1997 Hyundai Elantra: transmission slipping

8 of the 115 complaints about the 1997 Hyundai Elantra describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2023
2
2022
2
2021
2
2020
3
2018
2
2017
3
2016
5
2015
3
2013
2
2012
1
2011
1
2010
11
2009
1
2007
1
2006
1
2004
2
2001
1
2000
1
1999
8
1998
1
1997
8
1996
2
1992
1

What owners say

Filed May 24, 2006 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NH

My car started at approximately 70,000 miles, while all maintenance was taken care of, started slipping gears, then I could no longer reverse the car. I, due to lack of funds had to let it go for a while, but then got a rebuilt transmission installed. After that, 9,000 miles later, I am having the exact same problem. I just don't think it's right that any car, after just 70,000 miles should have the transmission go. Many people tell me they are "disposable" vehicles, but this is the second hyundai I have owned, and have loved so much. I bought it because they are affordable, but don't think I will consider myself a loyal hyundai driver ever again.

Filed Jul 10, 2004 · Transmission · 19,000 miles · IL

The transmission fluid is leaking and the car is slipping or not shifting properly during normal driving!

Filed May 15, 2002 · Transmission, Visibility · MD

Consumer states transmission jerks on deceleration/acceleration from stops and then down shifts roughly. Dealer found the transmission starts slipping and banging into gear. Replaced transmission with remanufactured transmission and flush cooler and hook up scanner. Intermittently after driving, the transmission won't move vehicle when attempting to move off from a stop. Dealer replaced pulse generators.

Filed Jul 13, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Since the purchase of my car new I have had the transmission replaced three times, the pulse generator replaced twice, and the electrical wiring replaced twice because it kept buring out. I would repeatedly take my car into fairfax hyundai for service due to slipping transmission, car cutting off and steering locking up while driving on the beltway at 65mph smoke coming out of the exhaust etc. Finally on 17 march 1999, approxiamately 4 weeks after paying 350 dollars to have my engine cleaned (recommended by service manager) my engine blew at 15 MPH. Oil was spurting out everywhere and the dealership has refused to give the the hyundai complainant line number. The customer service rep. Stated that I would have to get that number from the service manager at the dealership where I purchased the car.. The service manager tommy has refused to give me the number but states that he is willing to work out a reasonable rate for parts a labor. Granted I have 78,000 miles on a 97' however these are all highway miles 167 miles roundtrip to work. All scheduled maintanence was done. I do not think nor feel that I should have to be saddled with this lemon any longer nor should I have to pay for any repairs since the car has been going back for major engine problems since 6/97 three months after purchase.

Filed Oct 2, 1998 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

Transmission slips when changing gears. Was replaced by dealer. Problem reappeared. Took vehicle back & a pin had gone bad in new transmission. Also ignition coil went out, vehicle running sluggish. Been to dealership 5-6 times for the problem.

Filed Aug 4, 1998 · Transmission · NY

Transmission slipped out of gear.

Filed Jul 19, 1998 · Transmission · NJ

Automatic transmission goes into low-gear and gets stuck there periodically. Also the transmission slips from time to time. Check engine lights come on.

Filed Oct 31, 1997 · Transmission · NJ

Transmission has been overfilled with transmission fluid , causing the transmission to slip. Owner has had the orginal transmission replaced. Owner is currently going through arbitration.