2008 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 314 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra overview page.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10416777 — filed 08/02/2011
“2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS A MILEAGE PROBLEM. *TGW WHILE ON A 4,600 MILE TRIP, MOSTLY ON THE INTERSTATE, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL…”NHTSA complaint 10321960 — filed 03/24/2010
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10318342 — filed 03/10/2010
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra: 32 of 314 complaints on file (10.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have in total?
314 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 38 involved a crash, 23 involved a fire, 41 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
