1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,558 miles

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1999 Hyundai Elantra drivetrain problems

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1999 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #6

Apr 152000

Elantra

  • 22,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra. While the vehicle was stopped, the gear shifter seized and the vehicle could not be shifted into gear. The dealer was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the solenoid assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the transmission failed completely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the transmission was replaced. The gear shifter seized again. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was informed to put a pencil into the shift lever release to release the gear shifter, but the failure recurred several more times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should have the vehicle repaired and then seek reimbursement. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 99V178000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #5

Nov 152016

Elantra

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and was unable to accelerate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 99V178000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Woodlake, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 172001

Elantra

  • 125,350 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move when the gear shifter was placed in the reverse position. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,350.

- Faloon, NV, USA

problem #3

Dec 012014

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at 40 mph after the transmission was replaced by an independent mechanic, the contact noticed a strong transmission fluid odor. The contact noticed that the transmission fluid level was low. In addition, while driving at 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. While in park, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 6/8/15 the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and died while driving. Updated 11/6/15

- Mount Pleasant , TX, USA

problem #2

May 072004

Elantra

  • 120,000 miles
I have read many of the complaints about the Hyundai. I've eliminated practically all the same complaints about the engine performance by tuning the engine every 30 to 35 thousand miles. The gas mileage and performance has been very acceptable. Yes I too have had to replace the manifold, mas air sensor, and other small maintenance parts. The only thing I haven't been able to repair is when I'm setting at a stop and idling, the engine tends to overheat. But when I began to drive it quickly cools back down. My Hyundai now has approximately 230,000 miles and is still in service but still overheats. Any suggestions?

- Perk Hills, MO, USA

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problem #1

Dec 301999

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While speed sensor was being replaced for failure the odometer was also replaced which brought the mileage down to zero consumer concerned that original mileage is no longer present on new odometer. Nlm

- Studio Cit, CA, USA

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