1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Automatic Transmission

2001 Hyundai Elantra Automatic Transmission Problems

9
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

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 16, 2008 · 94,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Tl*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…

    ODI 10255868

  • January 1, 2008 · 35,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Tl* 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…

    ODI 10317803

  • July 11, 2005 · 25,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    When the car is started cold and put into drive, foot applied to the gas, there is a period (approx 10-15 seconds) of hesitation and then the vehicle will jerk forward. This is especially dangerous when starting the car and trying to pull into traffic from a parallel parking space. I have tried to pull the car out into traffic and it hesitates for an extended period. I have almost been hit on several occassions…

    ODI 10128638

  • November 23, 2004 · 67,198 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Latch · Lower Ball Joint · Unknown Or Other · Upper Ball Joint · Visibility

    The ball joints cracked which caused the front left tire to become detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they have not done anything about the issue. *ak the vehicle's tcm/ecm software failed which caused the transmission to slip/surge while driving. The vehicle would not go into reverse due to an internal failure. The dealer replaced…

    ODI 10101969

  • March 15, 2003

    Automatic Transmission · Engine

    The vehicle intermittently shifted into neutral without warning. The consumer had to pull over and restart the vehicle in order to return to normal operation. Also, the vehicle stalled intermittently. *jb

    ODI 10015651

  • March 11, 2003 · 27,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    When car is started cold and put into reverse, foot applied to the gas, there is a period of hesitation before it goes into gear. After you reach the point to put the car into drive it once again hesitates causing a "jerking" feeling. The car has been brought in twice a month for the past 6 months and the problem is still on going. I have contacted hyundai customer service and spoke with chris. He was no help…

    ODI 10050593

  • August 23, 2001

    Automatic Transmission · Tires

    Car at dealer for requested assessment of front end components unusual tire wear on front tires (right shows inner core -steel belt? - coming through ) unsafe to drive- they are 60,000 mile tires -company refuses to make sure it isn't structural concern- it is unsafe to drive so it will sit as long as it takes them to assume responsibility for checking this out. /transmission revs engine to irrational #'s between…

    ODI 761323

  • July 1, 2001

    Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission has been leaking anti-freeze and oil since date of purchase. Dealer has been contacted, but was unable to locate leak.*ak

    ODI 892314

  • June 20, 2001

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission does not shift properly between gear 2 and gear 3. Transmisson appears to shift into neutral and gains 500rpm before shifting. Dealer says nothing wrong and cannot fix. 8ak

    ODI 755605