1997 Hyundai Elantra problems

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture/crack in the fuel tank that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired on january 5, 2000 per the federal safety agency action number: sq00003 (fuel cap replacement); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was also serviced per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 00v095002 or 00v095001 (fuel system). The contact mentioned that the check engine indicator remained illuminated over the past four years. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 189,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While operating the vehicle the check engine indicator illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. The contact also discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v095002 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 189,000. Updated 04/18/17 *lj

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Airbags · 145,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

1997 hyundai elantra, my car got totaled on 5/18/2015,. I received a concussion and joint pain all over for months from a collision that happened this day. My airbag failed to deploy. I was going 40 to 45 MPH when a van made a right hand turn in front of me. Her fault, I slammed on my brakes, but it was too late to do any good. My head hit the steering wheel. I am still having problems. I had no warning indicator light before this happened. I contacted the federal safety agency on 5/19/15 made a complaint. I called hyundai motor company who finally came and looked at the car before it was taken by the insurance, due to it being totaled. It wouldn't even start. Hyundai totally dismissed it and contradicted themselves in the letter they sent me. They said the car did what it was supposed to do. Really? I now have post concussion syndrome. Ptsd. I replay this over and over in my head. There needs to be a class action and recall for this. I don't have my vehicle anymore but the scars are still there because of hyundai. An airbag is supposed to protect you during a collision. Failure to deploy is a failure and not doing what it was supposed to do. Hyundai has already recalled other vehicles with the same problem or glitch. It won't be too late for them. Updated 9/15/15 *ln updated 12/10/2015

Filed May 19, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 141,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Traveling west on adam shepherds pkwy, I had a green light, lady opposite side turned left in front of me, resulted in collision. Her fault. Witnesses said she hesitated but went anyway. She was supposed to yield. I could of been killed! My front dual air bags didn't deploy. I can hardly move my right arm, my back, my neck my chest hurts. I was taken then to norton's emergency room . I can't sit or lay down or stand too long. Can't hold on to anything. Very sore, strained muscles and bruising of muscles.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · 35,672 miles · NY

Hyundai charged for recall - did not perform recall. Car still not fixed. Hyundai still has the money.

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was a fracture on the top of the fuel tank on the passenger side. The contact replaced the fuel tank. The failure occurred a second time after the repair. The fuel tank was fractured in the same location. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), that may related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the recall, but the original part would have to be available in order for the repair to be performed. The contact did not save the original part. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2009 · Fuel system · IA

Safety recall on the 1997 hyundai elantra wagon regarding excessive fuel pressure in the gas tank was initiated in 2001. As an owner of such vehicle, I responded and received in the mail a new gas cap.........and was informed that was the fix. The tank was never checked for cracks or even if the pressure was corrected by the new gas cap.

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 136,000 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the check engine light has been working intermittently for over five months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by a fuel tank leak. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline storage: tank). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000 and current mileage was 137,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. The contact took her vehicle for emissions testing, in which it failed. After inspection, she noticed that the engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, and she also smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. A mechanic concluded that there was a crack in the fuel tank. The authorized dealer stated that although she was experiencing identical failures mentioned in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), her VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired at the cost of $510. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2008 · Seats · 124,015 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While depressing the brake pedal at 40 MPH, the driver's seat slid forward. The failure caused the contact's lower body to become jammed underneath the steering wheel, which also caused him to rear end the preceding vehicle. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. He did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure and it has not been diagnosed by the dealer. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 124,015. Updated 07/29/08 *bf the consumer suffered neck and back injuries, but did not seek medical treatment. Updated 07/29/08