2008 Hyundai Elantra transmission problems

Filed Dec 31, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · NY

2008 Elantra should be added to the crankshaft Theta II recall. 2098 Elantra has the 2.0L engine unlike its prior years where they are made with a 1.6L engine. Last week my 2008 Elantra exhibited all the signs of this malfunction (A knocking noise from the engine that increases in frequency as the engine rpm increases. Reduced power and/or hesitation and vibration. Illumination of the “check engine” light in the instrument cluster. Illumination of the “engine oil pressure” warning lamp.) When this occured i had taken it to Auto Zone and had the computer scanned for error codes. (See attached report). Based on the report a tune up was done, ignition coil replaced and sensor replaced. Car would still not start. When my mechanic furthe diagnosed it (he could not find the issue until he used his scope camera)he found the issue was that there is damage to the "trigger wheel" inside the crank shaft. He also said this almost never happens in a car and does not know what could have made this happen. Please investigate this issue further, this is a dangerous situation of engine seizing and should be investigated immediately and thoroughly.

Filed Nov 24, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 57,000 miles · CA

My car wouldn't start and hissed when it did king hyundai said "hissing was the condensation because it hadn't been driven for so long" (3 years - just went out and started it once in a while). Kh told me after extensive checking & videoing the underside of car (they sent me video) that it was the battery. It died on the way home ! And then: - kh misdiagnosed my car three times ! - head gasket now - kh told me they took "several test drives" yet the mileage in & the millage out on their invoice was exactly the same ! - took over a month to give me estimate - will not return my calls (30+ calls) to the service manager - dealer manager failed to return my calls also - even though hyundai customer care dept themselves suggested the dealer honor the 100,000/10 year warranty - kh refused ! - kh had put an erroneous lien on the car the day of purchase and it took me over a month to have removed - please note: my mother bought the car new from this same dealer - I was with mom and she wrote them a check for the full purchase price. Kh convinced mom to allow them to put lien on the car which kh told us would be immediately removed so they could get the financing bonus or whatever they call it. So when I went to sell the car earlier this year (mom passed away as well as my sister in boca raton and I'm trying to orchestrate this from california where I live ) and I had to get a duplicate title the lien was right there !!! Long story short it took me over a month to have erroneous lien removed so I could even get the title ! The kh denied putting the lien on (remember I was there) and when I called the lien holder - they also denied ever putting it on - blah blah blah. It took me dozens of phone calls to get to the bottom of this - please help me! And this is the short version !

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Transmission · 153,002 miles · VA

The vehicle will roll away when placed in park (while stationary) if attempting to park on any slight incline or decline. A ratcheting sound is heard coming from the transmission when this occurs as the vehicle is rolling out of control. Sometimes it starts to roll after you have exited the vehicle. The vehicle experienced the same concern several years ago and the transmission was replaced with a good used transmission. Now the used transmission is experiencing the same issue with not staying in park. A pedestrian was nearly struck last week by the vehicle rolling away but I was able to get back in it and stop it with the service brake. I have read online that this is a common occurrence with the hyundai elantra automatic transmissions.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Transmission · 126,345 miles · CA

On august 3rd 2018 I purchase a 2008 hyundai elantra from campbell auto finance used cars and trucks in gilroy california when I was driving home on the freeway doing 65 I heard a big thumping noise in the front passenger side like it shifted out of drive and came back into drive the check engine light came on every time I drove the car it will make that noise pop out of gear and go back into drive on august 7th 2018 I was driving my car back to gilroy the car made a hard bumping noise and then the car was stuck into 3rd gear and it's still stuck in 3rd gear and it will not come out

Filed Jan 6, 2018 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · CA

Transmission slams into third gear while driving (could be on side street, could be on the highway) and can only operate in third after that until the engine is turned off. I took it to a transmission place and they said it is the computer not the mechanics of the transmission. Check engine light does come on when this happens. This has happened multiple times first being in november the most recent was yesterday on the freeway. I have serviced the transmission appropriately.

Filed Sep 2, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 89,000 miles · MA · crash

Accident major tried stoping and car stop alittle then gas excelarates forward never notified about recall caused three accents after

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · 109,600 miles · CA

Was driving at regular speed (35mph to 40mph) then my I felt a stall transmission and my car couldn't shift up or down was keeping into 3rd gear and my engine light came on!

Filed May 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 63,980 miles · IL

Entering a crowded parking lot in the city of chicago, I slowed down to approx. 2 MPH (almost idle speed) as I approached the ticket dispenser when all of a sudden the car accelerated over 6000 rpms and took off. As reflex, I slammed the brakes (since the ABS doesn't work without power) but the acceleration kept increasing and the brakes were not inhibiting movement so I then forced the key out of the ignition and pulled the emergency break - all within a second or two. The car stopped within inches of hitting a few other cars and people inside those cars after the forward momentum had been overcompensated by the initial brake push and emergency braking. There was a strong burnt rubber and oil smell but it wasn't from the tires. The check engine light came on after two driving cycles and has remained on. This is a very serious situation that needs attention! I am very experienced driver and knew what to do and how to do it but was still within inches of seriously hurting others and destroying property. I also suffered whiplash on my neck and hit the steering column as a result of the sudden stop. Air bags were not deployed. There are several incidents that have been reported in the past few months (march 2013 - may 2013) by drivers in several states on this same year model. I am urging the federal safety agency to look into this. I will also contact hyundai and if hyundai doesn't respond I will be contacting media outlets because hyundai owners need to be informed of this very dangerous and potentially fatal situation.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 120,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate but then suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down. The contact stated that he had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. After the vehicle was stopped and the engine was turned off, the contact noticed that the accelerator pedal was seized. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/10/13*lj updated 05/21/2013

Filed Feb 9, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 29,755 miles · FL

While driving the car began to accelerate on its own,had to push hard on brakes to avoid, hitting another car.brakes had to be applied hard.