2004 Hyundai Elantra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,066miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,066 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was undrivable when clutch went bad without any warning at about 13,900 miles. Dealer charges $900 to replace clutch due to warranty only being 12 months 12,000 miles. I was able to have Hyundai cover the cost of the parts ($260) but I paid 100% of the labor. In 30+ years driving I never had a clutch go bad on me in less than 100,000 miles. And the only time I had prior clutch problems I was able to put the car in gear and drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126241, filed 2005-06, 13,900 miles“Clutch failure at 52,792 miles. I own 3 other cars ; ford, honda, and chevrolet with clutches well over 120,000 miles. It is not a result of my driving. Hyundai would not replace. Not covered under the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10191343, filed 2007-05, 52,792 miles“On 3/4/2005, while driving on an interstate highway, the car stalled and wouldn't immediately start. It did start later. I was towed to a dealer, which replaced the crankshaft position sensor. On 4/21/2005, I got to my parked car to find that it wouldn't start for 10-15 minutes. The symptoms were very similar to the march 4 incident, without the stalling out on the highway to preface it. The following day, I took the car to a different dealer, where they tested the car but made no repairs. I wrote Hyundai. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149158, filed 2006-01, 10,930 miles“I purchased vehicle new in march 2004. I previously owned a 1994 Hyundai excel which I also purchased new. The durability of the excel and the warranty on the Elantra were the reason I chose to buy it. At 13,000 miles in april, 2005, the clutch on the Elantra began slipping. I took it to the dealer and was told that the clutch is not covered under the 100,000 mile warranty. It is covered only under a 12,000 mile warranty. After negotiation with the management, the dealership agreed to cover 50% of the repair. This was acceptable at that time and the problem appeared to be corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166031, filed 2006-08, 33,066 miles“Knocking sound started in right front when turning right. Not much but progressively louder & longer on all turns. The front transaxle shaft basically went out and had to be replaced along w the ball joints in front end.5 speed”
NHTSA complaint #10398375, filed 2011-04, 114,000 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).
- 10082455Aug 9, 2016"the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the…
- 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.
- 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 2004 Hyundai Elantra
114 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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