Vehicle "surges" to very high RPM without warning. Has been to dealer x3 for repair/adjustment. Last time at dealership 04-10-03 the throttle sensor was replaced. )n 05-02-03 "surging" occurred again, causing crash. Also vehicle pulled violently to right after brakes were applied, car skidded prior to impact even with ABS brakes. No air bag deployment. Crash speed est. At 25-30 MPH.
2002 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints
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While driving at 70 MPH the vehcile will stall out without warning. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership 3 times for this problem. The dealership replaced several parts, but the vehicle still stalls out. Cause still unknown. Ts
5/08/02, 5/29/02: burning oil. Dealer replaced engine but it also has a problem! Still waiting to get my new car back which I expected to be trouble-free for at least the first few years!
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