HyundaiElantra2002
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  3. 2002
  4. Vehicle Speed Control

2002 Hyundai Elantra Vehicle Speed Control 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.

Among these 11 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 8, 2011

    Vehicle Speed Control

    2002 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated as he was parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated forward uncontrollably. The consumer put the gear in reverse, as the tires screeched. He was finally able to stop the vehicle. The consumer went to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected, but they were unable to find a problem. *jb

    ODI 10387488

  • March 10, 2010 · 180,000 miles

    Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control

    My 2002 hyundai elantra accelerated after making a hesitation and a very loud noise. I crashed into a tree head on and had multiple injuries. A witness said he heard the loud noise and the car take off with a great amount of speed. After the car was towed to the towing yard, we were told that the accelerator was still wide open when they started the car to move it. I contacted hyundai and filled out paperwork they…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10356033

  • August 18, 2006

    Vehicle Speed Control

    2002 hyundai elantra with mats that curl under the accelerator customer states that his car suddenly accelerated out of control causing a accident**cc the consumer provided an article that details the same problem he was having with his vehicle. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10195834

  • June 7, 2006

    Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    2002 elantra surged forward when brakes were applied. *ts the dealer attributed the violent acceleration as possibly being due to the thick rubber floor mat which may have been wedge under the accelerator, however the consumer disagreed with that theory stating when he started the vehicle, the floor mat was at least 6-9 inches away from the accelerator. The consumer, his wife and the mechanic all experienced the…

    ODI 10162621

  • June 8, 2005 · 29,550 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Dt: consumer's mother drove this vehicle. On 5 separate occasions, the vehicle accelerated on its own. One incident was in a store parking lot, the consumer had the vehicle in reverse and it revved up like a jet engine, and did 2 1/2 circles. The vehicle was turned off to stop it.*ak *jb

    ODI 10125147

  • July 27, 2004 · 51,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    When i started my car the engine was revving super high. This is the third time. Its happened since april 2004 purchase date. I almost hit a parked car the first time it occured. The car lurched forward when i shifted out of "park"*ak

    ODI 10082951

  • July 2, 2004 · 16,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While coming to a stop the rpms temporally raced at a high rate. Consumer continued to drive. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak *tc

    ODI 10099596

  • May 12, 2003 · 2,200 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control

    When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *jb on several occasions, while parked the engine revved up, which caused the consumer to hit another vehicle. *tt *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10020177

  • September 24, 2002

    Vehicle Speed Control

    After about 4,000 miles the engine developed a flat spot in the engine right at about 4000 rpm.it is annoying and potentially dangerous when trying to pass on the freeway. I have to reset the ecm about every 1500-2000 miles. After i reset the ecm. The flat spot,or lag, is gone for about 1500-2000 miles. I have had to reset it about 5 times so far. Two different dealers have beem able to locate ,or correct the…

    ODI 10026088

  • Vehicle Speed Control

    2002 hyundai elantra. Consumer describes unexpected acceleration issues *gr the consumer stated she experienced sudden acceleration on three separate occasions which resulted in accidents.

    Crash reported

    ODI 10327456

  • 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