Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked, lunged, and lost power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the issue as an electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who diagnosed that the maf sensor connector needed to be re-routed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v259001 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
1999 Hyundai Elantra: jerking or lurching
7 of the 128 complaints about the 1999 Hyundai Elantra describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
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.
While driving at any speed vehicle will jerk and engine stall. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
The automatic transmission slips and jumps out of gear, causing the engine to climb in RPM. At other times the transmission the trans waits to grab then jerks the car forward. As of this time the car has been in for the same problem at 12000, 39000, 42000 and it is going back in. The last time this happened the car was in the shop on 8/24/2000, after picking the car up from repairs the same problem returned on the way home and the car is going back in on 8/28/2000.
Rotors were warped;trunk lid do not close properly. You can stand beside the car and look down inside the trunk. Transmission jerks while stopped in traffic . While in th process of stopping the transmission feels as though it's going to fall out of the car. I've taken the car back to the dealer for these and other complaints and they continue to tell me that no problems can be found. Please help me get these issues resolved.
When slowing down to approach a complete stop transmission seems to pop or slip out of gear, causing the car to jerk very hard at times. Only happens when car is decelerating between 20-15 MPH.
While accelerating onto highway, vehicle lurched and refused to accelerate. High pitched whine from engine. Would not change gears. Emergency road service took along time to locate a service provider. Dealer was lacking in customer service & satisfaction. Manufacturer was not any more helpful, did not take complaint. It took 26 days to repair. Dealerships mechanic stated that manufacturer is aware of problem, and that they had resolved the problem, and that a recall had been issued. To date no notice of recall recieved nor has one been posted or reported by any government agency or other group.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâs ownerâs manual
- The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following...
- This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-SPEED dry-type dual...
- Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes P0705 (range switch signal problems),...
- Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list
- Ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752,...
- Automatic transaxle pulse generator diagnostic trouble codes P0717 & P0722
- Improved clutch release shaft upper and lower bushing
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain sufficiently elastic, resulting in transmission fluid leakage. This leakage can result in reduced pressure application to the clutches, brake, and kickdown servo, allowing them to slip.
- Risk
- Such slippage can cause premature deterioration of the friction element surfaces and could cause the vehicle not to accelerate, or not accelerate as expected, when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.
Recall number 99V178000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Hyundai Elantra jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1999 Hyundai Elantra?
7 of 128 owner complaints about the 1999 Hyundai Elantra (5%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Hyundai Elantra?
There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Hyundai Elantra
Stalling 23Check engine light 14No deployment 11Hesitation 9Transmission failure 9Slipping 8Loss of power 5
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