Check engine light on. Mfr claims "purge valve stuck" code indicates unrelated failure, refuses to repair.
1996 Hyundai Elantra: check engine light
12 of the 100 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑095) prior to recall notification, causing engine light to illuminate.
The check engine and airbag light did not come on until after the recall I refuse to pay for the dealer's damage.
When starting up car would smell gas throughout the ride. Then check engine light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and they could not find anything. Consumer felt this vehicle was unsafe, especially with other people in it. Felt like the car might blow up.
Dealership is not satisfied with manufacturers recall, referred to as an emission recall,consumers vehicles 96-97 elantras have experienced failures and the recall does not cover all details properly,most cases the check engine light does not illuminate as stated by the manufacturer. Yh
The car has been cutting off on me since purchase/going in reverse on its own. Check engine light stays on.
Engine lights comes on,surges,misses,jerks,dies,tapping noise,loses power,these things have happened repeatedly. Other repairs 9-26-98 alternator,generator mileage 24662: 10-29-98 missing and rough idle couldn't find problem, mileage 25350; 3-22-99 plug and cable set changed again, mileage 29167; 4-12-99 replaced transmission part, mileage 29760; have talked to consumer assistant center,the dm,all I am told is to keep taking it in . Am very unhappy with this car and am afraid to drive it on the highways because it lost all power when driving on I- 65.was towed in 2 times because of no power.they offered for me to trade it in on a new car, that would mean another 5 yr. Loan and another $50.00 a month payment.I did not feel this was a very good solution .service dept.has been good as trying to find the problems, but I am not happy that they have not replaced this car at no cost to me, for all the problems I have had.
Engine warning light comes on 8 times/seatbelts won't latch/transmission slips/poor acceleration/exhaust smells like "rotten eggs"--
Recall remedy did not correct the problem, the windshield wipers are still inoperable. Recall number 97v026000. Check engine light is also on. *ak
When driving the check engine light keeps coming on for no reason, and the windshield wipers don't work.
Check engine light will illuminate before engine ceases to operate at any speed. After enginer shuts down, it takes 30 to 60 minutes before automobile will restart. Took automobile in for service several times. Dealer replaced switch on transmission, swith replacement did not help, engine continues to shut down at all speeds. This is very dangerous on highway and expressways. Will eventually cause a very serious accident. I have read the other consumer complaints pertaining to engine shut down problems, sounds like were having the same problem. Please do something about this problem before someone is killed or injured in an automobile accident.
Engine light comes on intermittently for extended periods. Please give further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- Oxygen sensors
- Obd-ii readiness test drive cycle
- Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor replacement procedure
- Vehicles may experience excessive timing chain noise
- Specifications on cylinder head bolt torque
- Information on the oxygen sensor offset voltage change
- A procedure for the installation of a block heater
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra?
12 of 100 owner complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra (12%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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