10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Hyundai Elantra engine problems

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1999 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 211999

Elantra

  • miles

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

While driving vehicle will just stall out. Took vehicle to dealership, andthey replace PCV valve. Then engine blew out. Had engine rebuilt, and it blrew out again.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 272002

Elantra

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls daily at low speeds, also sputters and hesitates. Dealer cannot remedy.

- Ocean, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jan 052001

Elantra

  • miles
In-shop for transmission 3 times (on 3rd trans); paint peeling on bumper (dealer refusted to paint);clear coat cracked and bubbled on spoiler & side mirror (dealer repainted); noticed A/C didn't work right after purchase; check engine light on (reason for replacing engine coil, etc. And converter); interior driver's door handle broke; dealer always fights getting us a loaner/rental car (but we have to have one since its our only car now!); always in shop an extensive amount of time except when they are paying for us a rental; manufacturer contacted by phone in May 2001, but offered no help.

- Tuttle, OK, USA

problem #4

May 222001

(reported on)

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severly pulls to right or left, causing loss of control cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. 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.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #3

May 222001

(reported on)

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle hesitates and then transmission slips out of gear, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. The vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afeterwards, 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.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 072001

Elantra

  • miles
This vehicle has had leakage 3 times since August of 200 that has been attended to, ,,,,,,on the date of 3/7/01 it was reprted to the dealer once again and I was told it was down a pint of fluisd and to watch it......what I would like is to see the thing permanently repaired or replaced, ,,,I would appreciate your help in this, ,,thank you.

- Center Barnstead, NH, USA

problem #1

Aug 011999

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle stalls/runs rough, and loses power.

- Portland, ME, USA

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