2016 Hyundai Elantra: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752793 (filed 07/25/2026): “P0420 p0441 p0014 p1326 c1260 c1688 c2130 these are the codes that's affecting my car…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749594 (filed 07/10/2026): “Transmission p0731 code. vehicle will not shift into 1st gear when idle but will stay in 3 or 4 gear. speedometer would indicate high speed when pressing on accelerator. at traffic light when light turn green car rev but would not shift into gear. has only 130k miles. car was towed to dealer and r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749052 (filed 07/08/2026): “2016 hyundai elantra (75k miles) experiences severe, un-commanded loss of propulsive power and a severe drivetrain instability hazard. at steady highway speeds, the automatic transmission completely loses hydraulic pressure, slips out of gear, and unexpectedly drops into a temporary "neutral." the e…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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