2002 Hyundai Elantra acceleration complaints

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Acceleration · 16,000 miles · PA

While at a complete stop, the vehicle lurched forward. The dealer replaced the throttle piston twice, but the problem continued. *ak *sc

Filed Sep 16, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · PA · crash

While driving automatic transmission stuck between gears, and vehicle lurched forward, causing driver to lose control. Vehicle ran off the road due to this problem.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Acceleration · CA

After about 4,000 miles the engine developed a flat spot in the engine right at about 4000 RPM.it is annoying and potentially dangerous when trying to pass on the freeway. I have to reset the ECM about every 1500-2000 miles. After I reset the ECM. The flat spot,or lag, is gone for about 1500-2000 miles. I have had to reset it about 5 times so far. Two different dealers have beem able to locate ,or correct the problem.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 2,200 miles · OH · crash

When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *jb on several occasions, while parked the engine revved up, which caused the consumer to hit another vehicle. *tt

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Acceleration · 180,000 miles · MI

Consumer is hearing a whistling noise while driving the vehicle. Vehicle would not accelerate ,and had to be towed. Vehicle has been in several times for the same problem.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Acceleration · 18,000 miles · PA

The accelerator pedal became stuck, which caused the vehicle to accelerate faster.

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Acceleration · FL

When at a stand still and foot on the brake the vehicle automatically surged forward. Ts

Filed May 9, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Brake/gas pedals are too close, causing driver to push gas/brake at the same time.*ak