2017 Hyundai Elantra Power Train Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was restarted and functioned normally; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the shaft sensor was replaced twice, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to parkway hyundai ([redacted], santa…
ODI 11277597
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
2017 hyundai elantra. Car is shaking heavily at idle, no codes or check engine light. No one will diagnose, turned away by dealership. When turning car will stall middle of intersection, this has happened twice. This is unsafe and dealership will not help me and i am turned away. I'm starting to worry about the safety of my car. I maintain it up to manufacturer standards. Transmission is clunky and not working well.…
ODI 11291744
Power Train
'takata recall' i have noticed that my transmission skips or jerks randomly. As i'm driving on the streets or on the highway... My rpm's will jump up to 3, 4, or sometimes 5 when i'm driving and holding steady at 2 rpm's. I always drive the speed limit and never floor my gas pedal. It also will feel like it's not catching the gears correctly and will jerk. This is something i have noticed over the years with my car…
ODI 11233729
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving 35 mph, the contact had to swerve to miss another vehicle; however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move. As a result, the vehicle struck a curb, flipped over, and landed upside down. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). Only the driver…
Crash reported
ODI 11140602
Electrical System · Power Train
The car was purchased as a new car with 3 miles on the odometer from an authorized hyundai dealership in june 2016. In august 2018, the car was driven for a little over 30,000 (highway)miles and was checked for the 30k-mile-service at the hyundai dealership. The day after, engine check line turned on and the vehicle began shaking heavily in both high and low speed. Although i knew that the issue was related to the…
ODI 11130012
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
This complaint is involving usa auto care and abc hyundai i went to have an oil change done at usa auto care and a week later my oil plug fell out of my car and i lost all my oil had my car towed to hyundai hyundai put a new plug in there refilled with oil show me everything was okay so i proceeded to go to usa auto care number for and try and get the money that i paid to abc hyundai for the oil in the plugs on my…
ODI 11097819
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped out of gear. Todd archer hyundai in bellevue, nebraska was made aware of the failure and stated that the transmission was performing as it should. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
ODI 11076536
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. Whether the vehicle was stopped or while driving in traffic and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The vehicle was taken to ken garff hyundai (717 south west temple, salt lake city, utah 84101, [redacted]) where the dual clutch was reset; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact took the vehicle to young hyundai ([redacted],…
ODI 11255367
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car hesitates, jerks and pulls at the acceleration moment when stoped. Foor instance im ligths or traffic jams. It causes a completely lost of power and terrible shaking. This happens after 20mins drive and the goes for the rest of the day, it is more evident driving in city.
ODI 11019817
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
This vehicle accelerates more than expected (lunges) when i put it in drive and release the brake without even having my foot on accelerator. On flat surface it begins to move ahead spontaneously without my foot on gas peddle. I brought to dealer and they said this is typical for elantra and not a know issue. It has been mentioned by other driver's on reddit. The only solution is to have one foot on the brake and…
ODI 10991349
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while making left or right turns. The vehicle also hesitated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed uphill. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer assistance. The contact mentioned that the issue had…
ODI 10990857
Lock · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was parked, the trunk suddenly opened and the vehicle rolled down the driveway while the contact was inside his home. The rear passenger side wheel was stopped on a curb. The contact stated that the trunk opened unexpectedly several times prior. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failures could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10971971
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Date: 14 jan 2017 odometer: 1214 miles problem: chemical smell in passenger compartment: -- not sure, but might be engine oil -- caused severe, long-lasting headache, nausea and dizziness. Problem: when engine is cold: -- continuous clicking sound coming from engine compartment. -- sound stops when clutch is depressed to shift gears, then starts again when gear is engaged. After engine warms up and am on the…
ODI 10945685
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When attempting to accelerate after turning corner, vehicle almost stops, then surges ahead. This occurs intermittently and also when pulling away from stop light.
ODI 10927714
Power Train
When shifting from reverse to drive on an incline usually sends me heading back in reverse again until i apply the brake pedal hard for a few seconds. This happened to me a lot in my driveway and most recently on a steep mountain, which was really scary. The vehicle starts from stationary motion to reverse, then stop, shift into drive and it rolls back in reverse again. Almost like a manual transmission does. Please…
ODI 10896128