10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 31,605 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the transmission was failing and the vehicle was not accelerating properly when the pedal was depressed. Instead of gaining speed, the vehicle hesitated while driving 15 mph. Through online research, he discovered NHTSA campaign id number 99V178000 (power train:automatic transmission) and took the vehicle to the dealer. He was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall; therefore, they were not responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 76,000.
- Audubon, PA, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra gl. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would shift hard when going from first to second gear. In addition, the vehicle would not shift into reverse or over drive. The dealer stated that the transmission caused the failure. There is a recall for the power train automatic transmission (NHTSA campaign id # 99V178000) however; the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. As of December 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 01/07/08. Updated 12/31/07
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle stalled while driving 15 mph. The mechanic stated that a new transmission was needed. The current mileage is 138,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.
- Aouca, PA, USA
I took my 1999 Hyundai Elantra in to obrien auto park in fort myers service center to get looked at and fixed. I had trouble codes that I had checked prior going there at autozone that were codes PO747, PO743, PO442. The first to are codes involving my automatic transmission. I viewed on your website that there were recalls on the pressure control solenoid that involved code PO747 which states it was in the stuck on position! I told the service manager all of this there and he told me there were no recalls on the solenoid and that he couldn't do anything for me! I had 2 other codes that were, PO732, and PO734 pertaining to the 2nd and 4th gear ratio being incorrect! I explained that at first there was a electrical issue which change the codes to the state it's in now and he told me we'll look at it and call you when we find out anything. I said ok, he called a few hours later and told me the service tech said I needed a new transmission. I said no, I am not an idiot! there was an electrical problem and this is why I brought it in. He stated to me that, he could not go by the codes I had from autozone because they were generic codes and Hyundai wouldn't except them. My only option was to have the transmission replaced. This guy is lying and I know it! even the guy at autozone told me it was a electrical malfunction caused by the solenoid!!! please help. Now I am out of work 2 days now and even may loose my job over this! nothing was done to correct this problem and I would never buy a Hyundai again!!!!!!!!
- North Fort Myers, FL, USA
The vehicle is leaking transmission fluid. Right now it will not shift gears at all. When driving will be in second or third gear and the vehicle will shift down on its own. Recall id 99V178000 concerning automatic transmission was issued. This happened on September 3, 2005. It made a revving sound before doing this. Contacted dealer, who said this vehicle was not included in the recall.
- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA
The transmission would jump out of gear or down shift and the check engine light illuminated afterwards while driving after the vehicle was parked overnight. The check engine light remained on. Basically this only occurred in the morning. Sometimes however, it would feel as though it was not shifting properly. Has not been taken to dealer. This started recently. Took vehicle to an auto parts store to check diagnostically, it was noted there was a problem with manufactured control module, input/output speed sensor, and the transmission range speed sensor. No repairs were made or corrections to this vehicle done at this time. Dealer's information was unknown by consume at the time of this complaint.
- Browns Mills, NJ, USA
When driving 35 mph, the transmission slips gears. The vehicle is still drivable. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I bought the car brand new. After about 8 months the car would get stuck in second gear when slow down. The car also kicks very hard while it does this. One time I was rounding a turn after it rained and as I slowed down around the corner the car kicked and the rear end of the car slid out into the plastic divider poles between the lanes. The poles caused a ding in the car an cracked a window. At the time it happened so fast I thought I had hit something and only a week later when the car kicked again did I realize that was probably what happened. I brought the car down to the dealer and was told I would be given a new pulse generator under warranty. Then there was a recall on a part in the transmission and that was fixed. The problem still persisted and I have had the pulse generator changed four more times. My warranty is now up and the problem has come back. I have even installed a brand knew transmission.
- Oakdale, NY, USA
Recall 99V178000, while driving vehicle lost power. Dealership would not repair vehicle because the VIN was not included.
- Riverside, CT, USA
Consumer stated while driving automatic transmission didn't shift properly. The transmission would shift hard while accelerating and decelerating.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
I purchase my car a 1999 Hyundai Elantra, Sept 0F 1999, since the purchase of this car I've had a problem with the car not accelerating when pressing on the accelerator and the car decelerating while driving, I've contacted Hyundai numerous times over the past 4 years and have not been able to get Hyundai to fix this problem even though I've told them about the recall NHTSA campaign number 99V178000, they refuse to acknowledge that my car should have been part of this recall, even after telling Hyundai my car is experiencing all the problems mention in this recall, I informed hynudai that this problem is putting my families life at risk, and this problem is now accurring every time I drive. I done all the things Hyundai recommended which was having a diagnostic, which so far I've had 2 done, and gettting a complete tune-up, the problem is still there.after the first diagnotic I was told that the computer reset itself, so that now no problem shows, and they claim they cannot go in and check without the diagnostic showing a problem, I think this is a despective practice since the computer resetting now hides any pre-extisting problems. This situation is causing me a considerable amount of stress and fear for my family safety and I feel I am now stuck with a car that is now undrivable and that Hyundai is putting my families life at risk.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
The consumer complained about a transmission problem. The transmission slipped repeatedly.
- Long Beach, CA, USA
Upon accelerating, consumer states the vehicle speed stays at 30 mph no matter how far you press the gas pedal. Took to dealer and they replaced the transmission.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
Consumer states that the defect stated in recall number 99 V 178 000, happen while driving causing an accident, but vehicle not included in recall due to the VIN #.
- Pheonix, AZ, USA
While driving a pin came loose in transmission, causing it to lock up. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred.
- Columbia, MO, USA
While driving vehicle will not change gears and wouldn't increase in speed. Contacted dealership, cannot find problem.
- Vintro, VA, USA
Transmission made car buck severely when it downshifted.it slipped between second and third gear. Fluid was also leaking.transmission was replaced at 23,000 miles by the dealer. The car still slips between gears and now makes a clunking noise when decelerating. Manufacturer seemed unconcerned that transmission will need to be replaced for a second time.
- Spencer, NY, USA
The automatic transmission slips and jumps out of gear, causing the engine to climb in RPM. At other times the transmission the trans waits to grab then jerks the car forward. As of this time the car has been in for the same problem at 12000, 39000, 42000 and it is going back in. The last time this happened the car was in the shop on 8/24/2000, after picking the car up from repairs the same problem returned on the way home and the car is going back in on 8/28/2000.
- Skokie, IL, USA
Rotors were warped;trunk lid do not close properly. You can stand beside the car and look down inside the trunk. Transmission jerks while stopped in traffic. While in th process of stopping the transmission feels as though it's going to fall out of the car. I've taken the car back to the dealer for these and other complaints and they continue to tell me that no problems can be found. Please help me get these issues resolved.
- Dale City, VA, USA
- Greenacres, FL, USA