1997 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
26 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Hyundai Elantra, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Engine stalls when driving. It will miss when idling. When shifting gears ,there is no gas, dealer contacted and was aware of the problem. Repair work done under warranty..et.
Check engine light on since I bought the car.I have been in repeatedly for this to be corrected to no avail. Problems with transmission repeatedly. Engine was causing a vacuum and not allowing to car to shift.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Hyundai Elantra
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints