Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2001 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 automatic transmission control module (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated when driving 65 mph the vehicle will shift on it's own to 1st gear, and sometimes the vehicle will stay in 1st gear. The driver stated the vehicle will also shift it's self into neutral and the vehicle will also begin to accelerate on it's   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Car accelerated beyond control to ~90 mph before steering lock and car went into jersey barriers. According to TSB from Hyundai this is an electrical component know issue call a tps(throttle position sensor) for 2001 Hyundai Elantra's with a "1" in the 10th position of the VIN number.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

While driving 45 mph, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem.   Read details...


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