Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 614 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 30 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (352 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (77 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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 contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while reversing at approximately 2 mph the vehicle will fail to engage in reverse. The contact stated that she had to place the vehicle into neutral (n) in order for her to get reverse to function. Read details...
2020 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. The consumer stated the vehicle failed at 2,200 miles. The consumer alo stated, with the cruise control engaged, the rpms rise about 500 rpms while maintaining a steady speed. Read details...
The transmission slips when trying to accelerate and on inclines - losing power to the wheels (feels like you are in neutral, and the rpm's go way up). A very scary and dangerous feeling when merging onto a highway for instance. Read details...
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to downshift into 2nd gear. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking while shifting gears. No warning light was illuminated. Read details...