Transmission Fluid Leaking Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 8 problems related to transmission fluid leaking (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the Elantra.

1 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 03/16/2018

When driving vehicle would take to awhile to get to speed city street/highway and making a clicking sound while driving. I took the vehicle to the dealership to diagnosis the problem 3/16/18 found that bottom end of engine making a knocking noise that engine and deteriorated into multiple pieces. At 57041 miles. It took at least two weeks for all the parts for the new engine to arrive,. Four months later 6/5/18 vehicle motion driving around with a cracked transmission and no check lights came on to reveal there was problems. It was brought to my attention when servicing my vehicle for an oil change, the transmission was cracked with fluid leaking from it at 60922 miles. The transmission had to be replaced with a new one. .

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2 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 02/27/2006

: the contact stated when recall work was performed on the manifold, the dealership determined the timing chain and transmission fluid needed to be changed soon. Four days after the repair work, the vehicle was going 25 mph and the transmission would not respond. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road, smoke came from under the hood, and fluid was leaking under the engine. A tow truck was called, when the vehicle was moved, parts were on the ground. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced.

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3 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 09/03/2005

The vehicle is leaking transmission fluid. Right now it will not shift gears at all. When driving will be in second or third gear and the vehicle will shift down on its own. Recall id 99v178000 concerning automatic transmission was issued. This happened on September 3, 2005. It made a revving sound before doing this. Contacted dealer, who said this vehicle was not included in the recall.

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4 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 07/02/2005

2002 Hyundai Elantra, consumer took vehicle to a local garage for an inspection, on 6-20-05, and mechanic rotated/ balanced tires, and replaced two tires with new ones. Also, replaced fuel injection system/ replaced a gasket/ front wheels were aligned/ steering wheel was centered, and they checked caster and camber angles. Then mechanic told consumer that vehicle passed NY state inspection. The consumer started traveling from NY to va on 6-30, and on 7-2 vehicle stalled, check engine light came on, vehicle had completely stopped although engine was still running, oil gauge warning light came on, it went up to highest point. This was first time vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic test on the vehicle and told consumer that he should take it to a dealership because of the warranty. Dealership ran a diagnostic and then replaced radiator and radiator pump. They told consumer that was reason for vehicle overheating and stalling. This was after consumer was told by dealership that vehicle was safe to drive. So consumer traveled back home, roads were wet and it was late in da. The check engine light came on again. As soon as light came on the speed reduced but the engine itself was still on but, the vehicle was not able to move at a safe speed and stalled. Consumer's and his family lives were in dangered although there were no actual accidents. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. They told consumer that problem was with transmission. There was a hose not connected properly which caused vehicle to leak transmission fluid.

5 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 03/20/2002

Consumer states that while driving, the transmission just shuts off and is also leaking fluid.

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6 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 11/12/2001

Transmission is defective because seals were bad on vehicle, and transmission was leaking fluid. Had transmission replaced. Then on the 20th of November vehicle was picked up, and then on t 21st of November transmission was leaking again. Transmission was being replaced again.

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7 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 07/30/2001

The transmission fluid is leaking and the car is slipping or not shifting properly during normal driving!.

8 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Transmission made car buck severely when it downshifted. It slipped between second and third gear. Fluid was also leaking. Transmission was replaced at 23,000 miles by the dealer. The car still slips between gears and now makes a clunking noise when decelerating. Manufacturer seemed unconcerned that transmission will need to be replaced for a second time.




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