2008 Hyundai Elantra fuel system, gasoline problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with fuel pump failure. The contact stated that the vehicle…”
filed Apr 21, 2025
“The car stalled 6/21/11 at 7pm on the freeway in 10-20 mile an hour stop and go traffic. The temp outside was mild, I had been on the road for 20 min before hitting traffic, and both air conditioning and radio were on. I was in traffic approx. 10 min. I went to tap the gas pedal and nothing was…”
filed Aug 2, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 08V694000 · Dec 29, 2008
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 08V429000 · Aug 25, 2008
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% |
| 2007 Elantra | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.