10.0

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

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problem #4

Mar 011998

Elantra

  • miles
If the drivers foot accidently slips off of the clutch pedal, the clutch is totally unresponsive until it's pumped numerous times.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

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problem #3

Aug 181998

Elantra

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling on the interstate about 70 mph, applied the brakes and enganged the clutch, experienced complete clutch failure. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer aware of problem, parts were replaced.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 021998

Elantra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Clutch slave cylinder failed.

- Westbury, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 091998

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Sometimes the clutch would not return to the original position after being applied while driving.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

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