Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Hyundai Elantra


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

The Cruise Control problem

Headlights burning out frequently was the first sign of problems, replaced them as the dealer said this was inherent to the 2001 Elantra. In August 2006 check engine light came on. Also, the air bag sensor light was on, headlight out again, took car to dealer, they called back and said that the   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

On December 14,2012 I was traveling north up a hill at 35 mph when suddenly they car accelerated to 55 mph. I tried to stop but the cars tires screeched and hit the ladies car in front of me. Thank god no one was injured. The front end is toast.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

While traveling in traffic on the long island expressway, the gas pedal was released and it returned to its raised position by its spring. However, the accelerator cable did not release causing the vehicle to continue accelerating.   Read details...


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