2003 Hyundai Elantra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 234 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Unable to fill gas tank because the gas pump would click off just after pumping a few dollars of gas into car although the gauge indicated the vehicle was near empty. This continues to be a problem over and over again and just started out of the blue. One day it was working fine, then, approx 1 month after I had the car, I noticed I was having problems with gas pump clicking off.”
NHTSA complaint #10611010, filed 2014-07, 32,000 miles“Recall # 03v257000, 09v125000, 03v496000 severe rusting and corrosion under my car which they claim was fixed under the recalls. They did not fix this! The front driver side axle is completely corroded and breaking - they claim they sprayed it with anti corrosion compound but this did not stop further corrosion and rust. The brakelines were also sprayed but this also did not work! My brakeline rusted out and all my brake fluid went out while driving. Hyundai is now refusing to correct the problem which by federal law has to be done!”
NHTSA complaint #11051250, filed 2017-11, 178,000 miles“2003 Hyundai Elantra. I'm having problems filling the gasoline tank every time I have to put gas. It triggers the nozzle every 30 seconds and it takes me about 10 to 15 minutes to fill up tank. Still working on the problem”
NHTSA complaint #10413473, filed 2011-07, 105,000 miles“A few months back I began noticing that my check engine light came on. Would take 10- 15 mins to fill up gas tank. Sensor was triggered every few seconds, suggesting gas tank was full, but it was not. Took it to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with the car. With in the last month I have been noticing that rear automatic locking seat belt is not staying locked. Child car seats do not stay secured. Car occasionally stalls when started, and air bag light does not illuminate to determine if air bag will deploy or not.”
NHTSA complaint #10546099, filed 2013-09, 105,000 miles“Unable to fill gas tank because the gas pump would click off just after pumping a few dollars of gas into car although the gauge indicated the vehicle was near empty. This continued to be a problem over and over again and just started out of the blue. One day it was working fine, then I noticed I was having problems with gas pump clicking off. Took vehicle to mechanic and described the problem, they pulled up the recall notice. Contacted Hyundai and was told that my car just missed the recall. Recall effected through november 9, 2003 and my car was made december 17, 2003. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543282, filed 2013-09, 91,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V369000Jul 26, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel…Covers: Hyundai Elantra 2002–2003, Sonata 2002–2003, XG350 2002–2003 +1 more
- 04V178000Apr 9, 2004Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly…Covers: Hyundai Elantra 2002–2003, Sonata 2002–2003, XG350 2002–2003 +1 more
Fuel 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 2003 Hyundai Elantra
61 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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