HyundaiElantra2001
  1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Engine

2001 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

11
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.

What owners report

  • light illuminated · 6 records
  • check engine · 5 records
  • engine light · 5 records
  • illuminated stayed · 4 records
  • stayed days · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 6, 2009

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the engine runs high when idling and takes a while to operate normally again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current mileage was 41,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

    ODI 10267872

  • August 2, 2008 · 69,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle had numerous failures and was purchased brand new from a hyundai dealer. Initially, the vehicle was pulling hard and the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong; however, they replaced the spark plugs at that time. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken in for a second time for the pulling of the vehicle, as well as a rear…

    ODI 10236863

  • February 21, 2004

    Engine

    Oil pan stripped after 16 oil changes. Shop says this is due to steel plug in aluminum pan. Despite car having 50, 000 miles and still covered under warranty, dealer states they will not replace pan. Hyundai sent out a tsb noting this was an issue (tsb# 0240016 and 0140023? - the tsb details no longer appear). *jb

    ODI 10058644

  • 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

  • July 16, 2001

    Engine

    The check engine light illuminated and stayed on for 3 days. *jb

    ODI 10012473

  • July 16, 2001

    Engine

    The check engine light illuminated and stayed on for 3 days. *jb

    ODI 10012472

  • July 16, 2001

    Engine

    The check engine light illuminated and stayed on for 3 days. *jb

    ODI 10012471

  • July 16, 2001

    Engine

    The check engine light illuminated and stayed on for 3 days. *jb

    ODI 10012470

  • March 1, 2001 · 1,000 miles

    Engine · Equipment · Frontal · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The front passenger side window air bag was replaced in 2004. The day after the replacement, the air bag light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact discovered an air bag safety recall online, but the dealer stated that no recall was available. In 2004, the contact…

    ODI 10208489

  • Engine

    While driving at 60 mph smoke began to come into the vehicle, then engine died. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, the mechanic indicated a piston broke and punctured a hole in the engine.*ak *mr

    ODI 10050573

  • Engine

    The check engine light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced a sensor, however the problem recurred. *jb

    ODI 10015012