1999 Hyundai Elantra: hesitation when accelerating

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 Apr 26, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 216,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. While accelerating from a stop sign at 5 MPH, the vehicle momentarily hesitated before continuing to accelerate. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 216,000. Updated 07/01/10 *bf the consumer was informed there was a problem with the mass air flow sensor reading incorrectly at idle. Also, one of the spark plugs wires was defective. Updated 07/02/10.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Engine · 75,000 miles · ID

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle also stalled while driving less than 50 MPH. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 99v178000 (power train:automatic transmission) and 00v259001 (electrical system:wiring), although the failures were identical. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the transmission was failing and the vehicle was not accelerating properly when the pedal was depressed. Instead of gaining speed, the vehicle hesitated while driving 15 MPH. Through online research, he discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v178000 (power train:automatic transmission) and took the vehicle to the dealer. He was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall; therefore, they were not responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 76,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle stalls daily at low speeds, also sputters and hesitates. Dealer cannot remedy.*ak

Filed Mar 1, 2002 · Acceleration · MA

Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration. Driver feels its unsafe when pulling into an intersection and vehicle hesitates to go. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

While driving vehicle hesitates and then transmission slips out of gear, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. *ak the vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afeterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on, the air system stopped completely due to the heater fan and motor assembly failure. Check the engine light came on due to burned spark plug wires.

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Transmission · MA

Vehicle hesitates to accelerate when consumer presses the accelerator, this has almost caused an accident.

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Transmission · MO

When shifting the transmission gears into drive, vehicle would hesitate before catching or accelerating. Happens only when pressure is applied on pedal. Have taken to dealer for repairs.