Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission stuck in gear (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Elantra


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

The Power Train problem

Vehicle started to violently lurch when shifted into drive. A week later loud clunking sound also started when shifting into drive. Sometimes would not go into drive and had to use manual 1st, 2nd, etc. Reverse was fine, no issues. No dash lights ever came on. Auto parts store had error code p0722.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

I was driving on a city street going approx. 30 mph when the car felt like it had downshifted into a low gear. The tachometer wa revving between 4,000 and 5,000 rpms even though I was slowing. I pulled to the side of the road but was unable to put the car in park as the gear shift was stuck in   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the transmission started slipping and abnormal clicking noises were heard. The dealer (sport durst Hyundai, 4507 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...


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