Automatic Transmission problems of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra

Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2003 Elantra.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2009

I own a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. While stopped at a traffic light with the brakes on the rpms increased and the car surged forward. This has happened about 4 times in the last year. I was able to stop the car by breaking again. The current mileage is approximately 97000. I had a 90000 mile check up and maintenance about 2 months ago. This has occurred once since then. If I was any closer to the car in front than 1 car length I would have hit it. I am getting it checked by the dealer this Friday.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2004

While driving consumer's vehicle rearended another vehicle. Upon slaming on the brakes gear automatically put itself into neutral, causing the steering to lock up. Also,the air bag did not deploy.


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