Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Elantra


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra

The Automatic Transmission problem

Car downshifts end engine revs. If put into reverse, forward transmission can then usually be selected. Can put foot on gas and engine/transmission will "idle/rev".   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Overdrive was completely gone. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and transmission was rebuilt four times, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further information.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed. Yh   Read details...


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