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1999 Hyundai Elantra Suspension Problems

2 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Apr 2012May 2001
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

criticalSUSPENSION
Filed: Apr 2012

Your car's rear frame crossmember has rusted completely through, which is a critical structural problem since this component holds your suspension parts in place. The entire car shows severe rust damage. You'll need the rusted frame crossmember and any other damaged suspension frame components replaced by a mechanic or body shop.

NHTSA #: 10456890
mediumSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Filed: May 2001

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE SEVERLY PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE COULD NOT START BECAUSE THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE BATTERY. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ROUGH ACCELERATION, CUTTING OFF IN IDLE, SURGING BACK AND FORWARD. BRAKES PULSING AND SQUEALING. LATER ON THE AIR SYSTEM STOPPED COMPLETELY DUE TO THE HEATER FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE. CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO BURNED SPARK PLUG WIRES. *YH

NHTSA #: 888814

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