10.0

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

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problem #2

Jul 091998

(reported on)

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission goes into low gear and gets stuck there periodically. Transmission also slips periodically.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jul 071998

(reported on)

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has experienced transmission failure two or more times. Problem occurs at any speed between 10-35mph. First time dealer was able to duplicate the problem, and replaced severed bolts. The transmission will shift out of gear on a weekly basis.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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