1996 Hyundai Elantra: engine stalls while driving

10 of the 100 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 10%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2025
1
2024
1
2023
4
2022
3
2021
2
2020
31
2019
48
2018
47
2017
123
2016
36
2015
39
2014
51
2013
54
2012
29
2011
21
2010
5
2009
3
2008
32
2007
10
2006
3
2005
6
2004
8
2003
7
2002
9
2001
4
2000
40
1999
23
1998
9
1997
4
1996
10
1995
3
1994
4
1993
1
1992
2

What owners say

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle stalls when turning , slowing or stopping. Nlm

Filed Jul 3, 2002 · Electrical · DE

Consumer states while driving, the engine check light came on and then the vehicle stalled out. Vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions and the problem is reccurring. *jb oxygen sensor and coil pack were replaced. Fuel injectors were cleaned, throttle body replaced. But problem still existed until dealer found battery had dead cell.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Engine · AZ

Whenever driving vehicle would die out. Taken to dealer for repairs 5 times. Each time mechanic could not locate cause of problem. Checked coils/air/ oil filters/ electrical system, and fuel system. Nothing resolved stalling.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Fuel system · IN

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00v095001, manufcturer's number not available. Dealer refused to correct the recall problem, cap was only replaced. Consumer note when driving the vehicle stalls and cut off without no prior warning.

Filed Nov 10, 1998 · Engine · MD

When applying the brakes and trying to pull out, the vehicle will stall and cut off. Upon putting the vehicle in park and cutting off the heat/radio and everything, and waiting to start the vehicle up again. The vehicle did'nt give any prior warning.

Filed Sep 25, 1998 · Engine · IL

Engine would stall out for no reason when going only 5mph. Would jerk when in 3rd gear. Whenever vehicle reaches 30mph would jerk & vibrate. Will be taking to dealer.

Filed Mar 17, 1997 · Engine · VA

Vehicle stalls intermittently.

Filed Feb 25, 1997 · Engine · PA

While driving at any speeds, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.

Filed Jan 9, 1997 · Engine · PR

Intermittent stalling 3 times.

Filed Jan 3, 1997 · Electrical, Visibility · SC

After making a stop the vehicle will stall out, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, the dealer replaced a clip in the electrical system, the consumer has also had problems with the windshield wipers being inoperative, dealer replaced the wiper motor.