10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #16

Sep 262002

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle stalls when turning, slowing or stopping. Nlm

- Lake Hopatcong, NJ, USA

problem #15

Jan 172001

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Whenever driving vehicle would die out. Taken to dealer for repairs 5 times. Each time mechanic could not locate cause of problem. Checked coils/air/ oil filters/ electrical system, and fuel system. Nothing resolved stalling.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #14

Nov 151998

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer went to warm up vehicle and it caught on fire, no injuries. Fire department came to put out fire.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #13

Jul 131998

Elantra

  • miles
No summary included for this vehicle.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #12

Jun 161998

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine lights comes on, surges, misses, jerks, dies, tapping noise, loses power, these things have happened repeatedly. Other repairs 9-26-98 alternator, generator mileage 24662: 10-29-98 missing and rough idle couldn't find problem, mileage 25350; 3-22-99 plug and cable set changed again, mileage 29167; 4-12-99 replaced transmission part, mileage 29760; have talked to consumer assistant center, the dm, all I am told is to keep taking it in. Am very unhappy with this car and am afraid to drive it on the highways because it lost all power when driving on I- 65.was towed in 2 times because of no power.they offered for me to trade it in on a new car, that would mean another 5 yr. Loan and another $50 a month payment.I did not feel this was a very good solution.service dept.has been good as trying to find the problems, but I am not happy that they have not replaced this car at no cost to me, for all the problems I have had.

- Lake Station, IN, USA

problem #11

Aug 141998

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle without any warning or indication at all will stop. While driving it stops abruptly and starts back up. Dealer contacted, and manufacturer notified. Both aware of the problem, ECM was replaced, and the problem still exists.

- Ecorse, MI, USA

problem #10

Nov 051996

Elantra

  • miles
Engine warning light comes on 8 times/seatbelts won't latch/transmission slips/poor acceleration/exhaust smells like "rotten eggs"--

- Hurst, TX, USA

problem #9

Nov 051998

Elantra

  • miles
When applying the brakes and trying to pull out, the vehicle will stall and cut off. Upon putting the vehicle in park and cutting off the heat/radio and everything, and waiting to start the vehicle up again. The vehicle did'nt give any prior warning.

- Greenbelt, MD, USA

problem #8

Aug 011996

Elantra

  • miles
Check engine light will illuminate before engine ceases to operate at any speed. After enginer shuts down, it takes 30 to 60 minutes before automobile will restart. Took automobile in for service several times. Dealer replaced switch on transmission, swith replacement did not help, engine continues to shut down at all speeds. This is very dangerous on highway and expressways. Will eventually cause a very serious accident. I have read the other consumer complaints pertaining to engine shut down problems, sounds like were having the same problem. Please do something about this problem before someone is killed or injured in an automobile accident.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #7

Jun 171998

Elantra

  • miles
Intermittently while driving the vehicle shuts off, giving the driver no indication. The dealer has not been able to duplicate problem.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 061997

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The engine check light is on while vehicle is in motion. The vehicle caught fire prior to this incident. The vehicle has been into the dealer several times. The dealer has not been able to pinpoint the problem.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #5

Apr 041996

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle stalls intermittently.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 171996

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittent stalling 4 times.

- Ponce, PR, USA

problem #3

Oct 171996

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittent stalling 3 times.

- Ponce, PR, USA

problem #2

Feb 251997

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
While driving at any speeds, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 031996

Elantra

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine harness replace twice.

- Central Islandia, NY, USA