2007 Hyundai Elantra — Known Issues & Recalls

When you press the brake pedal, the brakes don't engage properly and the anti-lock brake system (ABS) isn't working. You had difficulty coming to a stop even at very low speeds, and the brakes seemed to jam up. Additionally, the dashboard warning lights aren't illuminating.

Your ABS and brake warning lights are on, and a technician told you that Hyundai vehicles have known problems with ABS modules that can fail and potentially catch fire. You're concerned enough about the risk that you've parked the car outside away from buildings and don't want your daughter driving it. The fix will likely involve Hyundai replacing the ABS module under a recall.

Your car's ABS braking system caught fire or overheated, causing smoke to pour from under the hood shortly after starting the engine. The ABS warning light came on and your brakes became weak and unreliable. A recall was issued to fix this, but the manufacturer's repair only works when the car is off — the problem still happens while driving. The ABS pump had a hole burned through it and needed to be completely replaced along with the fuses and brake fluid.

You tried to schedule a brake recall service at your Hyundai dealership using their website, but it said no recall existed for your vehicle. When you checked the NHTSA website, it showed a recall was available. The dealership's service department never responded to your inquiry, and instead the sales team kept trying to sell you a new car rather than help with the recall.

The rear upper rearward control arms on your suspension rusted through and broke while driving, causing serious problems controlling your vehicle especially at higher speeds. This happened without any warning signs beforehand. Fixing this will require replacing the corroded control arms with new ones.

Your car's rear subframe has rusted and deteriorated, causing one rear tire to lean at an angle. This makes your car unsafe to drive and requires immediate repair. The rear subframe will need to be replaced or significantly repaired by a mechanic.

While driving your 2007 Hyundai Elantra, the wheel support fractured due to corrosion in the subframe. The dealer determined that the control arms, cross members, and under-bolt assembly all needed to be replaced to fix the problem. This is a serious suspension issue that affects your vehicle's stability and safety.

Your vehicle's rear suspension has developed rust, and an undercoating spray was applied to address it, but the spray wasn't applied correctly. As a result, the upper driver-side trailing arm broke off. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the damaged trailing arm and possibly reapplying undercoating or rust treatment to prevent further corrosion.

Your car's subframe—a structural component that supports the engine and suspension—has fractured due to corrosion and is making abnormal sounds while driving. This is a serious structural issue that affects your car's safety and stability. Fixing this will likely require replacing the damaged subframe, which is a major repair involving removal of the engine and suspension components.

Your car's subframe has developed excessive corrosion that prevented an alignment shop from completing a wheel alignment. An independent mechanic confirmed the corrosion was severe enough to interfere with alignment work. The subframe may need to be cleaned, treated, or replaced depending on the extent of the damage.

After parking your 2007 Hyundai Elantra and trying to restart it, smoke appeared from under the vehicle. When you opened the hood, you saw flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called and put out the fire. The exact cause hasn't been determined yet, but the issue occurred at 176,000 miles. A mechanic will need to inspect the engine compartment to identify what caused the fire, which could involve anything from electrical wiring to fuel system components.

After a few months of normal operation, your transmission has suddenly developed a problem. You've noticed other owners of the same vehicle reporting similar transmission issues. This needs investigation for safety reasons, as proper transmission function is critical to vehicle operation.

Your car accelerated on its own while you were driving, even when you weren't pressing the gas pedal. When you tried to brake, the car continued accelerating and wouldn't stop until you shifted into reverse. The engine light came on after you got home. This could indicate a problem with your throttle, fuel system, or brake components that needs immediate professional inspection.

While driving, your car sputtered and lurched forward, then lost power and wouldn't respond when you pressed the accelerator. Your battery warning light came on, and the car wouldn't start after you pulled over. This could indicate an electrical system failure or charging issue that needs diagnostic testing to identify whether it's the alternator, battery, or related electrical components.

Your car's suspension and braking system may have an unspecified issue that requires inspection. The exact nature of the problem wasn't detailed in the report. A mechanic will need to examine both the suspension components and brake system to identify what needs repair.

Your transmission is slipping and jerking while you drive. In warm weather, it unexpectedly downshifts into first gear and gets stuck there, causing your engine RPM to fluctuate and rev up. No warning light appears on your dashboard. The transmission may need fluid replacement, filter service, or internal repair depending on the underlying cause.

While driving at 15 mph, your driver's side front control arm fractured due to rust and cracking. You were able to safely pull into a parking spot, but an independent mechanic confirmed the arm connecting to your steering wheel was severely rusted and had cracked. The dealer did not diagnose or repair the issue. Replacing or reinforcing the rusted control arm will be necessary to restore safe steering and suspension function.

Your transmission seems to slip and won't shift properly after the car runs for a while, causing the engine to run at higher RPMs than normal. You're experiencing very poor fuel economy—only 4.3 miles per gallon—when you should be getting much better mileage. The transmission may need internal inspection, fluid replacement, or repair to address the slipping and shift issues.

Your car has an open electrical system and service brake recall (20V061000) that hasn't been repaired yet. You scheduled an appointment at your local Hyundai dealer in Ocala, Florida to get this fixed, but after waiting in the lobby for hours, you were told to wait for parts to arrive before they could do the work. The recall has been pending since September 9, 2021. Getting this recall addressed will involve the dealer replacing or repairing electrical and brake system components as specified in the recall notice.

Your power steering warning light has been appearing on your dashboard, causing your power steering to shut off and making it extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel. The problem went away after restarting the vehicle multiple times, but it happened repeatedly. Your dealer suggested the steering column may need replacement (estimated $2,000–$3,000), and Hyundai customer service denied coverage because your vehicle is over 10 years old, even though you're the original owner and never received recall notices about this known issue.