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2012 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 141 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Elantra transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58000 mi | Recall on Drivetrain |
| 59520 mi | Transmission & torque converter fried. |
| 137000 mi US $650 |
Transmission Temperature Sensor Worn axle rod also replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $800 |
Replaced one drive axle. |
| 72300 mi | Front axle shaft washers clicking when selecting gears. Replaced plastic washers with steel per TSB 12-DS-001 |
| 50500 mi | When putting car in reverse it would make a loud pop or clunk. They replaced drive shaft washers |
| 84000 mi | I noticed a clanking noise when starting from a stop. Dealer found half shaft washers were worn but was unable to separate the parts to replace. Tightened down half shaft nuts as interim fix. |
| 19220 mi | clunking noise when accelerating. Drive shaft locking nut was loose. Was retorqued to factory spec. |
| 58640 mi | Rattling upon cold start up. Originally thoght it was heat shield. Problem persisted. It ended up being a transmission problem. They did fix it under warranty . |
| 5000 mi | The transmission was slipping and then suddenly engaging into gear. They replaced some parts and the fluid, it took about a week. |
| 23000 mi | Needed to order washers for the axle assemby after a popping noise started in the front end when power is applied. |
| 66000 mi US $399 |
Transmission Fluid Flush |
2012 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50220 mi | The clutch assembly needed replacement with only 80,000 Kilometers (50,000 miles). Hyundai refused to cover this even though there was evidence of uneven wear on the pressure plate. Driven MT cars for almost 50 years and never had a problem. Although the clutch replacement in the previous trip fixed the clutch engagement, the car still would not reliably shift into 1st. A separate problem, apparently. The dealer, replaced the shifter cables. This improved the problem, but the transmission is |
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