2007 Hyundai Elantra suspension problems

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I SEVICE MY 2007 HYNDAI ELANTE GLS SE LIMITED AT BILL HYNDIA WILLMINGTON MA.LAST 12 YEARS THIS YEAR THEY TOLD ME REAR END IS ROTTED OUT NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.1RST NOTICE FROM THEM .THE SERVICE MANGER SAID YOUR NOT ALONE 1000 OF THEM TRYING TO GET USED PARTS AND EVERY REAREND THEY LOOK AT THAAT WILL FIT MY CAR UP TO 2012 IS COMPLETLY ROTTED OUT THESE VECHILES ARE UN SAFE TO DRIVE THEY COVERED FRAME IN RUBBER WATER GETS BEHIND IT ROTS IT OUT.ON MY CAR SPRINGS WERE GOING THREW FRAME”