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2005 Hyundai Elantra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Hyundai Elantra has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra

Airbags
65
Electrical
9
Engine
9
Speed Control
9
Brakes
9
Powertrain
7
Steering
6
Visibility
5
Structure
4
Lights
3
Other
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 5, 2024POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSThe air bag light came on and it is staying on
May 15, 2013POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESVERY SPORADIC (6-8 TIMES OVER SIX MONTHS) CONTINUED ACCELERATION AT 2500+ RPM WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED F...
Apr 4, 2013POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE IN PARK AND IN NEUTRAL TO 3000RPM. SLOWED DOWN WHILE DRIVING AN...
Dec 1, 2011POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED DIFFICU...
Oct 15, 2007POWER TRAINWHILE ENTERTAINING MY GIRLFRIENDS SISTER AND FAMILY, MY 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNIN...
Feb 2, 2007POWER TRAIN39892 MILES ON 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA AND TOLD CLUTCH NEEDS REPLACED FOR AN ESTIMATED $895. TOLD BY ...
May 13, 2006POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRS...

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