1999 Hyundai Elantra Power Train Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and was unable to accelerate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 99v178000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure…
ODI 10927556
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. While driving at 40 mph after the transmission was replaced by an independent mechanic, the contact noticed a strong transmission fluid odor. The contact noticed that the transmission fluid level was low. In addition, while driving at 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. While in park, the vehicle stalled. The contact…
ODI 10705830
Engine · Power Train
I have read many of the complaints about the hyundai. I've eliminated practically all the same complaints about the engine performance by tuning the engine every 30 to 35 thousand miles. The gas mileage and performance has been very acceptable. Yes i too have had to replace the manifold, mas air sensor, and other small maintenance parts. The only thing i haven't been able to repair is when i'm setting at a stop and…
ODI 10460105
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move when the gear shifter was placed in the reverse position. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10895411
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was stopped, the gear shifter seized and the vehicle could not be shifted into gear. The dealer was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the solenoid assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the…
ODI 10990986
Automatic Transmission · Power Train · Wheel Speed Sensor
Solenoid valve seal failed prior to recall notice (99v178000). Nlm
ODI 551751