When starting the ignition transmission locked up, causing the vehicle to cut off. It would be hard for the consumer to restart vehicle. Dealership/mechanic informed the consumer of the transmission failure, but was unable to resolve the problem.
1996 Hyundai Elantra transmission problems
20 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission15
- Manual transmission2
- Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
- Clutch assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Hyundai Elantra transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Hyundai Elantra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Trans. Slips. When you release gas pedal at high speeds and attempt to regain acceleration transmission does not respond immediately,there is at least a 5 sec. Pause. I am now going in to a shop for a diagnoses due to the loss of power and no reverse gear present.
Vehicle lost all drive gears while at highway speed. Dealer service reports total transmission failure. Occured wihout warning , no noticable change in transmission fluid, and at only 69,975 miles (mostly in-town 20 mile work commute). Dealer claims no warranty coverage.
Transmission has been rebuilt 3 times since purchase. 100,000 extended warranty is due to expire. Vehicle place in service shop for intermittent transmission failure for 4th time. Vehicle was road tested it, however, they were not able to replicate the problem. Have incurred financial losses due to frequent reoccurrence of problem (loss of work, vehicle rental, etc.) would like problem fixed permanently or replacement vehicle.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑095) prior to recall notification, causing engine light to illuminate.
This cars transmission has faided 3 times in 3 1/2 yrs.
Transmission
Transmission
The car has been cutting off on me since purchase/going in reverse on its own. Check engine light stays on.
Vehicle locks in second gear, downshifts from high to low gear at high speeds, will not shift out of high gear, all conditions intermittant.
Questions about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra transmission
Does the 1996 Hyundai Elantra have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra, 20% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Hyundai Elantra transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Hyundai Elantra have bad transmission?
The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most transmission complaints are 2017 (62 complaints), 2013 (57 complaints) and 2020 (48 complaints).
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