1999 Hyundai Elantra
US · Compact Cars
The 1999 Hyundai Elantra is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cylinder
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Seating
- Not available
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 19, 2026.
00V259001: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.
Reported September 11, 2000. View on NHTSA
99V178000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.
Reported July 7, 1999. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 19, 2026
Data verified: October 19, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1998 Hyundai Elantra
Gasoline
1.8L 4-cylinder · FWD
24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 2000 Hyundai Elantra
Gasoline
2.0L 4-cylinder · FWD
24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1999 Hyundai Elantra have?
2.0L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra?
Combined fuel economy is 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1999 Hyundai Elantra front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1999 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 19, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.