2000 Hyundai Elantra: jerking or lurching

5 of the 197 complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Elantra describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2024
2
2023
5
2022
3
2021
6
2020
8
2019
3
2018
4
2017
22
2016
12
2015
4
2014
7
2013
19
2012
21
2011
9
2010
14
2009
3
2008
8
2007
6
2006
4
2005
3
2002
7
2001
5
2000
5
1999
7
1998
3
1997
3
1996
2
1995
2
1994
1
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 23, 2004 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · GA

1) when slowing down at an intersection vehicle downshifts with a thumping noise and the car jerks violently. When accelerating from an intersection the vehicle upshifts with a violent jerk. 2) check engine light is on and dealer states the gear 4 ratio is incorrect. 3) dealer unable to perform replacement unless car owner covers cost.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 8,127 miles · OH

Car continues to overheat. This is the fourth time it has happened; sometime the problem can not be duplicated and I am sent on my way even though it has happen before. The cylinder heads, water pump, thermostat, sensor and many others are only a few of the things that have been replaced on this problem. The car shuts-off without warning, and drives like a desiel engine (rough), you almost have to floor it to make the car stop and the dealer says it is normal; even though I hit another car going about 5mph because the car jerked foward and smashed my hood (I hit a ford:excrussion so he had no damage) and the transmission does not shift correctly. Sure the dealer ship tries to fix the problem but there have been times I have been out of my car for a long as 7 to 8 weeks and many times there don't even know whats wrong. I have tried to contact rick case the dearlership owner and I never reiceve a call or email.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · MD

In december, 2000, with only 5000 miles on the car, the transmission locked up and needed to be towed back to the dealer. Since then, the car has had nothing but transmission troubles. The transmission has gotten stuck in 2nd gear while out on the high way. When slowing down, it has suddenly jerked into first gear, causing the car to not accelerate. It has jerked into 2nd gear, feeling like the car has been rear ended. Each time it has been back to the dealer, they can find nothing wrong with the car. Presently, at 45,000 miles, it is getting another new transmission.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Acceleration · IL · 1 injury

Consumer has reported 5 times to dealer that the vehicle jerked forward, and there was no control over it. On 02-21-01, vehicle kept jerking forward with foot on brake, it was vibrating. Even in park vehicle kept doing it. It was so strong that lap seat back was so tight that it bruised and injured consumer's waist. Motion of vehicle caused a sprain ankle while trying to hold brake down. Dealer can't duplicate problem, and can't find a remedy. *ak

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Electrical · NJ

Recall 00v259001. After repairs vehicle started bucking. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not correct problem. *ak the vehicle was jerking and hesitating but the dealer could not find the cause.