2001 Hyundai Elantra: jerking or lurching

5 of the 315 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Elantra describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 30 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 May 22, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · 118,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 50 MPH, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle made a rumbling noise and jerked to the right while driving. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the lower control arm replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission began to jerk and the steering wheel seized for a brief moment. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Feb 1, 2007 · Engine · FL

Tl*- the contact stated that the 2001 hyundai elantra had stalling problems. While driving at 55-60 MPH on the freeway the vehicle lost power. She stated that in january 07 while driving after dark the vehicle jerked hard and the dash oard lights came on as the vehicle stalled. The contact's vehicle 'barely missed getting struck by a school bus. The contact stated that when she tried to start the vehicle it will not always start.

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · VA

When the car is started cold and put into drive, foot applied to the gas, there is a period (approx 10-15 seconds) of hesitation and then the vehicle will jerk forward. This is especially dangerous when starting the car and trying to pull into traffic from a parallel parking space. I have tried to pull the car out into traffic and it hesitates for an extended period. I have almost been hit on several occassions trying to get the vehicle moving.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · NY

When car is started cold and put into reverse, foot applied to the gas, there is a period of hesitation before it goes into gear. After you reach the point to put the car into drive it once again hesitates causing a "jerking" feeling. The car has been brought in twice a month for the past 6 months and the problem is still on going. I have contacted hyundai customer service and spoke with chris. He was no help either. He promised me over and over that the problem would be resolved and once again nothing was done. I contacted kevin at the fucillo import center (they sold me the car) he told me his service department has made several attempts to remedy the problem but they never actually fixed it. They replaced the transmission, sensors, valves and other numerous items only for the same problem to reoccur. The general manager offered to trade me into a used vehicle for. I declined. I have paid lots of money on this car why would I want more problems??? Since the purchase of the car I have had nothing but problems!! The window panels have peeled numerous times. They have been replaced and still peeled. I don't believe this is due to the body shop, I think this has to do with the quality of the product. The car has been taken in to have them replaced and there were times when the body shop was never notified the car was there. Hence they were never replaced. I have told many people who have looked into to buying a hyundai that they are not worth the time, money or aggravation. I hate my car!! Never again will I deal with such rude, unqualified people again!