2001 Hyundai Elantra Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 6 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. When the brake pedal was applied, the brakes failed to function properly. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal several times to ensure that the vehicle completely stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to service the brake system. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle associated with the upper or…
ODI 10939603
Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling gas, the car will not allow you to put more than 3/4 of a gallon in at a time and more often less than that. *tr
ODI 10577517
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundia elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a metal to metal dragging noise outside of the vehicle. The contact reduced the speed being driven. Upon reaching the destination, the contact noticed that one fuel tank strap fractured and the second strap was slightly detached. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been…
ODI 10509099
Fuel/Propulsion System
While filling car with gas, the gas spewed back at me and got all over my right side and into my eye. Fortunately, my eyesight wasn't impaired. Since then while putting gas in the car, it clicks off as though it is full and it takes a long time to fill the pump and it still overflows if i am not careful. This is a waste of gas and the manufacturer should do something about these complaints soon! *tr
1 injury
ODI 10550493
Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased this my hyundai elantra from a used car lot. It wasn't long after i purchased it, i noticed that when i stopped to fuel up my vehicle that as i begin to pump fuel, it would click like my tank was full. Then i would start pumping it again and then it would do it again. This happens every time i go to fuel up my car. And it annoys me so much. I am disable and have lots of back problems and can't stand too…
ODI 10586483
Fuel/Propulsion System
The car cannot accept more than 0.5 to 0.7 gallons of gas at a time when filling. It is necessary to stop filling the car for 20 to 30 seconds before adding more gas to the tank. If the gas pump runs too fast or puts more than the mentioned amount in, gas overflows out of the tank down the side of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10472509