8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,000 miles

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problem #9

May 161998

Elantra 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Hyundai Elantra. The contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they found no failures. Four years later, the dealer replaced the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number 00V095002 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). Two years later, the contact was admitted to the hospital for gasoline poisoning. After being discharged from the hospital, she took her vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that her fuel tank was cracked and she would have to repair the vehicle at her own expense. The dealer stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to the recall in 2004. She filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. She has a copy of all the written correspondence in reference to the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 04/18/08

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #8

Sep 102001

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Consumer tried to contact the Hyundai customer assistance center for motor vehicle recall follow-up about the evaporating emission system (00V-095), but he have not been able to reach anyone to set up an appointment to have to repairs made.

- Calhoun, GA, USA

problem #7

Sep 102001

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Consumer tried to contact the Hyundai customer assistance center for motor vehicle recall follow-up about the evaporating emission system (00V-095), but he have not been able to reach anyone to set up an appointment to have to repairs made.

- Calhoun, GA, USA

problem #6

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00V095001, manufcturer's number not available. Dealer refused to correct the recall problem, cap was only replaced. Consumer note when driving the vehicle stalls and cut off without no prior warning.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #5

Jul 152000

Elantra

  • miles
Check engine light on. Mfr claims "purge valve stuck" code indicates unrelated failure, refuses to repair.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #4

Sep 201999

Elantra

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-095) prior to recall notification, causing engine light to illuminate.

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #3

Jul 032000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Consumer has not received reimbursement for any repairs made related to the recall (00V-095).

- Indian Tra, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 232000

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Recall 00V095000; recall repairs did not correct the problem.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

problem #1

Apr 291999

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
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.

- Jackson, NJ, USA