One problem related to transmission not engage has been reported for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2008 Elantra.
After pulling into the driveway and putting the car in park the car would skip down the driveway and into the road. This has happened numerous times in various driveways. The driveways are not steep or out of the ordinary. Hyundai confirmed the problem and has replaced the transmission due to the locking pin not engaging. It is dangerous because anyone in the road or in your driveway can be hit by the car as it skips down the driveway.