Vehicle Shudder Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 11 problems related to vehicle shudder (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 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 07/09/2020

Purchased a Hyundai Elantra 2017 from a dealership on July 7, 2020. The 2nd day it stalled on me feeling like it's in neutral with engine light on. I returned to the dealership and they replace the ignition coil as and said they ordered a part to return in 2 wks. This had something to do with the airbag under the passenger seat. They kept the car another 2 weeks. I was happy when they called that it was ready. Each time I had to pay the 2 tolls to go to them in jersey. Before I got on the garden state good, the car started shaking, couldn't go over 45 mph with the engine light on again. I returned it. They kept it 2 weeks. I have my car with the engine light on still and called to complain but unable to reach a manager each time. I used up over $200 of toll money which I used up plus getting someone to take me to drop off or pick up the car had to pay for gas and toll. Produced the e-zpass receipts and everything and every time I go and ask for the refund, the owner is never there. I do not want to have my new car break down with me in the middle of winter. I requested a list of the things that were done to try to resolve the engine light issue several times even from the salesman who does not take my calls or when he does, he don't know what to tell me. Said he'll ask and get back to me. No response. The first day I paid for the car and we were happy to be going home, my daughter and I noticed the front bumper all broken up and it wasn't like that when we inspected and chose it before paying. The salesman sal said there's nothing he can do about that as I already paid for the car and must accept it that way. I brought it to a saleswoman attention the last time I went to pick up my car and they only said the manager/owner will reach out to me. Never heard from them. Still didn't receive plates. I feel like they took advantage of me as a senior citizen.

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2 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 05/12/2020

I have had problems with my vehicle for a year now. I took the car to Hyundai several times to get my vehicle service and each time they were unable to duplicate the problem. The problems I am experiencing are a delay in acceleration, car shuts off occasionally while driving, car shut off occasionally when switching to reverse, the car always shakes and makes a weird noise just before shutting off. The car jerks when driving spontaneously, low tapping noise under the hood that could be heard inside the vehicle. I have videos of my car shutting off while driving and backing up. I also have videos of the tapping noise and shaking just before shutting off. The last time I took my car to be serviced I was told that the oil pressure pump and exhaust cvt need replacement. I was told the Hyundai techline instructed the technician not to make any repairs because the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. I was advised by a Hyundai case manager to take my vehicle to another Hyundai shop to see if they can duplicate the problem.

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3 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 09/12/2019

2017 Hyundai Elantra. Car is shaking heavily at idle, no codes or check engine light. No one will diagnose, turned away by dealership. When turning car will stall middle of intersection, this has happened twice. This is unsafe and dealership will not help me and I am turned away. I'm starting to worry about the safety of my car. I maintain it up to manufacturer standards. Transmission is clunky and not working well. No check engine light, no codes. Dealership and other mechanics will not look into issues. Transmission is sealed system but is in need of fluid change. Fluid is dirty and filled with metal at 55,000 miles. Other people complain of same issue at 35000 miles. Dealerships say this is a lifetime system and does not need service. This car is starting to seem unsafe. The amount of complaints on Hyundai forums to this nature should reflect some need to make the car not dangerous.

4 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 05/01/2019

Takata recall the engine surging, knocking, rpm was going up, and down, then would cause the car to take off from the light like a jet in which almost caused me to get into car wrecks, it would go below 40mph, while rpm would be up at 5 while on the highway then not go forward. The car shakes so bad due to the surging of the transmission.

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5 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 12/21/2018

2015 Hyundai Elantra with 43,000 miles on it. The car vibrates and shakes while in the drive or reverse when stopped with the driver's foot on the brake. The vibration and shaking vary in intensity. I brought the car to the dealer and they said the throttle body needed to be cleaned due to rough idle. I had the service performed and it has not solved the problem. This is an issue that hyundia needs to address.

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6 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 08/17/2018

The car was purchased as a new car with 3 miles on the odometer from an authorized Hyundai dealership in June 2016. In August 2018, the car was driven for a little over 30,000 (highway)miles and was checked for the 30k-mile-service at the Hyundai dealership. The day after, engine check line turned on and the vehicle began shaking heavily in both high and low speed. Although I knew that the issue was related to the engine misfire, and was able to provide a obdii scan results from autozone, but the Hyundai dealership completely ignored all information I provided. In fact, they boasted about how well their "Hyundai scanners" are the only scanners that can correctly scan the vehicle. Consequently, I had to make four visits to the dealership within five days in order for them to admit their mistake and fix the problem. However, now the engine is still throttling in an unusual manner at a very subtle level. I spoke to the Hyundai's regional customer service manager about how this misfire could lead to dangerous situations on a highway where a driver's at a greater risk in higher speed traffic. But the response was simply advising me to continue visiting the dealership.

7 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 03/06/2011

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was driving approximately 2 mph in reverse while in a residential driveway. There were several attempts before the gear selector would shift into park. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred sporadically. In addition, the vehicle would vibrate intermittently when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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8 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 09/13/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. While shifting from reverse to drive the vehicle began shaking. On 10 occasions, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact is aware of the safety risk since the failure could potentially cause a crash. Current mileage was 18,647 and failure mileage was 800.

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9 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 11/06/2006

- the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at 75 mph the vehicle vibrated,. The vibration got worse as the vehicle accelerated. Prior to the frame being tightened the vehicle shook when decelerating and the transmission thumped when going into overdrive. While driving at 60 mph, behind a large truck, the vehicle felt as if it would take flight. The contact had not been able to get satisfaction from Hyundai. They stated that failures while driving 70 mph and over were not under their purview. The contact has repair invoices. The failure mileage was 3,700 , and the current mileage was 13,900.

10 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2005 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 05/13/2006

: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph the transmission hesitated while shifting from first to second gear. When the gear engaged, the vehicle shuddered accompanied by a loud pinging noise. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

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11 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 07/16/2005

Hyundai Elantra GLS 2004 (1) no events led up to failures (2) between 15000-20000 miles ignition stopped working - fixed by Hyundai after we severely nagged them for days - car is less than 18 months old has 32,000 miles on it now clutch disk is supposedly burned out- I have never had a clutch burn out on me or anyone I know much less at a mere 32,000 miles want to charge me 300 to see if warranty might cover it; however if it doesn't they will charge me 800 or so to fix this problem car grinds when turning- Hyundai will not check it out, supposedly warranty also does not cover this. Steering wheel is completely falling apart vanity mirror cover fell off yes, all this happened within 3 months of each other. I am now completely afraid to drive my car. The gears do not catch well and are getting progressively worse. The reason I bought this car was for its amazing warranty. Come to find out the warranty doesn't cover anything at all. Hyundai did replace my vanity mirror. Now if only the freaking car worked! I will never buy another Hyundai.

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