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.
1996 Hyundai Elantra fuel system complaints
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Reported to hyundai service of gas fumes coming from the car causing severe headaches. They located a crack in the gas tank saying that it would not be paid for by hyundai as a safety defect because of the mileage on the car.
When brakes are applied the vehicle dies due to a defective mass air flow sensor harness . The dealer has replaced this part. The dealer told owner that this part is supposed to last the life time of the vehicle.
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