Automatic Transmission Problems of Hyundai Accent - part 1

2013 Hyundai Accent. Consumer writes in regard to defective transmission.

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As soon as I got on the freeway, the steering wheel, brake, and accelerator locked up. I managed to make it down the ramp to the side of the freeway. I put on the emergency brake because, the car kept rolling. I attempted to turn the car off but, the key was stuck in the ignition. The car was still on. I managed to get the key out and waited a few minutes then I restarted the car. I drove to the nearest exit and when I got off the freeway, it happened again in the left turn lane so, I could not get over. I waited and restarted the car like before. I parked and let the car run for a few minutes. Since then it has not happened but, this is a 2010 Hyundai Accent (hatchback) and I bought it not even 3 weeks prior to this incident. I took it back to the dealership and they could not find out what was wrong with it. They told me because they could not duplicate the problem, they were chasing a ghost and could not help me. I asked what if it happens again and leads to an accident. I was told they can't help me with that question because they could not find a problem in the car. They returned the car to me with nothing fixed and no answers. I do not know what lead up to this problem. I have not crashed or damaged this car in any way. If the dealership does not know what is wrong and how to keep this from happening again, how am I supposed to feel safe driving this car?.

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The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the rear window defroster was engaged and when he shut off the defroster, there was a loud explosion sound. The contact then noticed that there was a large hole in the rear window with small web0like fractures surrounding the hole. The window then disintegrated and fell in the rear seat of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitant to engage. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was 15,955.

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The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Accent. Whenever making turns the vehicle will slightly loose power. Also whenever the vehicle was shifted into reverse it would still move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealership , and the technician concluded that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 94000, failure mileage was at 98000. Updated 12/07/09 the consumer stated this is the second transmission that has been installed in the vehicle. Updated 12/09/09.

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I had the car checked by the factory rep, and service mgr. At crestmont Hyundai via a road test. I described the vibration problems with the tires and they both agreed to "load " balance the tires, which took away most of the tire problems. The second problem is with the shifting of the transmission ( automatic) when cold or hot. When cold going from reverse to drive the car has a " dead" zone before it will engage into drive. These few seconds that I wait for it to engage has caused problems in traffic, which I feel will result in a accident. When it does engage it shifts very abruptly or basically "lunging " into drive. The factory rep. Even said the nature of the car shifting the way it does is normal. Upon exiting the h/way if the car does not have sufficient time to send the signal from the computer to the transmission, it searches for the signal or abruptly shifts into drive or hangs in a semi neutral "zone" before engaging. If this is a normal operation of this car, someone is going to be hurt or killed as a result of it. Please help before I take a hit on trading away this car for a Honda or Toyota. I was assured when I was purchasing this car that the difference between a automatic and manual trans. That the gas mileage was negligent. I now know that the finance mgr. Was definitely wrong and I was a fool for not doing my "homework" . The gas mileage is actually worse than my 1991 Honda civic hatchback, that has almost 180,000 miles on it. Go figure that one out!!!!.

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The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer replaced the transmission due to internal failure. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would not move but the engine was still on. The vehicle would only drive in reverse. There were no warning indicator lights. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced again. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 96,000 and current mileage was 100,407. The consumer stated the dealer installed a remanufactured transmission the 2nd time. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and had to pay $439. 62 for labor cost. The consumer wants to be reimbursed for repairs. Updated 09/18/07.

The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Accent. The vehicle does not respond when the contact depresses the accelerator pedal. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v17800. The current mileage is 84,621 and failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 11/14/08 updated 11/19/08.

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The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the transmission pulled and pushed while driving 40 mph. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The current mileage is 84,000 and failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 03-04-08.

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Failure of air bags and seat back in rear end collision causing injury. No start due to faulty design of battery cable clamps. Shift to low gear at high speeds due to faulty shifting switch. Using defective replacement parts on warranty repairs. .

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Car would not reverse, and jerks when shifting from 2-3rd gear. Contacted dealer and was told transmission is completely shot, and must be replaced, at a cost of $2500. Found that when shifting from reverse to drive prior car would jolt.

I own a 1999 Hyundai Accent gl and began experiencing trouble with transmission. I searched on internet and discovered that there was a recall on transmission pertaining to the same trouble I am having with mine. I called the Hyundai motor consumer affairs and they refuse to honor recall. I would appreciate info to help me exercise my rights to what I am entitled to.

2001 Hyundai/4dr sdn/accent/26777miles,demo from the dealership in phx az. ,the transmission went out. Dealership, in nashville TN, fixed but it still slips. And I was out of transportation for 3 days.

Car has sudden jerks changing gears and doesn't seem to have enough power trying to get past 40mph. Has been to the dealer 4 times in 2 weeks. The problem seems to be happening intermittenly.

Car has been in Hyundai dealership in thousand oaks, CA 4 times this year with exact same problem. It feels like transmission to me. (I have automatic) when on interstate, rpm's will go high and car won't shift. At stop light, car will sit without my foot on brake or gas and not move. Extreme pushing on gas pedal to get car to accelerate is needed. Everytime in dealership they say it was some sort of sensor. This last time 12/4/03 they said they won't replace my transmission yet and will change some computer chip in transmission. They said "your car is safe to drive. " I took my car home with it doing the same problem. On my way to work that night my engine light came on and car doing same problem. Left work in am straight to dealership (within 4 mi) and told the head guy. He said he knew me and my car and didn't want to help. "what do you want me to do?" he said. I said "I'm not driving my car. " he said "do you want to leave it hear?" I said "yes. " I told him my engine light has never come on before and now it is on. He said "you have driven you car with the engine light on before. " I said "never, my light has never come on before. " I left with a loaner car which he was reluctant to give me because I wasn't supposed to get that until 12/9/03 when I was to bring in my car to have the chip replaced (they had to order it). My car clearly unsafe to drive, they won't listen to me. I know of a recall #99v178000. They haven't looked into this. It came July 06/ 1999. I bought my car around 7/13/99. No written or phone call to me regarding this recall. I took my car in for the recall #v03 manifold and there wasn't a problem with this.

Driving on the highway doing 50 my rpm is around 4000 a few months later December 2003 transmission was replaced. Now January 2005 rpm is acting up again, I had my car checked out at the garage where my transmission was put in and they see no problem with it at all, they think maybe it is electrical???? dealership said they have had no complaints on this. . . . I hate cars!!!!.

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I have a 2001 Hyundai Accent gl 1. 6l engine the pulse generator switch has broken 4 times already each time I take it to the dealership they tell me that they don't know why it keeps breaking and that there isn't anything wrong one time the transmission switch broke, the engine light comes on and goes out, the car has been poorly accelerating and slowing down while I am on the high way, accelerating crazily and using up more gas than normal, it has made sudden jerks when I accelerate at traffic lights or has stalled for a few seconds when I press the accelerator pedal the car doesn't seem to have enough power and the problem is solved for about 24 hours after I take it into the dealer then its back to the same routine. Lately I have been hearing a ticking coming from the engine.

While attempting to merge with traffic at 50 mph consumer depressed the accelerator which became stuck, and the vehicle did not respond. Engine revved, but there was no acceleration. Vehicle was nearly rear ended on three occasions. This vehicle had three transmissions replaced since 7-2-2003.

While driving the vehicle jerked then came to a sudden stop and could not be moved.

Transmission down shifts into lower gears without warning. Cause unknown.

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Vehicle would accelerate making it difficult to decelerate. Dealer has been notified. Ph.

We own a 1999 Hyundai Accent. Bought brand new from dealership. Have had numerous problems with car, currently transmission problems. Have taken car to dealership, problem supposedly not under warranty, but charged us numerous times. Got on internet and found numerous recalls on this make of car. We have never received a recall notice regarding any of the problems. Would like to know how to go about obtaining these recalls, should be free from car company, and how to get this car repaired. Auto transmission not shifting properly, been going on for over 8 months, no one seems to know what is wrong with it. There are several recalls associated with this problem. Why were we not informed about the recalls, and why did't the dealership know about the recalls to fix the problem to begin with. Please help!!! we have taken to 4 or 5 mechanics, no one able to help.

I bought a 2001 Hyundai in 2001 and since I had it. It has 1 new brake I new transmission molding has fallen off of it couldn't really tell what else has gone wrong with it. It has been in the shop numerous of times and the transmission problem still persist. I have to pay for rental cars take off work and other time wasting things. I am really discouraged about owning such a piece of junk. What do I do?.

Vehicle has been in to dealer several times for service, trans. Slips, free wheels, bucks, brakes twice have not worked until minutes after pedal pressed to floor, then pop when accelerating, dealer unable to reproduce?? so they won't fix/investigate problems, they have, however, replaced parts for manual windows that were falling down. Nlm.

The dealer has replaced the electrical component that controls the transmission, but it did not fix the problem. I am now being told that they have no idea when they will get a reconditioned one in, but I can get a brand new one in October. Both the dealer and Hyundai have been totally unconcerned that I need this car to make a trip to help my disabled family members in ohio. I have now asked for a loaner vehicle to make the trip. And I am waiting to hear from them on that. I am following the steps necessary in case I need to proceed with a lawsuit based on the lemon law.

Dealer fixed wheel bearings at no charge in 1 day. Dealer replacing transmission by end of the week - no loaner or rental car available; I have to rent a car. Service rep. Complained about car being our of warranty; I reminded her car was bought may 11. Do I have a lemon? are my kids safe in it? I'm very displeased with dealer about this.

Since we bought the car, it has been to the dealership repair shop 5 times, for the same problem. The car begins to have problems shifting gears, it loses power, as not going higher than 20-30 miles. When the gas pedal is applied, the car gets stuck for several seconds before it jerks and begins to run again. Everytime we take it in they repair the pulse generator. The pulse generator has been changes two time in the last three months alone (June, August), and now its ready to go back into the shop again. It is getting worse, it is becoming a safety issue because it gets stuck anywhere, and can get hit from behind, or get into an accident when it stops in the middle of a cross section.

This vehicle has been in for service 5 times between 18feb and 3jun of 2002. I am very dissatisfied with this vehicle. I have filled out all information to the best of my ability, as the vehicle is currently in for service. If you need any additional info, please don't hesitate to call or email me at cathicat1@yahoo. Com. O safety defect listed.

Defective transmission.

On my Hyundai Accent I have replaced the transmission three times and now it is about to be a forth time and I have only had it for a year and a half. The transmission will go up to 55-65 miles an hour and then wine really badly and then shake bad to. Third time to happen . I believe with the lemon laws they owe me a new car.

Transmission shifts down intermittently while driving at any speed, dealer has replaced a sensor 5 times. Please add further details.

The vehicle doesn't go over 20 mph and sometimes it won't shift above first gear due to power transmission problem. The dealer replaced the transmission, but the problem still exists.

While traveling at approximately 60-65mph, the vehicle jerked violently and down shifted intermittently without warning. Scc.

The closest dealership to me was in augusta georgia. The transmission shop in my town told me I needed a tork converter,epc assembly,complete planetary set up,left axle bearing,housing, busking kit?,master kit,fluid,fliter, and auxillary cooler. I notified Hyundai,western nat'l, taylor automotive in GA. , and todey in CA. Not until after I called with charges was I told Hyundai had to do the repairs for warranty. Ca. Told me that I misunderstood my owner's manual when it said that if it was unreasonable to get the vehicle serviced by an authorized Hyundai tech. , my warranty would be nullified. Hyundai nullified my powertrain warranty 1month later. I was told by Hyundai's cust serv. In CA. That I had no right to call my situation an emergency,only they had that right. I asked them and all concerned why they had me tow the car knowing my local tech had diagnosed the problem and they knew that. I was told because another tech touched the transmission and they did not take transmissions apart but switch to new trans. They would chrg. Me at 1/2 price. A "new" transmission and p/up of the car was8/24/2001. On the way home,the car would slow down on small inclines fr 55 -45. It started stalling when turning or going over bumps. I was able to take it back on 1/9/2001 and no codes from diagnostic mach. And the tech saw that a hose needed cleaning for the accelerator sticking. Almost home,the car jerked, stalled, changed gears;reved up and would choke when accelerating. It threatens to go off and sometimes does when accelerating from 0-anything. I was told I had to bring it back, but I am afraid that it will stop on the road like it did 1/9/2002 when a truck almost hit me. The car is in worse shape now then before. I know these problems have been documented at Hyundai from more than I. We all seem to void warranty,1996 Accent's transmission defective,gears shifting problems,no codes or findings when brought in for serv. &rude reps.

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Vehicle locked up while driving at highway speed of 55 mph, dealer notified and informed that the problem was the transmission. . Consumer stated vehicle has locked up 3 times previously.

Transmission was completely gone. Vehicle was jumping from drive to neutral, and revving 200 rpms by itself. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was nothing they could do.