1999 Hyundai Elantra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457133, filed 2012-05, 128,750 miles“Nar 9-8-03. The consumer felt that the vehicle's transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to the dealer . The dealer figured the problem might be fuel delivery related and asked permission to pursue a remedy. The dealer removed the fuel tank and flushed the fuel lines and injectors and replaced the fuel filter. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer it operated as it should.”
NHTSA complaint #10039879, filed 2003-09, 35,681 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10047838, filed 2003-11, 65,000 miles“The vehicle gets less than advertised gas mileage, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer 2 times for testing, and did not get a written record what was performed.”
NHTSA complaint #782870, filed 1999-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 10 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 23 | 8% |
| 2017 | 30 | 4% |
| 2016 | 20 | 7% |
| 2015 | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 | 24 | 6% |
| 2013 | 32 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 45 | 14% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 8% |
| 2002 | 31 | 9% |
| 2001 | 14 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 20 | 17% |
| 1996 | 13 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra
41 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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