2011 Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2011

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2011 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (3%)

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2011 Hyundai Elantra transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

54000 mi Check engine light on. Code: PO711. Replaced transmission sensor under warranty. 
71400 mi Was getting a knocking noise on left turns. Dealer said it had to do with the plastic washers used between the cv joint and the transmission. The factory upgraded them to metal washers. 
60000 mi

US $450
hard shifting replace sensor 
100200 mi

US $338
r/r transaxle range switch & sensor drain/replace trans fluid r/r air filter 
25000 mi The front end was popping when placed into gear. The dealer said the front axles were not lubricated properly. 
38440 mi When I took the car in for service the tech though the shifter felt loose. (I hadn't noticed anything wrong.) Torqued nuts to 180FT/lbs as per spec. 
49600 mi The car started jerking forward when accelerating and stalled once. The problem ended up being the temperature sensor which was replaced 
34300 mi Experienced extremely rough shifting. Check engine light came on, then went off. Dealer was able to pull codes and determine that this was a known problem with an oil sensor. 
34000 mi TSB concerning a small clip placed on the transmission to hold the shifter cable to prevent detachment. 
38900 mi Transmission Temp Sensor was faulty, covered under powertrain warranty. Existing TSB was referenced. 
30000 mi

US $175
Manual shift mechanism failed and was replaced under warranty. 
53000 mi shifter cluncking into gear R and D. Dealer replaced Transmission Fluid Temp Sensor Harness - 46307-3B650 5 qts ATF-SP-IV-M Check Engine Light On' Dealer reflashed the ECM 
12200 mi Transmission sensor (TSB) 

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2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12560 mi a spring on the clutch plate broke 

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2011 Hyundai Elantra Transmission Problems

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