1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Power Train

2005 Hyundai Elantra Power Train Problems

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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
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 15, 2013 · 78,000 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    Very sporadic (6-8 times over six months) continued acceleration at 2500+ rpm when foot is removed from accelerator pedal. No codes ever set; no information provided by engine history. Test drive by a trusted mechanic and a service rep from local hyundai dealer (most recent test drive 10/30/2013) could not reproduce the defect. Test drive by me with the same service rep same day nearly resulted in severe crash.…

    ODI 10550311

  • April 4, 2013 · 59,925 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Vehicle accelerated on its own while in park and in neutral to 3000rpm. Slowed down while driving and went back to normal acceleration. *tr

    ODI 10507125

  • December 1, 2011 · 70,000 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced difficulty shifting from second to third gear. The vehicle hesitated momentarily before finally shifting gears. The contact stated that the failure progressed until the vehicle began to jerk into third gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they offered no assistance. The vehicle was then taken to an…

    ODI 10467646