Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (five problems).
Trans. Slips. When you release gas pedal at high speeds and attempt to regain acceleration transmission does not respond immediately,there is at least a 5 sec. Pause. I am now going in to a shop for a diagnoses due to the loss of power and no reverse gear present. Read details...
When starting the ignition transmission locked up, causing the vehicle to cut off. It would be hard for the consumer to restart vehicle. Dealership/mechanic informed the consumer of the transmission failure, but was unable to resolve the problem. Read details...
Vehicle locks in second gear, downshifts from high to low gear at high speeds, will not shift out of high gear, all conditions intermittant. Read details...