2001 Hyundai Elantra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car accelerated beyond control to ~90 MPH before steering lock and car went into jersey barriers. According to TSB from Hyundai this is an electrical component know issue call a tps(throttle position sensor) for 2001 Hyundai Elantra's with a 1 in the 10th position of the VIN number. The TSB number is 01-36-027. Before we contact Hyundai , I wanted to see if this was on recall or safety check and I was not able to find any info.”
NHTSA complaint #10152680, filed 2006-03, 26,000 miles“When the car is started cold and put into drive, foot applied to the gas, there is a period (approx 10-15 seconds) of hesitation and then the vehicle will jerk forward. This is especially dangerous when starting the car and trying to pull into traffic from a parallel parking space. I have tried to pull the car out into traffic and it hesitates for an extended period. I have almost been hit on several occassions trying to get the vehicle moving.”
NHTSA complaint #10128638, filed 2005-07, 25,000 miles“When car is started cold and put into reverse, foot applied to the gas, there is a period of hesitation before it goes into gear. After you reach the point to put the car into drive it once again hesitates causing a jerking feeling. The car has been brought in twice a month for the past 6 months and the problem is still on going. I have contacted Hyundai customer service and spoke with chris. He was no help either. He promised me over and over that the problem would be resolved and once again nothing was done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050593, filed 2003-12, 27,000 miles“While driving 45 MPH, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem. The rear struts had gone out and leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10044709, filed 2003-12, 8,000 miles“While driving 45 MPH, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10044710, filed 2003-10, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10196546May 21, 2021Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâÂÂs ownerâÂÂs manual. ï· Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or…
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10082725Sep 2, 2016This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
- 10032908Oct 1, 2009Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may…
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
- 10025083May 1, 2008Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed upshift or downshift - gds analysis.
- 10023646Nov 1, 2007Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes p0715, p0716, p0717, p07120, p0721 and p0722.
- 10022618Aug 1, 2007Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed engagement into drive or reverse.
- 10020912Dec 1, 2006Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) list.
- 10015866Dec 1, 2005Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
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 2001 Hyundai Elantra
118 complaintsSuspension
81 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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