1995 Hyundai Elantra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 17%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Hyundai Elantra, 17% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since having the car, I've experienced problems with the transmission to include trans jumping out of gear occassionally, failure for gear shift to go into gear, complete failure of the transmission. Other problems include electrical problems, I.e., alternator, battery, etc. But most prevelant was the transmission. I recently had to completely replace the transmission, torck converter, kick-down switch at a cost of approx. $3,100. When I contacted the dealer and Hyundai, I was completely blown-off by both. …”
NHTSA complaint #708321, filed 1999-07“While the vehicle is in drive, the vehicle drags and when it finally gets into gear it thrust forward extremely fast, the dealer replaced the transmission, the problem reoccured 2 years later and the transmission was replaced again, now less than one year later the consumer is experiencing transmission problems again. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560528, filed 2001-03“Transmission is losing speed and revs highly. It jerks before it goes back to normal driving conditions. Transmission was replaced two times before because it was leaking. This is possibly the third time that transmission nees to be replaced. Dealers and other mechanics have not explained reasons for ongoing problems.”
NHTSA complaint #899302, filed 2001-11“While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, vehicle went into neutral. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states that while driving and pushing the gas pedal down a little to accelerate, the engine revved but the car didn?t go anywhere, consumer let off the gas pedal immediately and the engine revved to idle, hit the gas again and the transmission finally shifted to a forward gear. Consumer replaced the second transmission but the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #8005147, filed 2002-03“Clutch mounting bracket is broken. When pushing on the clutch the brake light comes on, and the brakes and clutch feel loose. Dealer contacted, and no warranty with a major problem, at owners expense.”
NHTSA complaint #829591, filed 1998-10Related service bulletins
- 10082725Sep 2, 2016This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 | 47 | 19% |
| 2019 | 11 | 4% |
| 2018 | 24 | 8% |
| 2017 | 62 | 8% |
| 2016 | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 22 | 6% |
| 2013 | 57 | 4% |
| 2012 | 40 | 6% |
| 2011 | 21 | 5% |
| 2010 | 32 | 8% |
| 2009 | 8 | 3% |
| 2008 | 29 | 9% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 17 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 22 | 11% |
| 1999 | 41 | 32% |
| 1998 | 13 | 24% |
| 1997 | 31 | 27% |
| 1996 | 20 | 20% |
| 1995 | 19 | 17% |
| 1994 | 9 | 12% |
| 1993 | 5 | 21% |
| 1992 | 9 | 31% |
Other parts of the 1995 Hyundai Elantra
35 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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