Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Two problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Elantra.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2015

I dropped my grandson at his mother's house. As I exited her driveway my car experienced sudden unintended acceleration. I could not stop the car and struck the house across the street.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

Rpms would go from 1,000 to approximately 3,500, and vehicle will suddenly accelerate while in a low gear. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that a computer chip needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.


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