9.6

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

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problem #1

May 132006

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 850 miles
: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph the transmission hesitated while shifting from first to second gear. When the gear engaged, the vehicle shuddered accompanied by a loud pinging noise. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Miami, FL, USA