Check Engine Light On problems of the 1998 Hyundai Elantra

Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1998 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/13/1998

While driving at 35 mph engine check light kept coming on, and vehicle stalled. Also, when trying to put fuel into the vehicle, the fuel leaks out and the consumer can't put fuel into vehicle. This is the second time this has happened.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1998

Complained numerous times about engine lights coming on, engine almost stalled at various speeds. Brought to dealer and supposedly fixed. Still get slow downs in engine from time to time. Second big problem was not being able to fill gas tank. Has happened 3 times since I bought car. First time 02/99.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

While driving the car will suddenly "jump" or "skip", and the engine check light will come on. Then it quits and goes back to normal; this has happened three times so far; am reporting to dealer now.


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