How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Elantra, which is 5% of the 432 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Elantra.

At what mileage do 2011 Elantra transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Elantra is 58,000 miles.

Did any 2011 Elantra transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Elantra, with no fires reported.

How does 2011 compare to other Elantra years for transmission complaints?

The 2011 Elantra's transmission complaint share is 5%, lower than the 2016 (11%), 2020 (19%), and 2018 (9%) model years, based on NHTSA data.

2011 Hyundai Elantra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of its 432 total complaints for the year. Owners reported issues at a median 58,000 miles, with one crash and one injury linked to this area, and no related recalls on file.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 5% of 432
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral while driving, sometimes at highway speeds with no throttle response.
Some report the gear selector jumping into reverse when trying to shift into drive, requiring a restart to correct.
Several describe the vehicle stalling or lurching while brakes were depressed and the gear was in drive or being shifted.
A clunking noise from the front end was reported when shifting between park, drive, and reverse, or during quick speed changes.
Owners report jerking or sudden loss of speed at low speeds, sometimes followed by hard jerking as speed increased, with the check engine light coming on.
One owner reported the gear shift getting stuck and unable to move into park or reverse, accompanied by an intermittent traction control light.

When 2011 Hyundai Elantra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2011, latest Jul 29, 2024.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Jul 2024; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20057 (5%)
20068 (5%)
200710 (4%)
200829 (9%)
20098 (3%)
201032 (8%)
201121 (5%)
201240 (6%)
201357 (4%)
201421 (5%)
201518 (7%)
201631 (11%)
201762 (8%)
201824 (9%)
201911 (4%)
202047 (19%)
20217 (5%)
20227 (7%)
20239 (9%)
20243 (6%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Elantra, which is 5% of the 432 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Elantra.
At what mileage do 2011 Elantra transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Elantra is 58,000 miles.
Did any 2011 Elantra transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Elantra, with no fires reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Elantra years for transmission complaints?: The 2011 Elantra's transmission complaint share is 5%, lower than the 2016 (11%), 2020 (19%), and 2018 (9%) model years, based on NHTSA data.