2008 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 32
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel pump · 22 records
- engine light · 12 records
- check engine · 10 records
- replaced fuel · 7 records
- pump replaced · 6 records
- light came · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The car stalled 6/21/11 at 7pm on the freeway in 10-20 mile an hour stop and go traffic. The temp outside was mild, i had been on the road for 20 min before hitting traffic, and both air conditioning and radio were on. I was in traffic approx. 10 min. I went to tap the gas pedal and nothing was there. I had to get out (on freeway) and push the car off the road and onto center divide (no call boxes). Two strangers…
ODI 10416777
Fuel System, Gasoline
When we called to hyundai motor company about the recall campaign on 65000 units hyundai elantra 2008 asking why we did not receive the notification. Their response as follows " we have received your email regarding when you will receive a recall notice for your 2008 elantra. After researching your concern we have determined that your vehicle is not affected by campaign 086 for the fuel filter. Fuel pumps installed…
ODI 10318342
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2008 hyundai elantra stalls frequently, but not reproducible, about once a week. I notice this when the vehicle is traveling around 20-25 miles/hour. Internet search indicates that others are experiencing similar problem and a faulty fuel pump may be the issue. *tr
ODI 10279564
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Engine cut off with fuel gauge dropping to 'empty' [ with a 1/2 full tank]. On the nys thruway almost causing a collision with an 18 wheeler as i coasted across its path to the shoulder in rockland county. Called aaa and eventually, [about 10 min. After, while still on the line with aaa, i heard a light click and the fuel gauge went back up to 1/2 tank and the car engine started up to complete my drive home. *tr
ODI 10269446
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. Whenever the contact shifted into park, the gear would never stick. The vehicle would either move forward for a few seconds before coming to a complete stop. Whenever the gear was in drive, the vehicle would jerk forward. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move or would suddenly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for…
ODI 10275824
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2008 elantra that continues to stall and hesitate. This occurred on two separate occasions and i was almost hit from behind. The dealership has failed twice to diagnosis the problem and i have filed a complaint with hyundai. Now they want me to take the car back to the dealership and leave it overnight. They don't currently have a loaner car. My car was not a part of the recall, why? I don't know. Clearly…
ODI 10247141
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle year : 2008 make : hyundai model : elantra results : 1 | all records displayed make : hyundai model : elantra year : 2008 manufacturer : hyundai motor company mfr's report date : aug 19, 2008 nhtsa campaign id number : 08v429000 pe08044 nhtsa action number: pe08044 component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump potential number of units affected : 65000 dealer performed the above recall procedure. Car…
ODI 10243990
Fuel System, Gasoline
After having my fuel pump replaced due to a recall and previously reported problem, my car stalled out on a busy road again. I tried to restart the car numerous times with no luck at all. I had to have the car towed to a safe location so i was able to have it towed to the hyundai dealership. I was told that this time the reason the car stalled was due to a fuel sensor being incorrect as a result of the installation…
ODI 10240848
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving on a major highway and traveling at high speed, as i began to merge to an exit ramp, my 2008 hyundai elantra completely stalled out. I tried to restart the car three times and it died on me on each of those tries. After the fourth attempt i was able to restart the car to get to a safe location. The car was taken to the dealership the next morning when i was told that the fuel pump had been recalled and…
ODI 10240846
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving north on hwy 5 from bakersfield ca when the engine began to miss and loose power. I managed to pull over at avenal where i put gas in hoping it would work better. I let it rest and when i started it up, the engine light came on. I drove it a bit and called into the roadside assistance from hyundai and explained the situation to them. I said i was driving north but keeping it at 65 mph. I was told to continue…
ODI 10239649
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
I took my 2008 elantra in for service. They replaced the fuel pump due to a recall. That same day the car stalled in the middle of a busy highway. They just replaced the fuel pump again. *tr
ODI 10239774
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact received a recall notice to have the fuel pump repaired on her vehicle. She had not experienced any failures with the vehicle prior to having it repaired. Afterwards, she noticed that the vehicle would not operate the same. While driving less than 45 mph and attempting to brake, the vehicle would accelerate. She also felt heavy vibrations in the vehicle as…
ODI 10243884
Fuel System, Gasoline
Took a 375 mile/ 8 hour trip. New 2008 hyundai elantra w/less than 1800 miles. Upon exiting expressway, engine struggled, as if trying to shift to next gear, but bucked & hesitated. After stopped at a red light, proceeded to cross busy intersection. Car sputtered and stalled .check engine light came on and stayed on. 5 failed attempts to restart but did after 9 minutes. Made it to destination. Local hyundai service…
ODI 10238137
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2008 elantra se which i bought in may has had two "episodes" of stalling. The first (od 1100 mi) on july 14 occurred on the freeway and began as a slight hesitation that got progressively worse such that we took the next exit and limped home on back roads. The check engine light came on and the car stalled twice before we finally made it home. The next day i was able to drive it to the dealer about 5 miles away.…
ODI 10237104
Fuel System, Gasoline
I got into my car 120 miles from home and noticed my check engine light was on. I called my dealer where i bought the car from and told them. They made an appointment for me to bring it in. I proceeded to travel back home 120 miles away and was at a light. The light changed i put my foot on the pedal and it went 5 miles and hour. I pulled over called the 800 number on the car for hyundai was told they would tow the…
ODI 10236662
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a hyundai elantra which one had 3500 miles on it and the cars fuel pump went while i was diving it. Just started to sputter and the check engine light came on. Had to have it tow to dealership where they replaced the fuel pump. *tr
ODI 10237109
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL PUMP FAILURE AFTER 2,000 MILES. *TR
ODI 10234937
Fuel System, Gasoline
I've 2008 elantra se automatic with 5400 miles on it. Yesterday my wife was driving from boston to upstate after finishing my younger one's treatment at bch. And half way through she stopped at a rest area. After pulling out from rest area the car started decelerating and it was feeling as if car was trying to shift gear but having issues. It reached up to speed of 60-65 and after that no matter how much gas she…
ODI 10234805
Fuel System, Gasoline
My fiancee and i recently purchased a brand new(had 7 miles on when we got it) 2008 hyundai elantra. In about the third week of ownership, we took a road trip out of state. While returning home, on the ny state thruway, the car began to shake and shudder, and lose speed rapidly. The engine light came on and i pulled over to the shoulder. After about half an hour, i tried to drive again and had the same problems. We…
ODI 10235264
Fuel System, Gasoline
6/26/08 - car looses power on expressway, check engine light comes on. Dealer fixes faulty "downstream oxygen sensor" 7/10/08 - car looses power, engine hesitation and racing rpm's in speeds of 20-40 mph. Check engine light comes on. Dealer replaces fuel pump 8/14/08- car hesitating and rpm's racing in speeds of 20-40 mph. Will take back to dealer when check engine light comes on. *tr
ODI 10238143
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Our 2008 hyundai elantra stalled on i-5 outside of chico ca with less approximately 900 miles on the car. We were just barely able to get to the shoulder before the car completely died. We were towed to the hyundai dealer who replaced the fuel pump. *tr
ODI 10235287
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Our hyundai elantra, with approx. 1000 miles on it, stalled not far from our home. We left home and within two miles the car begin to hesitate. After a mile of several hesitating instances, we turned around but could not make it home. The engine died and we had to park in a neighbor's driveway. The fuel pump had gone out. *tr
ODI 10235400
Engine · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
Purchased brand new 2008 hyundai elantra june 5, 2008. Since purchasing the car it broke down within 30 days with the check engine light coming on and the engine losing power. The dealership replaced the oxygen sensor and part of the exhaust because the sensor was seized up inside it. Within 2 days of getting the car back the check engine light came on again and the car lost power and the engine was rough. The first…
ODI 10235263
Fuel System, Gasoline
I had an issue in early june regarding my 2008 hyundai elantra. Car began to hesitate and stalled out. It was told back to dealership, which could not recreate the problem and informed me it was a fuel injection misfire, rebooted computer and said it would not happen again. On july 3rd, i had the exact same situation occur on my trip while driving on i-95 to visit family in delaware. Dealership in delaware on july…
ODI 10234540
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The vehicle was filled with gasoline on three occasions, and each time, fuel shot back out of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected yet, but plan to do so on july 17, 2008. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because she could have been covered in gasoline. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 1,015. Updated 09/10/08 *bf updated…
ODI 10234454