1999 Hyundai Elantra: complete transmission failure

Filed May 22, 2017 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was stopped, the gear shifter seized and the vehicle could not be shifted into gear. The dealer was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the solenoid assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the transmission failed completely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the transmission was replaced. The gear shifter seized again. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was informed to put a pencil into the shift lever release to release the gear shifter, but the failure recurred several more times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should have the vehicle repaired and then seek reimbursement. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v178000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.

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 Jun 22, 2007 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai elantra. The vehicle stalled while driving 15 MPH. The mechanic stated that a new transmission was needed. The current mileage is 138,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · FL

I took my 1999 hyundai elantra in to obrien auto park in fort myers service center to get looked at and fixed. I had trouble codes that I had checked prior going there at autozone that were codes po747, po743, po442. The first to are codes involving my automatic transmission. I viewed on your website that there were recalls on the pressure control solenoid that involved code po747 which states it was in the stuck on position! I told the service manager all of this there and he told me there were no recalls on the solenoid and that he couldn't do anything for me! I had 2 other codes that were, po732, and po734 pertaining to the 2nd and 4th gear ratio being incorrect! I explained that at first there was a electrical issue which change the codes to the state it's in now and he told me we'll look at it and call you when we find out anything. I said ok, he called a few hours later and told me the service tech said I needed a new transmission. I said no, I am not an idiot! There was an electrical problem and this is why I brought it in. He stated to me that, he could not go by the codes I had from autozone because they were generic codes and hyundai wouldn't except them. My only option was to have the transmission replaced. This guy is lying and I know it! Even the guy at autozone told me it was a electrical malfunction caused by the solenoid!!! Please help. Now I am out of work 2 days now and even may loose my job over this! Nothing was done to correct this problem and I would never buy a hyundai again!!!!!!!!

Filed Aug 15, 2004 · Transmission · 3,000 miles · NY · crash

I bought the car brand new. After about 8 months the car would get stuck in second gear when slow down. The car also kicks very hard while it does this. One time I was rounding a turn after it rained and as I slowed down around the corner the car kicked and the rear end of the car slid out into the plastic divider poles between the lanes. The poles caused a ding in the car an cracked a window. At the time it happened so fast I thought I had hit something and only a week later when the car kicked again did I realize that was probably what happened. I brought the car down to the dealer and was told I would be given a new pulse generator under warranty. Then there was a recall on a part in the transmission and that was fixed. The problem still persisted and I have had the pulse generator changed four more times. My warranty is now up and the problem has come back. I have even installed a brand knew transmission.

Filed Dec 18, 2002 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · VA

Upon accelerating, consumer states the vehicle speed stays at 30 MPH no matter how far you press the gas pedal. Took to dealer and they replaced the transmission. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Transmission · NY

Transmission made car buck severely when it downshifted.it slipped between second and third gear. Fluid was also leaking.transmission was replaced at 23,000 miles by the dealer. The car still slips between gears and now makes a clunking noise when decelerating. Manufacturer seemed unconcerned that transmission will need to be replaced for a second time.

Filed Aug 28, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Transmissions keeps failing. Consumer has replaced transmission 3 times. Cause is unknown.

Filed Dec 4, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

At 2,235 miles I was experiencing a harsh 2 to 3 upshift and alot of chugging noise. A whole new transmission was installed. The at 5.630 miles I had a leak in the brake master cylinder. Both items are being repaired under warranty but it is very inconvenient and frustrating to have a new car have these "serious" problems.