10.0

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

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problem #7

Nov 041998

Elantra

  • miles
02 sensor replaced on 8-6-01, B/U light switch replaced on 8-6-01, ignition coils repl. On 9-21-99, engine check light been reset 10 times, #1 & #4 not firing 10 times or more, car looses power, chugs then dies 2 times.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #6

May 302001

Elantra

  • miles
Car stall on me when I am at a light or a complete stop it will change first gear with no problems but when I go around 20 mph it will stall out on me then pop into gear....then the car will go really slow till it will get itself together...I have change the transmission fluid in the car change the time belt in the car change spark plugs in the car change the air filter in the car and etc...the list goes on...the guys from the hyuandi dealer in newport news is giving me the run around....saying they dont see no problem but fixing everything else on the car...if you can help please let me know...I will be home after 8pm if you need to contact me or leave me an email I will reply back.

- Lancaster, VA, USA

problem #5

Jun 101999

Elantra

  • miles
Ignition coil and PCV valve replace. Mjs

- Greystone, NJ, USA

problem #4

Feb 171999

Elantra

  • miles
Spark plugs failed causing check engine light to illuminate. Mjs

- Greystone, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jan 181999

Elantra

  • miles
Defective spark plugs and wiring caused smoke to come from ashtray and vehicle could not go 30 mph.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Nov 241997

Elantra

  • miles
Ignition coil and spark plug assemblies failed causing engine to run poorly.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #1

May 061998

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slips when changing gears. Was replaced by dealer. Problem reappeared. Took vehicle back & a pin had gone bad in new transmission. Also ignition coil went out, vehicle running sluggish. Been to dealership 5-6 times for the problem.

- Capitol Heights, MD, USA