1999 Hyundai Elantra: check engine light

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 180,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. While driving at 40 MPH after the transmission was replaced by an independent mechanic, the contact noticed a strong transmission fluid odor. The contact noticed that the transmission fluid level was low. In addition, while driving at 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. While in park, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and died while driving. Updated 11/6/15

Filed May 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 128,750 miles · NY

I have a 1999 hyundai elantra with 128,750 mi. At. The evaporative emissions canister has become disconnected from the body of the car where it is bolted which is underneath the trunk behind the left rear wheel due to the bracket rusting and breaking due to inadequate steel used which does not resist salt and improper design for not placing the canister in a protected area of the car or or placing shrouding around the canister to shield the salt spray from the road/rear wheel. The result is the pipes from the fuel tank which convey fuel vapors have disconnected from the evap canister and trigger a p0422 (check engine light) which is a leak in the evap system which means the car will not pass ny inspection.

Filed Aug 11, 2009 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · WA

My 1999 hyundai elantra gl sedan has been experiencing intermittent (but with increasing frequency) low/"idle" speed engine stalling. This presents a dangerous situation when the car stalls at a stoplight or when slowing to turn in a residential neighborhood. Most stalls are occurring at less than 25mph. I have also experienced intermittent "check engine light" episodes during these occurrences. I have taken the car to my mechanic for diagnosis/repair...the computer history show maf sensor but no failure. Additionally, the 'check engine light" does not remain "on". I took the car to the local hyundai dealership after reading recall/service bulletins related to the maf sensor wiring. They also performed the computer diagnostic that indicated maf sensor issues in the computer history. They also informed me that my vehicle is not one of the hyundai elantra/sonata VIN codes. I would appreciate some information from you regarding the resolution to this problem. The hyundai recall/campaign id is 039 and the federal safety agency/odf campaign is 00v259001.

Filed Dec 5, 2007 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra gl. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would shift hard when going from first to second gear. In addition, the vehicle would not shift into reverse or over drive. The dealer stated that the transmission caused the failure. There is a recall for the power train automatic transmission (the federal safety agency campaign id # 99v178000) however; the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. As of december 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 01/07/08. *lj updated 12/31/07

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Engine · 117,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. While idling, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The failure has occurred fifty times, but the vehicle was able to be restarted after each one. The dealer replaced the maf sensor. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall number 00v259001 (electrical system: wiring). The current mileage was 117,867 and failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · NJ

Dt: the transmission would jump out of gear or down shift and the check engine light illuminated afterwards while driving after the vehicle was parked overnight. The check engine light remained on. Basically this only occurred in the morning. Sometimes however, it would feel as though it was not shifting properly. Has not been taken to dealer. This started recently. Took vehicle to an auto parts store to check diagnostically, it was noted there was a problem with manufactured control module, input/output speed sensor, and the transmission range speed sensor. No repairs were made or corrections to this vehicle done at this time. Dealer's information was unknown by consume at the time of this complaint.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 62,000 miles · GA

The "air bag" and "check engine" lights stays on all the time. Both driver and rear passenger windows will not work, both must be taped up. Car has had a "electrial burning" smell off and on for a year. The headlights goes bright while driving. Getting less than 20 mpg gas. Batteries frequently goes dead.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Body, Brakes · GA

I purchased a used hyundai elantra (1999). Due to credit issues I understand so had a very slim choice of vehicles. I was told that the vehicle I chose had a "25 point inspection" completed on it, and it is in "great" shape. When I took it for test drive I made a comment about the brakes grinding, again I was reassured by luvert allen that this "inspection" has been successfully completed and everything was fine. Once I got home I noticed more problems, such as the entire bottom of the vehicle is completely rusted out. The brakes pads are just grinding on metal, and it seems as if one of the axles is ready to break. When I called back dave phillips claimed I was having "buyers remorse", and that I "got what I paid for". Although this lemon, is past the lemon law status you would hope that people have business ethics. No one was willing to help me, when I expressed my safety concerns, dave phillips again said it was "buyers remorse" and I was "over reacting". Personally when it has to do with vehicle safety I can't believe a car "professional" would say that a customer was overreacting when expressing her safety concerns in the vehicle he sold her. *jb I have had this vehicle for less than 24 hrs. As soon as I left that lot the check engine light came on. Luvert allen specifically stated that if this happens we can take it back. That too was a lie. Since we drove it off the lot it is...how did they put it.."my problem". I have attempted to get help these and they refuse, what type of business is so careless when it comes to the safety of their customers. After reading the other complaint about south town riverdale I guess my question has been answered.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · FL

When fueling, the pump shuts off approximately every fifty cents of gasoline. An independent mechanic at a repair shop determined that the fuel tank must be replaced. Please provide further details. *ph vehicle's check engine light illuminated and consumer experienced trouble pumping gas. Vehicle also experiencing jerking upon acceleration as well as frequent stalling. Repair shop determined that fuel tank must be replaced.

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Electrical · NJ

While traveling at 55 MPH the vehicle suddenly died. Engine light illuminated afterwards. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced spark plugs. Consumer stated every 10,000 mile vehicle needed spark plugs. Cause unknown, the consumer checked the federal safety agency website and found the hyundai appeared to have a recall for this problem, the dealer advised that this was not a recall and that hyundai does not have to honor the warranty.*ak *nlm

Filed Oct 20, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · GA

2/4/2000 - heater fan & motor assembly replaced (and again on 8/25/2001); 10/12/2000 - radiator appears to blow up, technical advisor "joe stroud" accused consumer of tampering with it to disable it - radiator and thermostat replaced & rear hub bolt assembly; 11/07/2000 - misfire detected in spark plug assembly; 12/30/2000 - battery died in 17 degree temp, car towed to dealership & was refused, towed again after addt'l contact with roadside assistance company (battery replaced file #565541 & hyundai compensated for rental); 3/20/2001 - temp guage registers "hot" A/C not cooling properly - fan relay replaced; 8/25/2001 - fan motor rattles and temp guage registers "hot" and A/C inoperable - replaced fan motor again (1st repl 2/4/2000); 9/14/2001 - "check engine" light on, no loss of power; spark plug cable set replaced under warranty.

Filed May 25, 2001 · Body, Engine · OK

In-shop for transmission 3 times (on 3rd trans); paint peeling on bumper (dealer refusted to paint);clear coat cracked and bubbled on spoiler & side mirror (dealer repainted); noticed A/C didn't work right after purchase; check engine light on (reason for replacing engine coil, etc. And converter); interior driver's door handle broke; dealer always fights getting us a loaner/rental car (but we have to have one since its our only car now!); always in shop an extensive amount of time except when they are paying for us a rental; manufacturer contacted by phone in may 2001, but offered no help.