Tl*the contact owns a 1996 hyundai elantra. The contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they found no failures. Four years later, the dealer replaced the vehicle according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v095002 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). Two years later, the contact was admitted to the hospital for gasoline poisoning. After being discharged from the hospital, she took her vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that her fuel tank was cracked and she would have to repair the vehicle at her own expense. The dealer stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to the recall in 2004. She filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. She has a copy of all the written correspondence in reference to the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 04/18/08
1996 Hyundai Elantra fuel system problems
13 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly8
- Storage: tank assembly: mounting1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Hyundai Elantra fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V095002 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V095001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel cap replacement campaign 36
There is no summary currently available
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What 1996 Hyundai Elantra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 00v09002 concerning fuel tanks, but never took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. Six months later consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs, and mechanic informed consumer that recall repairs had been done already. Consumer claimed that recall repairs was never performed because he never took vehicle to dealer.
Vehicle was repaired under recall #00v095000. The problem still exist as far as smelling fuel inside vehicle. Have contacted dealership and informed will repair but not free. Petersburg hyundai 804 862 1000 in va.
Consumer tried to contact the hyundai customer assistance center for motor vehicle recall follow-up about the evaporating emission system (00v‑095), but he have not been able to reach anyone to set up an appointment to have to repairs made.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00v095001, manufcturer's number not available. Dealer refused to correct the recall problem, cap was only replaced. Consumer note when driving the vehicle stalls and cut off without no prior warning.
Check engine light on. Mfr claims "purge valve stuck" code indicates unrelated failure, refuses to repair.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑095) prior to recall notification, causing engine light to illuminate.
Consumer has not received reimbursement for any repairs made related to the recall (00v‑095).
Recall 00v095000; recall repairs did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
The consumer stated that she will fill out the information.
Questions about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra fuel system
Does the 1996 Hyundai Elantra have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Hyundai Elantra fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 00V095002, 00V095001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Elantra have the most fuel system problems?
The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2008 (45 complaints), 2013 (32 complaints) and 2002 (31 complaints).
Other 1996 Hyundai Elantra problems
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