2010 Hyundai Elantra: hesitation when accelerating

8 of the 380 complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Elantra describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 58,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

2023
3
2022
2
2021
2
2020
7
2019
8
2018
6
2017
21
2016
6
2015
5
2014
7
2013
9
2012
7
2011
2
2010
8
2009
1
2008
9
2005
2
2004
1
2003
4
2002
3
2001
3
2000
6
1999
9
1998
1
1997
1
1994
1
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Transmission · 157,575 miles · OH

2010 hyundai elantra hesitates and jerks when accelerating. This happened intermittently after a year or two after buying it brand new. At 160,000, it happens more frequently. This happens at about 30 to 40 miles an hour (sometimes higher while on highway). It happens on city street or highway. I have seen many complaints online about this and do not understand why it is not a recall.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated to shift from second into third gear without warning. Also, when the vehicle made a hard stop, it made a clunking sound. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The contact spoke with parks hyundai of gainesville (3111 n main st, gainesville, fl 32609, (352) 372-4251) and was informed that they could not assist since the vehicle was purchased as is. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000. *ln*jb *bf *bf*jb

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Steering · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the steering coupler clicked and hesitated to turn. In addition, the steering wheel made a clunking noise while turning. South bay hyundai (20433 hawthorne blvd, torrance, california 90503) diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Transmission · CA

Transmission fails every 35,000 to 45,000 miles. Replaced twice under 90,000 miles. Starts as the car hesitates to shift or does not shift for a few minutes. This happens on city streets and highways.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Steering · 36,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. When the vehicle was started and the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, there was a knocking sound and a slight hesitation was felt in the steering column. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps system was faulty and needed to be repaired and updated. The steering coupling was also faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Transmission · 51,300 miles · PA

A failing transmission in a low mileage car is an issue. At just over 51,000 miles my automatic transmission began jerking into gear between 2nd and 3rd. After having it diagnosed I was told they were able to "sort-of feel what I was talking about" and initially recommended a fluid change. When I asked questions about that, suddenly I was told it was in internal failure and I needed the transmission replaced. That evening the slipping got worse and the transmission hesitated going into reverse and had a big problem shifting up hills. With a transmission not shifting normally and power being affected because of that, this is a safety issue. This problem developed quickly and did not present itself as one might expect a failing transmission to do.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · NJ

While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. Also when the transmission was put into reverse, the vehicle would hesitate before suddenly moving backward. The vehicle was diagnosed but no problem was found. The vehicle continued to experience the defect after being diagnosed. This is starting to happen daily. I have noticed that many people on this site have had the same issue. This really needs to be looked into before it becomes a bigger problem. It can cause accidents. When trying to accelerate and enter highways it's a problem. The car hesitates and revs before accelerating.

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. The contact also stated that when the transmission was put into reverse, the vehicle would hesitate before suddenly moving backward. The vehicle was diagnosed but no problem was found. The contact indicated that the vehicle continued to experience the defect. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,000.