1996 Hyundai Elantra: complete transmission failure

6 of the 100 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2023
1
2021
1
2020
22
2018
3
2017
2
2016
7
2015
3
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2010
2
2009
2
2008
4
2007
1
2003
2
2001
2
2000
4
1999
9
1998
4
1997
4
1996
6
1995
9
1994
3
1993
2
1992
2

What owners say

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Transmission · CA

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.

Filed Jul 19, 2000 · Transmission · NH

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.

Filed Apr 20, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · IN

Engine lights comes on,surges,misses,jerks,dies,tapping noise,loses power,these things have happened repeatedly. Other repairs 9-26-98 alternator,generator mileage 24662: 10-29-98 missing and rough idle couldn't find problem, mileage 25350; 3-22-99 plug and cable set changed again, mileage 29167; 4-12-99 replaced transmission part, mileage 29760; have talked to consumer assistant center,the dm,all I am told is to keep taking it in . Am very unhappy with this car and am afraid to drive it on the highways because it lost all power when driving on I- 65.was towed in 2 times because of no power.they offered for me to trade it in on a new car, that would mean another 5 yr. Loan and another $50.00 a month payment.I did not feel this was a very good solution .service dept.has been good as trying to find the problems, but I am not happy that they have not replaced this car at no cost to me, for all the problems I have had.

Filed Jul 7, 1998 · Transmission · MA

Transmission failed. (qcaw)

Filed Oct 16, 1997 · Transmission · NY

Transmission failed.