID

11662101

Incident

May 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that during warm temperatures, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear and then remained in first gear. The contact stated that the RPM fluctuated, and the engine revved. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 241,000.

NHTSA ID

11658461

Incident

Mar 19, 2025

Mileage

241,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the driver's side front control arm fractured. Additionally, the contact noticed that the undercarriage was rusted. The contact was able to pull into a parking spot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the arm to the steering wheel was rusted and had cracked. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11619100

Incident

Jan 1, 2022

Mileage

80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for an alignment, the contact was made aware of excessive corrosion on the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the alignment could not be completed due to corrosion on the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

NHTSA ID

11554342

Incident

Nov 2, 2023

Mileage

160,000 mi

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear Upper Rearward Control Arms How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Part rusted out and broke causing severe vehicle control issues while driving specifically at higher speeds. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NA Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NO Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO50

NHTSA ID

11546000

Incident

Sep 20, 2023

Rear subframe rotted away and not the driver rear tire is leaning and car is not drivable

NHTSA ID

11540913

Incident

Aug 24, 2023

UNKNOWN the cars transmission after running for a bit feels like it slips out and will not lock in and shift, leading to higher rpm I run at 2500 to go 45 miles per hour, I also only get 4.3 miles per gallon it says on the dash.

NHTSA ID

11540908

Incident

Aug 6, 2020

Over two weeks ago, I contacted Rick Case Hyundai in Plantation, FL, via the web and tried to schedule a recall service. The website came back stating there was no recall for my VIN. I went to the NHTSA website and put in my VIN, and it stated there was one recall for that VIN. I am not sure which website is wrong, but since then, all Rick Case has been interested in is selling me a car. The service department completely ignored my inquiry, and the sales department has been responding ever since. On top of that, they have been blatantly ignoring my emails in their attempt to sell me a car. This is not my industry, so I will not speculate who could be wrong. I am saying that someone should have reached out to me and at least tried to help instead of sending me emails to help me buy a new car. I have several screenshots that I have attached.

NHTSA ID

11540673

Incident

Aug 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who informed the contact the subframe had fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

NHTSA ID

11513020

Incident

Feb 21, 2023

Mileage

82,000 mi

On 2/3/2023 I started my vehicle like normal drove approximately 2 miles to the store , during the drive my the vehicle was accelerating uncontrollably, more than I was driving normally. I then hit the brakes and it did slow down . Upon arriving to my destination I then tried to park my vehicle and applied the brakes and my vehicle kept accelerating and moving I then placed the car in reverse which stopped the motion. I then placed the car back in drive and went home . Then car still was accelerating uncontrollably so I kept my hand over the emergency brake for emergency use if needed . Upon arriving home the engine light came on

NHTSA ID

11505783

Incident

Feb 3, 2023

NHTSA Recall Number20V061000 Recall has not been fixed by the local dealer in Ocala Florida. I scheduled to come in and have this addressed and sat in the lobby for hours before being told I would receive a call to come back when the parts were in stock. It has been since September 9, 2021 that I made my appointment to address open recalls.

NHTSA ID

11504692

Incident

Sep 9, 2021

ABS and BREAK lights have come on 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA that my daughter is driving. The local technician informed me that Hyundai vehicles have problems with ABS module breaking down and that there is a risk of catching fire. He suggested that I should contact NHTSA and Hyundai immediately for the recall and replacement of ABS module. While I have been parking the car outside my house away from structures until the recall repair is authorized and complete, I am afraid for my daughter to drive the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11479226

Incident

Aug 8, 2022

Problem is associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000. This is for the ABS braking system catching fire. The recall partially addressed the issue, but not fully. The manufacturer installed a fix that addresses the issue while the car is turned off, however the problem still exists while the vehicle is powered on. Shortly after starting the vehicle and driving approximately 3 miles, smoke started billowing out from under the hood and side of the car. The ABS light came on at the same time. The braking function was impaired and sporadic. The vehicle was stopped, turned off and the smoking subsided. After about 15 minutes the vehicle was able to make it back to the owners residence, but the ABS light remained on. Later, the ABS pump was removed, revealing a hole burned in the back of the unit. Repairs were performed by the owner, consisting of replacing the ABS pump with a salvage part, replacing two ABS fuses and bleeding the brake system. After repairs the warning lights are off and the vehicle performs as normal. No inspections have been done by any mechanics or others. The vehicle easily could have caught fire and lead to an accident had the issue occurred outside a residential area traveling at higher speed.

NHTSA ID

11477519

Incident

Jul 29, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheel support fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The dealer informed the contact that the control arms, cross members, and under-bolt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ID

11471129

Incident

Jun 10, 2022

Mileage

160,000 mi

2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RUST ON REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN UNDER COATING SPRAY APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPRAY WAS NOT APPLIED PROPERLY. THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE TRAIL ARM BROKE OFF.

NHTSA ID

11466958

Incident

Jun 1, 2022

Power assist light appeared in dash causing car to go in manual steering and extremely difficult to turn car, pulled over restarted vehicle light went off and power assist steering started working than happened two more times took car to dealer. Was told maybee steering column may need to be replaced 2 to 3000$, Called Hyundai customer service they said Hyundai would repair and gave me info to call warranty dept who informed me that my vehicle was over 10 years old and not covered and informed me that customer care dept.did not know what they are doing. ( they admitted that there was a problem with this vehicle and steering recalls were done, I am the original owner of this vehicle they confirmed this from there records and I never received any notice of any recall. This vehicle has only 70000 miles. Hyundai should help me with repairs) the car is still at the dealer who is still trying to get me some help.

NHTSA ID

11453563

Incident

Feb 16, 2022

I have the current vehicle for a few months and its been working quite finr, there suddenly been a transmission problem, i have seen a few reviews of users of the same listed vehicle to have same problem. Kindly investigate and look into this, as a concerned customer. i like hyundai but its important to have this issues resolved for safety reasons.

NHTSA ID

11449112

Incident

Jan 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after parking and attempting to restart the engine smoke was present coming from under the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and discovered flames were present coming from within the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report and police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 176,000.

NHTSA ID

11438336

Incident

Oct 26, 2021

Mileage

176,000 mi

I felt as if I couldn’t control the car on the road, making a noise especially when hit the slightest bump. I had someone follow me to repair station to drop off the car. The mechanic said there was a lot of rust on frame crossbars, one place totally broke off. He said to check with Hyundai about the rust of the frame and not to drive the car. It is frightening to know that the frame parts rusted and broke like that. I have never had that happen to a car before. It is not safe to drive and when I called Hyundai they said there were no recalls with rust and frame breakage in my car. Other Hyundai’s were recalled for this very thing, I’m confused why mine has not been recalled for this safety issue.

NHTSA ID

11434990

Incident

Sep 29, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized and made abnormal noises. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 84,443.

NHTSA ID

11432920

Incident

Sep 14, 2021

Mileage

84,443 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V113000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,544.

NHTSA ID

11426881

Incident

Jul 27, 2021

Mileage

159,544 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON START UP OF THE VEHICLE, HER BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION UPON DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL; THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED BACK INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. AS THE VEHICLE WAS OFF, A WHITE COLOR SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE ABS SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND SAW THAT THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE ABS HAD BEGAN TO MELT; THEREFORE, HE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND FUSES. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE SERVICED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED HER FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH A REPRESENTATIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

NHTSA ID

11406480

Incident

Apr 4, 2021

Mileage

125,000 mi