2003 Hyundai Elantra fuel system problems

Filed Dec 12, 2023 · Fuel system, Suspension · 132,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. Additionally, while attempting to complete a turn, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front driver’s side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the driver's side brake pad and rotor were abnormally worn and needed to be replaced; however, the power train failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V125000 (Suspension) and 04V369000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 178,000 miles · LA

Recall # 03v257000, 09v125000, 03v496000 severe rusting and corrosion under my car which they claim was "fixed" under the recalls. They did not fix this! The front driver side axle is completely corroded and breaking - they claim they sprayed it with anti corrosion compound but this did not stop further corrosion and rust. The brakelines were also sprayed but this also did not work! My brakeline rusted out and all my brake fluid went out while driving. Hyundai is now refusing to correct the problem which by federal law has to be done!

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

Issues with pumping fuel, I don't know what to call it, but while pumping gas I can pump 15 +/- cents and the handle cuts of ass if the tank is full, takes forever to put $10 in. 2nd issue is the electrical, each time I bump the dash at the radio area the lights either comes on or goes out and 2 weeks ago the radio quit working (not the fuse) I have also had to replace both front axles, motor mount broken, these issues have been since day one that I purchased the vehicle , I have also had to replace the plastic piece behind the brake pedal.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Fuel system · MO

Starting on 6/10/2016, every time I fill up the fuel tank, the fill tube backs up and the pump nozel shuts off. Making it take longer to fill the tank. The vehicle is stationary with engine off, at all service stations.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 91,785 miles · AL

I had to replace struts in front

Filed Mar 15, 2015 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · SD

Ongoing problems with fuel filling. It takes almost 1/2 hour to fill a tank. It continues to shut off. This is not getting better, but actually worse. Please advise on any recalls or safety issues with the gasoline/tank. Thank you.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · MA

Unable to fill gas tank because the gas pump would click off just after pumping a few dollars of gas into car although the gauge indicated the vehicle was near empty. This continues to be a problem over and over again and just started out of the blue. One day it was working fine, then, approx 1 month after I had the car, I noticed I was having problems with gas pump clicking off.

Filed Apr 16, 2014 · Fuel system · OH

We bought our 2003 hyundai elantra used but in very good condition. Now after about a year when we try to fill the gas tank the pump shuts off repeatedly. Is there any recall covering this?

Filed Sep 29, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 105,000 miles · AZ

A few months back I began noticing that my check engine light came on. Would take 10- 15 mins to fill up gas tank. Sensor was triggered every few seconds, suggesting gas tank was full, but it was not. Took it to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with the car. With in the last month I have been noticing that rear automatic locking seat belt is not staying locked. Child car seats do not stay secured. Car occasionally stalls when started, and air bag light does not illuminate to determine if air bag will deploy or not.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · AR

Unable to fill gas tank because the gas pump would click off just after pumping a few dollars of gas into car although the gauge indicated the vehicle was near empty. This continued to be a problem over and over again and just started out of the blue. One day it was working fine, then I noticed I was having problems with gas pump clicking off. Took vehicle to mechanic and described the problem, they pulled up the recall notice. Contacted hyundai and was told that my car "just missed" the recall. Recall effected through november 9, 2003 and my car was made december 17, 2003. Therefore I would not qualify for the fuel tank assembly valve recall id # 04v369000 - fuel system, gasoline:storage a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur. After being told I did not qualify for the recall I take my car to the dealership that states, found canister assembly come apart internally restricting valve. The cost was going to be $450.00 plus tax and labor. Tried to find a better deal and all mechanics are telling me hyundai is refusing to fix the fuel tanks on some cars, but all the mechanics are doing is replacing the fuel tank assembly valve and vehicles are running fine with no further complaints. Hyundai is ripping off customers by failing to include all cars affected by this recall. After talking to several mechanics they say is oncoming for a canister assembly to come apart (noting it could happen, but rarely). The hyundai people are saying my car is not "sensing" when it is full. Which sounds like the exact thing the recall implies. I'm in the process of gathering the money to have this done (not at the dealership) and see if it fixes my problem as well.