1997 Hyundai Elantra fuel system 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 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 Sep 14, 2007 · Fuel system · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and he discovered a crack in the upper fuel tank surface. The vehicle was under a recall in 2000, however, the dealer found nothing wrong at that time. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was inspected in 2000, he is no longer on the recall list. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 101,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/03/07

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Fuel system, Visibility · 143,000 miles · NY

Dt: consumer found 2 recall warnings concerning windshield wiper motor and fuel tank with a possible leak on the internet. He is not getting vehicle serviced.

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Fuel system · MD

Consumer received recall campaign 00v095001 concerning fuel tank. Dealer refused to do recall repairs.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Fuel system · NC

The federal safety agency recall 00v095001 concerning fuel tank failure. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it experienced fuel loss from the tank.