1997 HYUNDAI Elantra Problems

155

Complaints Reported

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POWER TRAIN

27 complaints

MY CAR STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES, WHILE ALL MAINTENANCE WAS TAKEN CARE OF, STARTED SLIPPING GEARS, THEN I COULD NO LONGER REVERSE THE CAR. I, DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS HAD TO LET IT GO FOR A WHILE, BUT THEN GOT A REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. AFTER THAT, 9,000 MILES LATER, I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I JUST DON'T THINK IT'S RIGHT THAT ANY CAR, AFTER JUST 70,000 MILES SHOULD HAVE THE TRANSMISSION GO. MANY PEOPLE TELL ME THEY ARE "DISPOSABLE" VEHICLES, BUT THIS IS THE SECOND HYUNDAI I HAVE OWNED, AND HAVE LOVED SO MUCH. I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THEY ARE AFFORDABLE, BUT DON'T THINK I WILL CONSIDER MYSELF A LOYAL HYUNDAI DRIVER EVER AGAIN. *JB

May 24, 2006

THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING AND THE CAR IS SLIPPING OR NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY DURING NORMAL DRIVING!*AK

Jul 10, 2004

TRANSMISSION DIED AT 67000. REPEATEDLY HAD THE CAR IN FOR KNOCKING SOUNDS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR AT 14 MILES. TRANSMISSION WILL STICK IN FIRST GEAR. THIRD HYUNDAI I BOUGHT. ALL HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM HYUNDAI AGAIN. *JB

May 17, 2003

CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR UNLESS OVERIDE IS DEPLOYED WITH PEN PER DEALER. *AK

Aug 23, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION JUST SHUTS OFF AND IS ALSO LEAKING FLUID.*JB

May 23, 2002

+ 22 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

21 complaints

1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, MY CAR GOT TOTALED ON 5/18/2015,. I RECEIVED A CONCUSSION AND JOINT PAIN ALL OVER FOR MONTHS FROM A COLLISION THAT HAPPENED THIS DAY. MY AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I WAS GOING 40 TO 45 MPH WHEN A VAN MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF ME. HER FAULT, I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE TO DO ANY GOOD. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. I HAD NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. I CONTACTED NHTSA ON 5/19/15 MADE A COMPLAINT. I CALLED HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY WHO FINALLY CAME AND LOOKED AT THE CAR BEFORE IT WAS TAKEN BY THE INSURANCE, DUE TO IT BEING TOTALED. IT WOULDN'T EVEN START. HYUNDAI TOTALLY DISMISSED IT AND CONTRADICTED THEMSELVES IN THE LETTER THEY SENT ME. THEY SAID THE CAR DID WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO. REALLY? I NOW HAVE POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME. PTSD. I REPLAY THIS OVER AND OVER IN MY HEAD. THERE NEEDS TO BE A CLASS ACTION AND RECALL FOR THIS. I DON'T HAVE MY VEHICLE ANYMORE BUT THE SCARS ARE STILL THERE BECAUSE OF HYUNDAI. AN AIRBAG IS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT YOU DURING A COLLISION. FAILURE TO DEPLOY IS A FAILURE AND NOT DOING WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO. HYUNDAI HAS ALREADY RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM OR GLITCH. IT WON'T BE TOO LATE FOR THEM. UPDATED 9/15/15 *LN UPDATED 12/10/2015 *JS

Aug 05, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES FRONT DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. *AK

Mar 18, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER HIT THE BRAKES WHILE ON A WET SURFACE, LOST CONTROL, HIT THE BANK AND ALMOST OVER TURNED. *SCC *JB

Nov 12, 2003

Crash: 1

DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPOY DURING A 35MPH FRONT END COLLISION. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO NECK AND CHEST AREA. CONSUMER STATED THAT AIRBAG LIGHT WAS FUNCTONING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *JB

Jan 16, 2002

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. DEALER SAID IT WAS JUST THE SENSOR, BUT HAD NOT REPLACED SENSOR. *AK

Mar 12, 2001

+ 16 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

13 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AFTER THE REPAIR. THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED IN THE SAME LOCATION. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V095001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), THAT MAY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE ORIGINAL PART WOULD HAVE TO BE AVAILABLE IN ORDER FOR THE REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SAVE THE ORIGINAL PART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Apr 16, 2012

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY FOR OVER FIVE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A FUEL TANK LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V095001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE: TANK). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

Sep 11, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE FOR EMISSIONS TESTING, IN WHICH IT FAILED. AFTER INSPECTION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND SHE ALSO SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT ALTHOUGH SHE WAS EXPERIENCING IDENTICAL FAILURES MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V095001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), HER VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $510. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Jul 10, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER A RECALL IN 2000, HOWEVER, THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG AT THAT TIME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IN 2000, HE IS NO LONGER ON THE RECALL LIST. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 10/03/07 *TR

Sep 14, 2007

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V095001 CONCERNING FUEL TANK. DEALER REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Mar 22, 2005

+ 8 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

12 complaints

MY 1997 HYUNDAI/ELANTRA GLS HAS A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD THAT WAS DETECTED BY MY HUSBAND, THE CAR HAS 98,600. MILES AND OUT OF WARRANT,BUT IT HAS TO BE FIXED. IT COULD BE A HEALTH PROBLEM IF YOU ARE TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES, AND DO NOT KNOW THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. WE TRAVEL A LOT OF MILES ,NOW MY HUSBAND KNOWS WHY HE WAS SO EXHAUSTED LAST TRIP. WE JUST WANT SOMEONE TO KNOW THIS. *NM

Oct 17, 2005

VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED FOR AN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED ON THE WELD. IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Mar 09, 2005

THERE IS A SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHERE PASSENGERS CANNOT BREATH AND EYES START BURNING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. *AK *ML

May 09, 2000

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Feb 01, 2000

NOTED COOLANT LEAK - INSPECTED FOUND RAD PETCOCK HAD BROKEN WHERE SCREWED IN TO RAD. *AK

Jan 30, 2000

+ 7 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY

12 complaints

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997, HYUNDAI ELANTRA. SHE STATED THERE WAS A RECALL IN 1997 FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, BUT THE MANUFACTURER SAID THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. IT NEEDED T TO BE FIXED. *AK

Aug 05, 2005

I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT MY HYUNDAI ELANTRA HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER MOTOR, IN 1997, I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1998, AND IN 2002 MY MOTOR BLEW UP. I TOOK IT IN AND THE SERVICE SAID THAT IT WASN'T COVERED AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO GET IT FIXED! I RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS A RECALL SO I TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID THAT IT HAD NEVER BEEN RECALLED - AND I TRIED CALLING THE HYUNDAI HOTLINE 800) 633-5151 AND I PUSHED 5 TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE ABOUT IT AND IT HUNG UP ON ME! N A 2 MONTH TIME SPAN ALL FOUR OF MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKE WHICH I THINK SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR BEING SO THIN AND FRAGILE ANYWAY! IF HYUNDAI WANTS TO MAKE CARS WITH WARRANTIES I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD HONOR THEM AND FIX THE CRAPPY CARS THAT THEY MAKE!*AK

Sep 06, 2003

CONSUMER STATES LEFT DASH VENT, REAR LOUVERS WON'T STAY UP WITHOUT AIR BLOWING TO KEEP IT IN UP POSITION. DEALER FOUND TAB ON VENT LINKAGE BROKEN. DASH ASSEMBLY AND VENT REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES WHEN CAR IS COLD, DRIVER'S SIDE VENT CLOSES BY ITSELF, HAS TO WARM ENGINE AND GET HEAT BLOWING THROUGH VENT TO STAY UP. *TT

May 15, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL, 97V026, RELATING TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WHICH HE NEVER RECEIVED. *TT

May 15, 2002

IF THERE IS ANY MOISTURE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, IT IS NOT REMOVED WHEN WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN AND BACK UP. ASKED HYUNDAI DEALER TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT. THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND THAT IT WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HYUNDAI. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

Oct 02, 2000

+ 7 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

9 complaints

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE BATTERY HAVE EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jun 27, 2002

FUSE BLOWN FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLOCK. MJS

Jul 06, 1999

BATTERY MISSING TWO CELL CAPS AND OTHERS LOOSE. MJS

Jul 06, 1999

SPARK PLUGS FAILED CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. MJS

Jul 06, 1999

BLOWN FUSE CAUSING BATTERY TO EXPLODE. MJS

Jul 06, 1999

+ 4 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

7 complaints

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *ET

Jan 27, 2000

MASTER CYLINDER WITH THE ABS BRAKES, THE CLUTCH WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS NO CLUTCH. DEALER CONTACTED, AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, REPAIR WORK DONE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK.ET.

Dec 08, 1998

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 07, 1998

ROTORS FAILED RESULTING IN GRINDING NOISE.

Sep 24, 1998

MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPAIRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. CONSUMER STILL FEELS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE AS IT SHOULD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 29, 1998

+ 2 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

6 complaints

FAILURE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. STARTED TO FAIL AT ABT 30,000. *AK

Jun 27, 2001

WATER LEAKING FROM RIGHT SIDE GLOVE BOX TO THE FLOOR. SAW WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOOD AND AROUND HOOD. IF I GO TO THE CAR WASH, IT LEAKS.

Sep 07, 2000

REAR & FRONT DOOR HANDLE CRACKED. *ET

Jan 27, 2000

DOOR HANDLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILS TO WORK. WOULD HAVE TO OPEN DOOR ON THE OUTSIDE WHILE BEING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALL THE DOOR HANDLES ON VEHICLE ARE BROKEN. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK

Nov 22, 1999

ORIGINAL & ONE INSIDE DOOR RELEASE FAILED (INSTALLING 3RD ONE NOW).

May 18, 1999

+ 1 more complaint for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

HYUNDAI CHARGED FOR RECALL - DID NOT PERFORM RECALL. CAR STILL NOT FIXED. HYUNDAI STILL HAS THE MONEY. *TR

Nov 24, 2014

HEAD LINER IN REAR IS FALLING .*ET

Jan 27, 2000

GLOVE COMPARTMENT WARPED. *ET

Jan 27, 2000

HEADLINER FALLING DOWN.

Sep 24, 1998

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 complaints

RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED. MJS

Jul 06, 1999

LEFT TURN SIGNAL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ORDERED NEW PART AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. *AK.ET.

Dec 08, 1998

INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ILLUMINATION CONTROL RHEOSTAT.

Sep 24, 1998

ASHTRAY LIGHT FAILED THREE TIMES.

Sep 24, 1998

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

WHEN ACCELERATING AND LETTING OFF GAS PEDAL, AND GETTING BACK ON GAS PEDAL ENGINE IDLES UP REALLY HIGH, AND VEHCLE BUCKS FORWARD LIKE SLAMMING ON BRAKES, BUT FOOTAS NOT ON BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 07, 2002

CAR HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK

Apr 24, 2000

CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON & OFF.*ET

Jan 27, 2000

TIRES

3 complaints

THE ENTIRE TREAD SECTION DEBONDED AND SEPERATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE IMMEDIATELLY LOST ALL PRESSURE. THE VEHICHE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND LEFT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE BECAME AIRBORNE FOR 40 TO 50 FEET AND IMPACTED ON THE RIGHT FORWARD QUARTER PANEL. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED FOUR TIMES COMING TO REST ON IT'S WHEELS. ALL THE OCCUPANT WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS, WHICH SAVED THEIR LIVES. ALL WERE AIRLIFTED TO GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN PHOENIX AZ. MY WIFE SUFFERED TWO DISLOCATED CARPELS IN HER LEFT WRIST, BRUISED LEFT SHOULDER AND BRUISED RIGHT ARM. MY DAUGHTER'S RIGHT WRIST WAS SEVERLY LACERATED THAT REQUIRED INTENSIVE RECONTRUCTIVE SURGERY. MY SON'S SUFFERED ONLY BUMPS AND BRUISES AND WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL. MY DAUGHTER IS GOING TO REQUIRE EXTENSIVE REHAB FOR HER RIGHT HAND, BUT THE DOCTOR IS OPTIMISTIC FOR RECOVERY. THESE TIRES WERE RECENTLY ROTATED, WERE PROPERLY SERVICED AND INSPECTED BEFORE MY FAMILY LEFT ON THEIR TRIP.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P175/65R14 )

Aug 09, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TREAD, (UNIROYAL P175).

Dec 10, 1998

UNIROYAL YOLDYPRI 476 (P175) TIRES DID NOT HOLD AIR PROPERLY CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND FAILURE.

Nov 25, 1998

SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

DT: WHEN PURHASED VEHICLE 3 YEARS AGO THE SEAT BELTS WORKED. ABOUT 6-8 MONTHS LATER 2 REAR SEAT BELTS, ONE ON THE LEFT AND ONE ON THE RIGHT, QUIT WORKING. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT MOVE FROM THE RETRACTOR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT OR TRAUMA TO THE SEAT BELT, THEY SIMPLY QUIT WORKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO SAID CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOPR SEAT BELT REPAIRS. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED WHATEVER THE DEALER SAID GOES. NO CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER TO PAY FOR SEAT BELT REPAIRS. *AK

Aug 22, 2005

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS VEHICLE SLID AND CAUSED A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A TREE, WHICH DESTROED THE FRONT END. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED IN CRASH AND DRIVER WAS KILLED. *AK

Jul 08, 1999

Crash: 1

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 complaints

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH ON MY '97 HYUNDAI SONATA BROKE AND ITS REALLY BIG SAFETY CONCERN. I'VE BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND ITS NOT JUST ME WHO HAS THAT PROBLEM THE DOOR LATCH BREAKS EASILY AND IT COSTS A LOT OF MONEY TO GET IT FIXED SINCE THE PART COSTS $93 +. AND SINCE THE DOOR CAN'T OPEN ITS GOING TO COST A LOST OF MONEY FOR LABOR BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO GET THE DOOR OPENED SOMEHOW AND LABOR GOING TO BE VERY EXPENSIVE. HERE'S THE WEBSITE THAT REFERRED ME: HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/VIEWCOMMENTS_REVIEW_46625.HTML. *NM

Aug 03, 2005

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN. *CB

Jan 17, 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

ENGINE CHECL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED THREE TIMES. MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY REPLACED CANISTER CLOSE VALVE AND PURGE CONTROL VALVE. HOWEVER, ENGINE LIGHT WAS BACK ON AGAIN.*AK

Jul 11, 2002

WHILE DRIVING ENGINIE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS TO DEALER FOR STALLING PROBLEM. *AK

May 22, 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

CAR STALL ON ME WHEN I AM AT A LIGHT OR A COMPLETE STOP IT WILL CHANGE FIRST GEAR WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I GO AROUND 20 MPH IT WILL STALL OUT ON ME THEN POP INTO GEAR....THEN THE CAR WILL GO REALLY SLOW TILL IT WILL GET ITSELF TOGETHER...I HAVE CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IN THE CAR CHANGE THE TIME BELT IN THE CAR CHANGE SPARK PLUGS IN THE CAR CHANGE THE AIR FILTER IN THE CAR AND ETC...THE LIST GOES ON...THE GUYS FROM THE HYUANDI DEALER IN NEWPORT NEWS IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND ....SAYING THEY DONT SEE NO PROBLEM BUT FIXING EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE CAR...IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW...I WILL BE HOME AFTER 8PM IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME OR LEAVE ME AN EMAIL I WILL REPLY BACK. *AK

May 30, 2001

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR NEW I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE PULSE GENERATOR REPLACED TWICE, AND THE ELECTRICAL WIRING REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT KEPT BURING OUT. I WOULD REPEATEDLY TAKE MY CAR INTO FAIRFAX HYUNDAI FOR SERVICE DUE TO SLIPPING TRANSMISSION, CAR CUTTING OFF AND STEERING LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY AT 65MPH SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST ETC. FINALLY ON 17 MARCH 1999, APPROXIAMATELY 4 WEEKS AFTER PAYING 350 DOLLARS TO HAVE MY ENGINE CLEANED (RECOMMENDED BY SERVICE MANAGER) MY ENGINE BLEW AT 15 MPH. OIL WAS SPURTING OUT EVERYWHERE AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO GIVE THE THE HYUNDAI COMPLAINANT LINE NUMBER. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. STATED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GET THAT NUMBER FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR.. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOMMY HAS REFUSED TO GIVE ME THE NUMBER BUT STATES THAT HE IS WILLING TO WORK OUT A REASONABLE RATE FOR PARTS A LABOR. GRANTED I HAVE 78,000 MILES ON A 97' HOWEVER THESE ARE ALL HIGHWAY MILES 167 MILES ROUNDTRIP TO WORK. ALL SCHEDULED MAINTANENCE WAS DONE. I DO NOT THINK NOR FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO BE SADDLED WITH THIS LEMON ANY LONGER NOR SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS SINCE THE CAR HAS BEEN GOING BACK FOR MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS SINCE 6/97 THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *AK

Jul 13, 1999

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED PLUGS AND WIRES, AND REROUTED EVAP LINE. IT DID NOT REMEDY SITUATION. *AK

May 04, 2001

IGNITION COIL AND PCV VALVE REPLACE. MJS

Jul 06, 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

NHTSA RECALL 00V095000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 037. TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR TWO DAYS LATER. PRESENTLY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THEY WON'T MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.*AK

Jul 18, 2000

CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL 00V09O000/ FUEL TANK REPAIRS. ABOUT TWO DAYS LATER, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK. *AK

Jun 27, 2000

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

THE VEHICLE IS NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jun 24, 1999

HAD PUSHED ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR PICK UP (SPEED), ACCORDING TO MANUAL. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY PICK UP (SPEED). TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM & IT DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AT ALL. *AK

Nov 20, 1997

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE/CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON JANUARY 5, 2000 PER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: SQ00003 (FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00V095002 OR 00V095001 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

Mar 27, 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V095002 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000. UPDATED 04/18/17 *LJ *TR

Sep 16, 2016

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TRAVELING WEST ON ADAM SHEPHERDS PKWY, I HAD A GREEN LIGHT, LADY OPPOSITE SIDE TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF ME, RESULTED IN COLLISION. HER FAULT. WITNESSES SAID SHE HESITATED BUT WENT ANYWAY. SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO YIELD. I COULD OF BEEN KILLED! MY FRONT DUAL AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I CAN HARDLY MOVE MY RIGHT ARM, MY BACK, MY NECK MY CHEST HURTS. I WAS TAKEN THEN TO NORTON'S EMERGENCY ROOM . I CAN'T SIT OR LAY DOWN OR STAND TOO LONG. CAN'T HOLD ON TO ANYTHING. VERY SORE, STRAINED MUSCLES AND BRUISING OF MUSCLES.

May 19, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

SAFETY RECALL ON THE 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WAGON REGARDING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE IN THE GAS TANK WAS INITIATED IN 2001. AS AN OWNER OF SUCH VEHICLE, I RESPONDED AND RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A NEW GAS CAP.........AND WAS INFORMED THAT WAS THE FIX. THE TANK WAS NEVER CHECKED FOR CRACKS OR EVEN IF THE PRESSURE WAS CORRECTED BY THE NEW GAS CAP. *TR

Jul 19, 2009

SEATS

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLID FORWARD. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT'S LOWER BODY TO BECOME JAMMED UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH ALSO CAUSED HIM TO REAR END THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND IT HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 124,015. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF THE CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES, BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. UPDATED 07/29/08

Jun 03, 2008

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

DT: CONSUMER FOUND 2 RECALL WARNINGS CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND FUEL TANK WITH A POSSIBLE LEAK ON THE INTERNET. HE IS NOT GETTING VEHICLE SERVICED. *AK

Jun 01, 2005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.I HAVE BEEN IN REPEATEDLY FOR THIS TO BE CORRECTED TO NO AVAIL. PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION REPEATEDLY. ENGINE WAS CAUSING A VACUUM AND NOT ALLOWING TO CAR TO SHIFT.

Jan 15, 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

02 SENSOR REPLACED ON 8-6-01, B/U LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED ON 8-6-01,IGNITION COILS REPL. ON 9-21-99, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT BEEN RESET 10 TIMES,#1 & #4 NOT FIRING 10 TIMES OR MORE, CAR LOOSES POWER, CHUGS THEN DIES 2 TIMES. *AK

Feb 17, 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

WINDOW CONTROL- WHEN ROLLING UP YHE RUBBER GET CAUGHT IN THE WINDOW. THIS IS STILL A PROBLEM , I GUESS IT WAS FIX RIGHT HOPEFUL THIS TIMEWHICH WAS 7-24-01. EMISSION-WAS A PROBLEM .I THINK IT'S STILL A PROBLEM I REALLY DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS NOT PRETAING TO THE TRANSMISSION.TRANSMISSION-ALWAYS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AND STILL IS. THE CAR JERKS BUCK,AND IT ACTS LIKE IT BE SFITING TO ANOTHER GEAR SOMETIMES. I;M BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIND NOTHING. WAIT UNTIL THE ENIGINE LIGHT COMES ON.THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM CAUSE THIS HAS GOTTEN TO MY BACK. I CONTACT THE MANUF THEY DON'T CARE ,THEY JUST SAY AS LONG AS THERE IS A WARRANTY ON THE CAR THEY WILL KEEP FIXING, BUT IT'S NOT .THEY SAID A NEW ONE WAS PUT IN . I'M STILL HAVING A PROBLEM ALL I AK FOR WAS A ANOTHER CAR.AS BEE. *AK

Jul 28, 2001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS BROKEN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. WHEN HANDLE BROKE DRIVER'S SIDE OCCUPANT WAS UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE. ALSO, A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE,.WHEN TRUNING OFF VEHICLE WITH KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 07, 2000

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

POWER WINDOW & DOOR LOCKS FAILED.*ET

Jan 27, 2000

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT PULLED TO THE LEFT. THIS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC REALIGNED VEHICLE. SOMETIME LATER, PROBLEM OF ALIGNMENT REAPPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP, WHICH HAD CHANGED HANDS, & WAS INFORMED ALIGNMENT MACHINE IS BROKEN & PROBLEM CAN NOT BE CORRECTED. VEHICLE HAS ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK *ML

Jan 07, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

EVAPORATOR SYSTEM LEAKING, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED. MJS

Jul 06, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR, BRAKE CALIPERS AND WARPED ROTORS WERE CAUSING NOISE AND VIBRATION UNDER VEHICLE.

Feb 19, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

WITHIN 17,000 MILES THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAS PREMATURELY WORN OUT, AND ROTORS WERE RESURFACED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.*AK BOTH FRONT WINDOW FALL WHILE DRIVING. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON. RIGHT DOOR PANEL MAKE NOISE. DOME LIGHT STAYS ON. *YH

Oct 07, 1998

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN CHANGING GEARS. WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. PROBLEM REAPPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK & A PIN HAD GONE BAD IN NEW TRANSMISSION. ALSO IGNITION COIL WENT OUT, VEHICLE RUNNING SLUGGISH. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5-6 TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 02, 1998

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

STEREO FAILED CAUSING VOLUMN TO STICK IN MAXIMUM POSITION.

Sep 24, 1998

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES

1 complaint

DEFECTIVE STEERING SYSTEM CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, STEERING HAD A VIBRATION AND TIRES WERE WORN TOO QUICKLY. ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATING INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 01, 1998

Crash: 1

STEERING

1 complaint

WHEN MAKING EITHER A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THERE IS A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND A NOISE OCCURS. DEALERS CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 14, 1998

PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO A TRAILER. *AK

Mar 10, 1998

Crash: 1

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How many problems does the 1997 HYUNDAI Elantra have?

The 1997 HYUNDAI Elantra currently has 155 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1997 HYUNDAI Elantra?

The most common problems reported for the 1997 HYUNDAI Elantra are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

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