1999 Hyundai Elantra Automatic Transmission Problems
- 33
- 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.
Among these 33 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- transmission replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Purchased 1999 hyundai elantra in april of 1999. On 1/15/2001 vehicle died and was towed to dealership. Transmission replaced. Mileage at the time-33,663. On april 24, 2008, i was advised by mechanic that the transmission was slipping. Vehicle does not properly shift into gear. Entire car shakes if driven over 50 mph. Car speeds up when accelerator pressed. When i noticed there was a manufacturer's recall, in…
ODI 10246945
Automatic Transmission
Tl*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…
ODI 10210861
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10185139
Automatic Transmission
Tl*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.
ODI 10193973
Automatic Transmission
Dt: 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. *ak
ODI 10135383
Automatic Transmission
Dt: 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…
ODI 10130057
Automatic Transmission
Tl*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…
ODI 10241466
Automatic Transmission
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. Please provide more information. *nm
ODI 10108545
Automatic Transmission
Recall 99v178000, while driving vehicle lost power. Dealership would not repair vehicle because the vin was not included. *ak
ODI 10084011
Automatic Transmission
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10086901
Automatic Transmission
Consumer stated while driving automatic transmission didn't shift properly. *ak the transmission would shift hard while accelerating and decelerating. *nm
ODI 10068635
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10052395
Automatic Transmission
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 #. *mr
ODI 8019714
Automatic Transmission
3rd failure involving transmission or transmission component since car purchased. *ak
ODI 745473
Automatic Transmission
When slowing down to approach a complete stop transmission seems to pop or slip out of gear, causing the car to jerk very hard at times. Only happens when car is decelerating between 20-15 mph.*ak
ODI 745816
Automatic Transmission · Body · Catalytic Convertor · Exhaust System · Gasoline
In-shop for transmission 3 times (on 3rd trans); paint peeling on bumper (dealer refusted to paint);clear coat cracked and bubbled on spoiler & side mirror (dealer repainted); noticed a/c didn't work right after purchase; check engine light on (reason for replacing engine coil, etc. And converter); interior driver's door handle broke; dealer always fights getting us a loaner/rental car (but we have to have one since…
ODI 745919
Automatic Transmission
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. *ak
ODI 759238
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 751244
Automatic Transmission
We've had the elantra in the shop 7 times and the transmission replaced 3 times. The case number with hyundai is 508316, the case number we had with the bbb is hyu-9980560. The transmission will slip into neutral when passing or accelerating, creating a possible life threatening situation. After the last time it was serviced in december, the car ran fine until just last week. Now it is happening again. Therer is a…
ODI 720466
Automatic Transmission
While driving a pin came loose in transmission, causing it to lock up. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. *ak
ODI 8012030
Automatic Transmission · Power Train · Wheel Speed Sensor
Solenoid valve seal failed prior to recall notice (99v178000). Nlm
ODI 551751
Automatic Transmission
While driving vehicle will not change gears and wouldn't increase in speed. Contacted dealership, cannot find problem.*ak
ODI 8011953
Automatic Transmission · Master Cylinder
At 2,235 miles i was experiencing a harsh 2 to 3 upshift and alot of chugging noise. A whole new transmission was installed. The at 5.630 miles i had a leak in the brake master cylinder. Both items are being repaired under warranty but it is very inconvenient and frustrating to have a new car have these "serious" problems.
ODI 715629
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle experiencing problems with shifting gears and accelerating, prior to recall notice (99v178000). Howerver consumer wanted recall repairs done through the dealer consumer purchased the vehicle from, but dealer would not fix it, consumer went to another dealer for repairs. *yc
ODI 547908
Automatic Transmission · Axle Shaft
Transmission would make clunking/shattering and whinning noises. Took to dealer & transmission replaced with new one. The whinning & shattering noises still exist. Had the final drive unit (transaxle) & bearings replaced. It had a high pitch whine. After replacement, noise still exists, but now it bucks. *ak
ODI 842120