general problems of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, gasoline started spilling from the filler neck. The contact stated that the vehicle was refueling very slowly. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 04v369000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 04v178000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the interior door handles had detached from the vehicle the abs warning light was also illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who replaced the fuel tank; however, the other repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

The car will not accep gasoline. Once 0. 3 gallons enters the car the pump will shut off and you have to keep trying to get gas. There is an issue with the gas intake. It will continuly shut off every few . 3 gallons and makes it very complicated to get gas.

2003 Hyundai Tiburon gt smells of gasoline when starting, at idle stand still, and when turning car off for short period of time. Smell of gas very strong inside car.