2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,500 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012008

Elantra

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated when driving 65 mph the vehicle will shift on it's own to 1st gear, and sometimes the vehicle will stay in 1st gear. The driver stated the vehicle will also shift it's self into neutral and the vehicle will also begin to accelerate on it's own. He had to pull over and turn the vehicle off and then back on. The contact stated the power windows and the windshield wipers are not operating properly as well. The contact stated he had contacted the dealer and they stated that none of these issues are covered under the warranty and he would have to pay out of pocket. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #1

Mar 162008

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle will either not accelerate or not accelerate as expected when the accelerator pedal is depressed. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals failed. They replaced the transmission and several months later the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that because the vehicle exceeded its warranty, they would not assist. The failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 97,000. Updated 03-30-09 the windshield wiper was inopertaive. Updated 03/31/09.

- Northfield, VT, USA

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