2010 Hyundai Elantra: transmission slipping

11 of the 380 complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Elantra describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 55,000
recalls: 0

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

Transmission slipping by model year

2023
2
2022
2
2021
2
2020
3
2018
2
2017
3
2016
5
2015
3
2013
2
2012
1
2011
1
2010
11
2009
1
2007
1
2006
1
2004
2
2001
1
2000
1
1999
8
1998
1
1997
8
1996
2
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Transmission · CA

December 4, 2021 while driving to San Diego, CA, interstate 8W, Hyundai started jerking and pulling very hesitant. I took the car to my mechanic on December 13th and he informed me that the transmission had a slippage problem! Shifting from 1st to 2nd and then again from 4th gear! Bottom line, I needed another Transmission! I called the federal safety agency at 888‑327‑4236 to report this issue, but only a written complaint was taken! We 2010 Hyundai Elantra owners need to file a Civil Lawsuit against Hyundai! There are numerous complaints that I've read regarding this same suspension Faulty! Please contact me [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed May 3, 2021 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NJ

The transmission slips when trying to accelerate and on inclines - losing power to the wheels (feels like you are in neutral, and the RPM's go way up). A very scary and dangerous feeling when merging onto a highway for instance. The car has been well maintained and had the transmission fluid replaced per schedule. As seen from others, this is a common complaint for this vehicle. The federal safety agency should order a recall. Have also noticed a clunking noise when coming to a hard stop.

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · IL

Vehicle has 85,000 miles and the transmission slips in 2nd and 3rd gears. Does not matter if the weather is warm or cold or if engine is warm or cold. Reoccurring problem for several months.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Transmission · 139,500 miles · PA

Bought my car used to find out that the transmission is slipping. I've looked online to see that I am not the only person with the same problems. Going on to the highway I've noticed that my rpms go high up to 3rd and dont kick into gear until I'm on flat surface on the highway also with a rough slam into the right gear, barely feels like I'm getting the right power. Even driving in the city my car has a rough jerk when going into gears. I cant believe this is not on a recall!!!?.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · MI

Transmission slips and jerks going to third gear and sometimes takes about 5 seconds to downshift if acceleration is needed as I'm entering a highway. My car had about 45,000 miles when this started to happen. A lot of people have the same problem according to online forums but the manufacture would not issue a recall on these defective transmissions.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

My transmission slips. There are an alarming amount of online forums showing this is an all too common problem with this vehicle yet no recall has been issued. I am also having problems with 3 out of the 4 power windows. The issue seems to be amother default in this model car because there were also plenty of others with this same issue. All 3 went out at the same time. The mechanic tried replacing the motor and other internal parts but it still will not work. The mechanic was unable to fix the problem.

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Engine · CA

Engine mounts are compromised. Transmission on vehicle, after undergoing a transmission fluid flush, is in need of replacement. Transmission is also slipping gears. The vehicle is making a clear noise during acceleration when in motion on both streets and on highways. When shifting between the first and second gear, the vehicle lurches violently as it slips. When starting the vehicle with the hood up, the engine physically moves a significant amount when starting.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Transmission · MA

For several months now my car feels as if it is slipping into neutral when I try to speed up on the highway. When I am doing city driving I can feel a jerking motion when accelerating from a stop position or slow movement. My car only has about 45,000 miles on it. Trying to get on the highway can become very nail biting when you try to speed up and your car slips into neutral. I find that I have to put the gas pedal to the floor, and get the rpms to 5, in order to get it into gear. I'm seeing far too many complaints regarding this and I'm not sure why it's not being recalled. Are they waiting for a fatality????

Filed Feb 8, 2015 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · PA

The problem started around 31,000 miles and continues now with 85,000 miles, while driving 40mph at stop and go or even uphill transmission seems to slip into neutral and will then be back in gear without any banging. The dealer changed the filter and fluid around 40,000 miles and blew us off. The time it takes to get back into gear is longer now than in the beginning. There's too many transmission complaints to be ignored. I recently received an unrelated recall for this car but will find another dealer 50 miles away to fix it.

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 Apr 18, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 55,000 miles · WI

When driving at highway speeds, the transmission slips out of gear and the rpms go sky high and the car runs like it is in neutral. I have to tap the brake before it will adjust and go back into gear. This seems to be a bigger problem when carrying passengers. The added weight appears to be a factor. It's rather dangerous since it can happen at any time without warning and happened just this past weekend when driving in minneapolis, mn in heavy traffic. Mileage reported is estimated for when I first noted this problem approximately a year ago. Not knowing a lot about cars, I didn't think to report it. When I first bought the car, I was typically driving from home to work and back, but have been traveling more frequently in the last year due to family activities. The problem occurs more often on longer trips.