Recall Alert: 2008 Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai is recalling 65,000 Elantra sedans for problems with the fuel pump. The faulty pump may lose pressure and affect the engine's performance. The recall covers all Elantras for the 2008 model year that have a 2.0-liter Beta engine. Some fuel pumps may be adversely affected by residue buildup from gasoline mixed with ethanol, a problem that has been affecting small motors as well.

Comments

[Beatrice Hatstat]

Wouldn't it have it been nice if the dealership I purchased my vehicle from had contacted me as soon as they learned of the recall. Knowing that their customers are out driving, and that they may be involved in a crash because the fuel pump stops working in the middle of your commute!! I know this is the last Hyundai I will be purchasing.

[Dave T.]

We usually add to most recall posts that the manufacturer, Hyundai will contact owners directly. Dealers rarely if ever contact owners after a recall is issued. They also take a long time to mail out the notices after they file them with the NHTSA which to me is somewhat annoying. But don't be confused in thinking this is a Hyundai only problem. You can however contact your dealer to schedule an appt if your car is included in the recall.

[richard t.]

my dealer called me about the recall, asked when i wanted to have the work done and will provide a car to use for the day.

[sean john]

i prchuse a hiyndai elantra and the car broke down 30 000 miles, hyndai suck,please dont ever purchase a hyndai again, i still own the bank for a car that doesnt work

[littleindiana]

My fuel pump went out on July 4th at 3500 miles. It took over 13 days to get it repaired. They gave me problems on reimbursing me about the rental car I had to pay for then the recall came out in Sept. I received full reimbursement after a lot of hassle. At least they didn't blow me off.

[TR]

seanjohn..can you please explain how you are stuck paying for a car that does not work after 30'000 miles when the car has a 5 year 50000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 10 years on the drive train? What is wrong with it? Did the dealer refuse to honor the warranty?

[Troy S.]

TR,

I doubt Sean John owned a (hiyndai/hyndai).

Sean,

It's Hyundai.

[Randy]

my 08 elantra was slipping out of park on small grade. i brang it back to the dealer and they told me they replaced the transmission and it is still doing it!! they had the stones to tell me to use the parking brake. I am using it now!!! is anybody having this problem?? they claim to have fixed the gas pump problem.

[TJ]

One thing I have learned from buying a new car, DON't buy a new car. They are just as much work and cost as a used car. Hyundai warranty doesn't mean a thing, my tires cupped after 10,000 miles and the dealer told me it was because I didn't rotate them enough. Rotations every 3,000 miles isn't enough? Should I be rotating my tires after each commute to work?

[Jeff]

Yes, I am having the exact same problem with my 08 Elantra with the transmission slipping out of park on a small grade. Hyundai also supposedly replaced my transmission, and unfortunately the problem remains with the replacement transmission. I won't settle for a "use the parking brake" argument... this could be a hidden defect that exists with all of the transmissions of this type, and could be lethal to an unsuspecting owner who normally doesn't park on a hill.