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1998 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Problems

2 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Sep 1998Dec 2005
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Dec 2005

Your car's gas tank won't fill properly — gasoline immediately spills out when you try to pump fuel into it. You've taken the vehicle to multiple mechanics, but each one identified a different cause and none of their repairs have fixed the problem.

NHTSA #: 10145112
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Sep 1998

GAS SHOOTS OUT OF THE GS TANK FILLER INLET WHEN FILLING THE TANK. THE GAS PUMP AUTO SHUTOFF ACTIVATES WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED, HOWEVER GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE TANK FORCEFULLY. DEALER POSSESSED A SERVICE BULLETIN NOT FOUND IN THE NHTSA FILES.

NHTSA #: 540459

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