7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,000 miles

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problem #2

Jun 302003

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,000 miles
While at a complete stop, the vehicle lurched forward. The dealer replaced the throttle piston twice, but the problem continued.

- Lyndora, PA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 082002

Elantra

  • miles
When at a stand still and foot on the brake the vehicle automatically surged forward.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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