2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Power Train Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
4 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
VERY DANGEROUS: THE VEHICLES SHUTSDOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DASHBOARD BLINKS AND ENGINE SHUTS DOWN CAUSING LOST OF STEERING AND POWER, SLOWING CAR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH VEHICLES BEHIND. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. MECHANICS CAN'T SOLVE ISSUES. ON THE INTERNET, SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER HYUNDAI DRIVERS . THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, IDLE CONTROL VALVES, AND IN/OUT OUTPUT SENSOR TRANSMISSION ARE REPORTED AS POSSIBLE PROBLEMS. IN ANY EVENT IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. PROBLEM SHOULD BE STUDIED AND REPORTED. IT HAPPENS NOT ONLY TO THIS MODEL, BUT ON OTHER HYUNDAI VEHICLES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE STALLED AS TRANSMISSION FLUID SPILLED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST UNTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
ON 4/8/10 I TOOK MY 02 ELANTRA IN FOR THE RECALL CONTROL ARM RUST THEY REPLACED BOTH CONTROL ARMS ON 5/17/10 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE RIGHT TIRE FELL OFF,THE CAR CAME TO REST IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD,THE CONTROL ARM FELL APART WE HAD IT TOWED BACK TO HYUNDAI WERE WE FOUND OUT THAT THE BOLT WAS BAD IT ALSO PULLED THE AXLE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND TO TOP THAT OFF THEY ARE REFUSING TO PAY FOR TOWING. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLING TO THE RIGHT. *MR THERE WAS A SQUEALING NOISE, THE TIRE IN THE RIGHT REAR HAD WORN, THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREADS WERE GONE (NOT WEARING EVENLY), THE BELTS SQUEALED, THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WOULD CAUSE THE FRONT TO SPIN, BUT NOT IN THE REAR, WHEN THE A/C WAS ON HIGH, THE LOUD NOISE WOULD BE EXHIBITED IN THE FRONT, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE A/C WAS ON. *SC *JB
Other 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Problem Areas
Air Bags
40 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
29 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Suspensionfront
27 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
22 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
19 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Structurebody
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Structureframe And Members
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint