Tank Assembly Problems of Hyundai Elantra - part 1

I have a 1999 Hyundai Elantra with 128,750 mi. At. The evaporative emissions canister has become disconnected from the body of the car where it is bolted which is underneath the trunk behind the left rear wheel due to the bracket rusting and breaking due to inadequate steel used which does not resist salt and improper design for not placing the canister in a protected area of the car or or placing shrouding around the canister to shield the salt spray from the road/rear wheel. The result is the pipes from the fuel tank which convey fuel vapors have disconnected from the evap canister and trigger a p0422 (check engine light) which is a leak in the evap system which means the car will not pass NY inspection.

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As I attempt to pump gas, the pump continuously stops as if my tank is full even when the gas gage reads empty. It takes 20 minutes to pump a full tank of gas.

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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 repair. The fuel tank was fractured in the same location. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), that may related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the recall, but the original part would have to be available in order for the repair to be performed. The contact did not save the original part. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

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Each time I am going to fill up the gasoline tank, the machine stops and it acts as if the gasoline tank is full. I have to put one dollar at a time until the tank is full.

Car would not idle or run properly. Took car to authorized repair shop and they found that almost the entire gasline from tank to engine had rusted and was leaking very badly. Was told that car could easily have caught on fire and burnd up.

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2003 Hyundai Elantra. I'm having problems filling the gasoline tank every time I have to put gas. It triggers the nozzle every 30 secons and it takes me about 10 to 15 minutes to fill up tank. Still working on the problem.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was putting gas into the vehicle when the fuel shut off as if the vehicle was full with fuel, although the tank was not full. In addition, the gasoline would intermittently spill back out from the filler tube. The contact was informed by three different dealers, without performing a diagnostic, that the vehicle would need a closed valve and charcoal canister at her expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not accepted. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 08/13/10. The consumer was unable to put gas in the vehicle unless it was at a very slow rate and gas would shoot out of the vehicle. Updated 08/23/jb.

We have a 2002 Elantra and whenever you try to fill the tank up with gas, it constantly stops after just 25 cents or so and then you keep trying to fill it up and it stops every few seconds. It takes forever to pump a tank or even a half a tank of gas. Very frustrating to say the least. *"tr.

We own a 2002 Elantra and when pumping gas, it constantly shuts off after about 50 cents worth of gas and it takes forever to fill up the tank. Pretty aggravating to say the least.

While driving vehicle about 25 mph, the engine lights come on, power steering is removed and the engine turns off. While trying to restart the vehicle, the driver must press on the accelerator once which allows engine power to return and regain forward movement, however the rpm gauge fluctuates from below 500 to above 2000 and the engine shuts off again. The engine shutdown occurs every time the automobile is re-fueled. Once the vehicle has started running and comes to a complete stop, fuel leaks out of the safety canister at an alarming rate. This problem occurs due to the tank's inability to alert the gas station fuel gun of the fuel level inside of the tank. In other words, the tank accepts more fuel than it is designed to assume (approximately 2 gallons) during every refuel. This is not only a safety or fire hazard for the current driver and passengers, but it affects any other vehicle or object surrounding the fuel spill. The fuel vapor is also an environmental and safety issue. The scent in the vehicle alone has caused nausea on several occasions. Hyundai has replaced both oil valve cover gaskets, oil seal, exhaust manifold and gasket and various other warranty recall items. . . However the problem still exists and Hyundai has stated that "I have to continue driving with this problem". They will not cover any further replacements (including a faulty fuel tank which their customer service representative in duluth claims is the irritant) even though I have purchased a 10yr/100,000mi plan b warranty to cover such items while purchasing my new 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle is 8 yrs old with less than 70,000 miles.

The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the check engine light has been working intermittently for over five months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by a fuel tank leak. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline storage: tank). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000 and current mileage was 137,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. While placing fuel in the vehicle, gasoline began spewing back out. The contact continued to fill up the tank. A local mechanic performed a bumper-to-bumper inspection of the vehicle and confirmed that gasoline shoots back out of the tank. The mechanic identified it as a possible recall failure and advised the contact to call the dealer; however, she called NHTSA first to verify the recall. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 53,761.

I believe my vehicle should be eligible for a campaign acknowledged by Hyundai to correct a defective fuel valve assembly. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. When the contact attempted to place fuel in the vehicle, gas spilled onto the ground. Fuel will only enter the vehicle 30 cents at a time. The contact spoke with a Hyundai dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v178000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and could not assist. The current mileage was 84,000 and failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 30 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and he discovered a crack in the upper fuel tank surface. The vehicle was under a recall in 2000, however, the dealer found nothing wrong at that time. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was inspected in 2000, he is no longer on the recall list. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 101,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/03/07.

Filled the tank on Saturday April 8 2005 tank was not over filled car sat the rest of Saturday and Sunday ,just started leaking Sunday afternoon left side of tank . This is a very dangerous situation for a gas tank to just start leaking for no apparent reason, after less than four years. Car never in crash.

(1) events leading up to the failure fuel tank was filled at local station the afternoon of 7/18/05. Temperature was 102 f. (2) failure and its consequences, and car was at work between 7 am and 3 pm on 7/19/05 where it sat all day in the parking lot of my work location. Temperature was 107 f. I noticed the back left rear corner leaking fuel at a fast drip rate. It appeared the fuel had been dripping for some time since the spill was around 1 foot in diameter. Car was taken to local dealership after leak noticed. (3) what was done to correct the failure; I. E, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available) dealership told me the tank was overfilled and fuel had flooded a chorcoal canister that filters emissions from the gasoline. The canister required replacement. The tank had not been overfilled the day prior since the nozzle was left with the trigger locked back and clicked off when tank was full. I have used the same station and refill station for months now and this has never been an issue before.

The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Elantra. The contact took her vehicle for emissions testing, in which it failed. After inspection, she noticed that the engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, and she also smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. A mechanic concluded that there was a crack in the fuel tank. The authorized dealer stated that although she was experiencing identical failures mentioned in NHTSA campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), her VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired at the cost of $510. The failure mileage was 64,000.

My 2002 Hyundai Elantra gt developed a fuel leak which dripped just behind the left rear wheel. Associsted with this problem the engine began to stall and die. I took the car to my local dealer to have the problem investigated. The service department said that the leak could have been a result of my overfilling the fuel tank. I had just refuled the car but did not "top-off" the tank during the process. Since I am the original owner and the car has over 100,000 miles, I feel that I know how to put gas in it by now. The following Hyundai part#s were replaced: 31420, 31430, 31453, 31135, 31155, 31190 (basically all of the fuel valves/canisters in the system). When I spoke to the service manager, after calling Hyundai customer affairs, he informed me that the valves were replaced due to fuel saturation and as a prevenative measure. He also informed me, during our conversation, that overfilling of the fuel tank can and has resulted in similar failures in the past. I feel this damage to a fuel system as a result of normal fueling or component failure is a extreme fire hazard and safety concern.

Consumer found 2 recall warnings concerning windshield wiper motor and fuel tank with a possible leak on the internet. He is not getting vehicle serviced.

Consumer received recall campaign 00v095001 concerning fuel tank. Dealer refused to do recall repairs.

The contact stated he had problems filling the gas tank. When he tried to fill the gas tank the gas immediately began to spill out. The vehicle was taken to various mechanics, each mechanic gave a different reason for the problem. No solution has been successful in correcting the defect.

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Nhtsa recall 00v095001 concerning fuel tank failure. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it experienced fuel loss from the tank.

I have a 1997 Hyundai Elantra that was recalled in 2000 (00v095002). Recently I smelled a very strong gasoline odor and sipping sound coming out of my tank. I been filling my tank and kept losing gas within a week and this is 10 gallons within four days. When I went to check I noticed gasoline coming out through my passenger seats especially when the engine is running. There is also a light on and when I took for computer read I was told the code po446 was on (evaporative emission control was applying to much pressure to my tank. I have called Hyundai and they declined to make any investigation or even try to help and they could only provide the file number 872092. I have two minors riding in this car and I think the potential of fire is very higher. I doubt if Hyundai fixed this problem . When I took my car for recall back in 2000, they took less than ten minutes to check or repair whatever they where recalling. There are thousands of these cars and probably leaking gasoline without the consumers knowledge or aware of the problem.

Vehicle was involved in an accident and the engine compartment caught on fire. The consumer believed the accident was due to recall (04v178000) regarding the fuel tank.

When fueling, the pump shuts off approximately every fifty cents of gasoline. An independent mechanic at a repair shop determined that the fuel tank must be replaced. Please provide further details. Vehicle's check engine light illuminated and consumer experienced trouble pumping gas. Vehicle also experiencing jerking upon acceleration as well as frequent stalling. Repair shop determined that fuel tank must be replaced.

The jack collapsed, and center stem fell over and punctured the fuel tank while in use.

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The check engine light came on I took it to a local auto shop they put it on a machine & said it either has abad gas cap or a crack in the gas tank. When I take the gas cap off to fill up my car it has no pressure at all & I can smell gas fumes for awhile after that. You can unhook the battery for awhile & the light will stay off for a few days the it comes back on again. I heard there was a recall for this problem & would like to get it fixed before something bad happens.

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

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Consumer had a problem with engine check light coming on. Took vehicle to dealer for recall 00v09o000/ fuel tank repairs. About two days later, engine check light came back on for about a week.

Dealer refused to honor recall 00v095000/ fuel tank until consumer agreed to pay for an inspection fee.

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

Gas tank rusted prior to recall causing engine light to illuminate (00v-095). Yh.

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.

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.