1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Automatic Transmission

2002 Hyundai Elantra Automatic Transmission Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 13, 2008 · 111,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Control Arm · Underbody Shields

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed oil leaking from the transmission. In addition, the control arms on both sides of the vehicle had holes and were corroded. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the control arm and subframe failed. The vehicle has not been repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number…

    ODI 10278700

  • February 27, 2006 · 66,758 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Dt*: the contact stated when recall work was performed on the manifold, the dealership determined the timing chain and transmission fluid needed to be changed soon. Four days after the repair work, the vehicle was going 25 mph and the transmission would not respond. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road, smoke came from under the hood, and fluid was leaking under the engine. A tow truck was called, when the…

    ODI 10151280

  • July 2, 2005 · 48,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Front · Radiator Assembly · Tires

    Dt: 2002 hyundai elantra, consumer took vehicle to a local garage for an inspection, on 6-20-05, and mechanic rotated/ balanced tires, and replaced two tires with new ones. Also, replaced fuel injection system/ replaced a gasket/ front wheels were aligned/ steering wheel was centered, and they checked caster and camber angles. Then mechanic told consumer that vehicle passed ny state inspection. The consumer started…

    ODI 10127821

  • June 7, 2002

    Automatic Transmission

    The car hesitates to go into second gear and revs really high in order to go into third gear.the car has been looked at twice from the dealer in which it was purchased and they reset a code the first time but it failed to fix the problem. The second time it wasn't able to be reset.but the mechanic finds no problems.

    ODI 10000462

  • Automatic Transmission

    Engine dies at anytime. Gear shifter will not go from park to drive. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer said gear shifter broke.*ak

    ODI 10044555

  • Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving automatic transmission stuck between gears, and vehicle lurched forward, causing driver to lose control. Vehicle ran off the road due to this problem. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10040038

  • Automatic Transmission

    While driving, vehicle often gets stuck in first gear and revs excessively as if gears are not properly shifting out of 1st gear. Dealer has seen vehicle twice. Third time dealer indicated that a program had to be established in order to fix vehicle. *ak *jb

    ODI 899983