1997 Hyundai Elantra fuel system, gasoline problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 16, 2016
“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…”
filed Apr 16, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V095002 · Jul 21, 2000
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V095001 · Mar 28, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Elantra | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Elantra | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Elantra | 5 | 0% |
| 2012 Elantra | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Elantra | 36 | 11% |
| 2007 Elantra | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.