Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Hyundai Elantra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
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.
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.
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
In February of 2015 my son was driving my car the Elantra when the steering locked up..my husband had to reset the computer then it worked other than the key sometimes getting stuck in the ignition when you where in park and the car was off.then in April of 2015 Hyundai sent us a recall notice for a defect in the steering so I had it repaired .when I got my car back the steering did not lock up anymore and it seemed to steer very easy the key would still get stuck sometimes.well onjuly 27 2015 I was driving around a roundabout in the inside lane when I lost control of the steering and it skidded to a stop in the outside lane when I got out to look at my tire I noticed that my rack and pinion had snapped clean in half.my car has less than 98000 miles on it and I did not hit anything .when I came home I did some research and found that the 2008 elantras were recalled for this exact …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed, the rear trailing arm fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to garvey Hyundai plattsburgh (271 tom miller rd, plattsburgh, ny 12901) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cross member had rotted, the rear carrier and springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 40 MPH, the rear axle detached from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The contact stated that the rear axle was rotted and there was frame corrosion on the rear side of the frame. The contact had the vehicle towed to riverhead Hyundai (1800 old country rd, riverhead, ny 11901, [phone]) and was advised that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While traveling 55 MPH, the contact traveled over a small road bump and noticed that the rear of the vehicle suddenly lost control causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch. No one was injured during the incident. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the driver side inner bolt flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
While driving my right front axle completely came off the frame. After taking it to a Hyundai mechanic I was told that my frame was corroded and that caused my axle to dislocate. I asked if the repair was covered under the tt1 campaign and was told that it was only for preventative measures and did not cover repairs.
Suspension complaints in other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 10% of the model year's 267 complaints. The component named most often is rear (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Hyundai Elantra suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Elantra suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 111,000 miles, and 28% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.