2002 Hyundai Elantra: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

After refueling, the car has difficulty starting. The car stall like it has flooded. After numerous attempts trying to start the car (the car sputters), it finally starts. There are several other hyundai elantra owners in this area have the same problem. The car initial started with difficulty refueling. After putting in 0.25 - $1.00 worth of gasoline, the pump would click off. Refueling could take up to 5-10 minutes to fill the tank. I have spent over $500.00 dollars trying to fix the problem. I have called hyundai of america and received little to no assistance.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

After refueling, the car has difficulty starting. The car stall like it has flooded. After numerous attempts trying to start the car (the car sputters), it finally starts. There are several other hyundai elantra owners in this area have the same problem. The car initial started with difficulty refueling. After putting in 0.25 - $1.00 worth of gasoline, the pump would click off. Refueling could take up to 5-10 minutes to fill the tank. I have spent over $500.00 dollars trying to fix the problem. I have called hyundai of america and received little to no assistance.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact heard a clicking noise while driving approximately 60 MPH. The vehicle stalled as transmission fluid spilled to the ground. The contact was able to coast unto the road shoulder and the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed as a hole in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and would not assist with the repair due to the age of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 47,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Fuel system · 55,663 miles · OR

My elantra's issue is with the gas tank getting over-filled at the gas pump due to a system failure that allows the pump to fill the car until the gas reaches the fuel spigot and then shutting off. Not only does this result in gasoline pouring out of the filler cap, but it also floods the entire gas tank evaporation system. As a result of this, after the car has sat for several hours gas starts draining from the emission canister, leaving a 1 to 2 gallon fuel spill and causing the car to stall or run rough. The entire system ,including the canister, sensor, and solenoid was replaced in august 2008. On september 3 2008 I filled the car up with fuel and the car repeated the same symptoms. The dealership is replacing the parts but insist that the problem is filling the car with fuel too quickly. I strongly feel that this is a serious design flaw if the car cannot handle getting fuel at a pump without causing serious and expensive damage, and is an extreme safety hazard to allow these cars to be driven with the likelihood of a sizable flammable spill in spite of having all maintenance done on schedule by the dealership. I contacted hyundai's corporate office and they consider this a previously unreported issue.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Electrical · 48,200 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled, lost power steering and there were no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The fuel gauge also failed to operate normally. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician performed diagnostic testing and was unable to detect the failure; however, the vehicle began operating normally. On two separate occasions an independent mechanic tightened a component on the computer system and adjusted the relay switch. The vehicle currently is not operable and has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 48,200 and the current mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 48,000 miles · NY

Dt: 2002 hyundai elantra, consumer took vehicle to a local garage for an inspection, on 6-20-05, and mechanic rotated/ balanced tires, and replaced two tires with new ones. Also, replaced fuel injection system/ replaced a gasket/ front wheels were aligned/ steering wheel was centered, and they checked caster and camber angles. Then mechanic told consumer that vehicle passed ny state inspection. The consumer started traveling from ny to va on 6-30, and on 7-2 vehicle stalled, check engine light came on, vehicle had completely stopped although engine was still running, oil gauge warning light came on, it went up to highest point. This was first time vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic test on the vehicle and told consumer that he should take it to a dealership because of the warranty. Dealership ran a diagnostic and then replaced radiator and radiator pump. They told consumer that was reason for vehicle overheating and stalling. This was after consumer was told by dealership that vehicle was safe to drive. So consumer traveled back home, roads were wet and it was late in da. The check engine light came on again. As soon as light came on the speed reduced but the engine itself was still on but, the vehicle was not able to move at a safe speed and stalled. Consumer's and his family lives were in dangered although there were no actual accidents. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. They told consumer that problem was with transmission. There was a hose not connected properly which caused vehicle to leak transmission fluid.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Fuel system · 100,883 miles · CT

My 2002 hyundai elantra gt developed a fuel leak which dripped just behind the left rear wheel. Associsted with this problem the engine began to stall and die. I took the car to my local dealer to have the problem investigated. The service department said that the leak could have been a result of my overfilling the fuel tank. I had just refuled the car but did not "top-off" the tank during the process. Since I am the original owner and the car has over 100,000 miles, I feel that I know how to put gas in it by now. The following hyundai part#s were replaced: 31420, 31430, 31453, 31135, 31155, 31190 (basically all of the fuel valves/canisters in the system). When I spoke to the service manager, after calling hyundai customer affairs, he informed me that the valves were replaced due to fuel saturation and as a prevenative measure. He also informed me, during our conversation, that overfilling of the fuel tank can and has resulted in similar failures in the past. I feel this damage to a fuel system as a result of normal fueling or component failure is a extreme fire hazard and safety concern.

Filed Aug 7, 2004 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · PA

Brought 2002 hyundai elantra-july of 2002-in a little less than a year after losing 3 days of work due to my car stalling and not being able to start I was told the battery was bad, they put in new battery-in a little less than a year car die I was told the battery was shot, there was a lot of white battery acid all over the battery post and cables, and was told my battery cables were coroded and fried the length of the cables and had to be replaced, and they only had 1 cable in stock, when I asked the service tech why no cables in stock he said they do about 5 of these a day because the batterys are that bad.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Engine · MA

While driving at 70 MPH the vehcile will stall out without warning. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership 3 times for this problem. The dealership replaced several parts, but the vehicle still stalls out. Cause still unknown. Ts