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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring 4dr Wagon
138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
47120 mi
Shift lever sluggish to return to middle position.
Lubricating linkages solved the problem.
60760 mi
C $100
- hard shifting, slow return to center
- corroded cables cleaned and lubricated
81000 mi
C $600
Described as front axle - issue was CV joints.
45200 mi
Clutch was vibrating, brought it in to the dealership. They had replaced it only 8,500 previously, brought it to the dealership. They replaced the clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel. Was great for about 500 miles. Clutch is vibrating agan
46000 mi
clutch was vibrating still, they replaced the throughout bearing and the flywheel again. Seems good now.
Shifting from second to the third gear was done delayed and with shocks, I felt every time when the gears were shifted
36000 mi
transmission replaced. car was exhibiting "shift flare". this was as the automatic transmission was shifting from 3rd to 4th. the engine a would rev until it got into gear.
26000 mi
Entire transmission replaced under warranty
48980 mi
Car was making a knuckle cracking sound when car put into gear. Had both axles replaced.
21700 mi
C $99
The touring had a flare in shifting for awhile and got worse when getting on hwy. Mileage was bad. So we took the car in for another problem and mentioned it. An hour later says we need new tranny. Warranty covered thanks.
30540 mi
C $600
Transmission was replaced.
40920 mi
Axle fluid was leaking
41000 mi
Transmission light came on.
33000 mi
Transmission was mis-shifting for intermittently for several thousand miles. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty.
45000 mi
The transmission very indecisive and sometimes didn’t want to go into gear. Redlining the engine then slamming into gear. Dealer said it was fine.
62000 mi
replace transmission under warranty.
18600 mi
Automatic transmission wasn't changing gears properly when accelerating. They replaced it (and ironically the replacement was defective but it was discovered during the testing so they had to get permission to order another one!)
40300 mi
The transmission slipped going from 3rd to 4th Eastern shore Hyundai agreed and replaced the transmission with a NEW one (now it's just fine) great job very happy with the service and they gave us a new 2013 stanta fe to drive.
23560 mi
Noticed the car (A/T) has been occasionally jerking as it shifts from 1st to 2nd, and from standstill into reverse. Dealer suspected a computer issue; deleted and re-installed the transmission software. Will monitor until next tune-up.
47120 mi
Auto transmission jerks between gear-shifts (esp. 1st to 2nd). Previous service attempts (e.g., reset adaptive learning system) unsuccessful. This visit, entire transmission replaced.
Hard shifting, odd reving, and slow engaging to reverse.
28520 mi
Transmission was slipping gears. Sold.
39060 mi
C $2300
U joint replacement
29000 mi
Transmission sometimes spins freely for several seconds, as if in neutral, after slowing down from highway speed and then trying to re-accelerate. Transmission also sometimes engages with a sudden lunge forward after accelerating sluggishly from a standing stop. Dealer said it passes his diagnostics, but in 60 years of driving I have not had a transmission act like this one.
53940 mi
Hard and erratiic shifts under load. Transmission replaced.
Car wasn't shifting all the time. Transmission replaced.
105400 mi
C $140
transmission sensor failing
59200 mi
US $1000
When parking on a hill trans in park, car would move and make a noise. Dealer replaced automatic trans. Replaced transmission
80000 mi
US $1000
Had to replace transmission. It was slam shifting from 2nd to 3rd.
83800 mi
US $17
The new/replaced transmission (installed June 2014) is leaking oil...not registering on the stick. Refilled 1 qt SPIII Hyundai spec trans fluid, will return the car to Nalley Hyundai in Conyers Ga for repair and large complaining next week.
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