2008 Hyundai Elantra

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Steering is the leading concern among 315 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 26 Elantra model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 315

Of the 2008 reports, 38 involved a crash and 23 involved a fire. 41 people were injured.

Primary concernSteering55 reports · 17% of complaints
Owner complaints315Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship7 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering55
  2. Service brakes51
  3. Fuel system39
  4. Air bags38
  5. Gasoline36
  6. Electrical system30
  7. Power train29
  8. Engine24

Recalls and investigations

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleFeb 4, 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

    An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.

    Campaign 20V061000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Steering, electric power assist systemFeb 23, 2015

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.

    Campaign 15V100000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 1, 2013

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

    Campaign 13V113000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveMar 15, 2011

    HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2007. THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DETERMINES THE SEAT'S FORE AND AFT POSITION AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT THE PRESSURE APPROPRIATE FOR THAT SEATING POSITION, WITH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IN THE MOST FORWARD SEATING POSITIONS. THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MAY RECEIVE AN UNSTABLE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM THE SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR SUCH THAT, IN A CRASH THAT REQUIRES DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY AT THE HIGHER PRESSURE THAN INTENDED IF THE SEAT WAS POSITION IN ONE OF THE FORWARD POSITIONS IN WHICH A LOWER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

    A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

    DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

    Campaign 11V179000 on NHTSA.gov

  5. Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveMar 15, 2011

    HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2008. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A WEIGHT SENSOR DESIGNED TO DEACTIVATE THE RIGHT FRONTAL AIRBAG WHEN OCCUPANTS OF CERTAIN WEIGHTS OCCUPY THE SEAT. THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE WEIGHT SENSOR IS LOCATED UNDER THE CENTER CONSOLE, BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE CONNECTOR COULD BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MALFUNCTION SUCH THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY REGARDLESS OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OCCUPANT.

    THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTING TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

    Campaign 11V143000 on NHTSA.gov

  6. Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 29, 2008

    HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO (HPR) IS RECALLING 347 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER, UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PRODUCE LESS PUMPING PRESSURE THAN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

    AS A RESULT, POOR ENGINE STARING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT AND LEAD TO A CRASH.

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP SUBASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HPR AT 1-800-981-0188.

    Campaign 08V694000 on NHTSA.gov

  7. Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpAug 25, 2008

    HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 65,000 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH 2.0 LITER BETA ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PRODUCE LESS PUMPING PRESSURE THAN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

    POOR ENGINE STARTING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUBASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

    Campaign 08V429000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: gasoline

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  1. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 22, 2008

    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

  2. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 22, 2008

    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

  3. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 22, 2008

    PURCHASED 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA IN MID-MAY 2008. WITHIN TWO WEEKS THE CAR ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS STALLING AND RUNNING SLUGGISH. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY HAD AN ERROR CODE, SAID A SENSOR HAD WENT OUT. CAR WORKED FINE FOR LESS THAN 24 HOURS, I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST SPUTTERED AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 5 MILES AN HOUR. I SPENT 20 MINUTES DODGING TRAFFIC TRYING TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY INTERSECTION TO WHERE I COULD HAVE THE CAR IN A SAFE SPOT. LET IT SIT AND IT STARTED BACK UP NO PROBLEMS, UNTIL THE NEXT DAY, IT JUST DIED ON THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER, FIVE DAYS LATER THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. IT'S BEEN A MONTH NOW SINCE THE REPAIR AND HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SO FAR, BUT I AM CROSSING MY FINGERS EVERY TIME I START IT UP AND DRIVE SOMEWHERE. *TR

  4. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 22, 2008

    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 WERE TOWED OFF OF THE THRUWAY, THEN TO A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP BY HRA, WHERE THEY LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE FOR A MORNING. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS 'BAD GAS'. WE WERE TOLD TO BUY A CONTAINER OF DRY GAS AND SENT ON OUR WAY. THE CAR SEEMED TO BEHAVE FOR ABOUT 5 DAYS, THEN THE NEXT WEEKEND I VENTURED OUT OF TOWN AGAIN IN MY STILL NEW CAR. ABOUT AN HOUR INTO MY TRIP, THE CAR STARTED SHUDDERING AND SHAKING ON INTERSTATE 84. I PULLED OFF AT THE NEAREST EXIT, AND THE CAR DIED COMPLETELY. I WAS NOT IN A SAFE LOCATION, SO I TRIED TO START IT TO MOVE THE CAR. IT WOULD NO LONGER START. I GOT TOWED ALL THE WAY HOME AT GREAT EXPENSE TO MYSELF, AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT. AFTER 5 COMPLETE DAYS OF WORKING ON THE CAR, THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. I AM NOW READING THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS, SOMETIMES WITH FAR WORSE CONSEQUENCES. I HAVE NOT YET OPERATED MY NEW CAR ON A HIGHWAY SINCE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT, BUT I PLAN TO TONIGHT, AND AM QUITE NERVOUS ABOUT IT. *TR

  5. Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Equipment, Jul 22, 2008

    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 TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND DURING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE REGAINED POWER AND I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP NOW PLANS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. HOWEVER, IT IS ON BACKORDER AND WE WILL PROBABLY BE WITHOUT THE CAR A TOTAL OF AT LEAST 30 DAYS OR MORE DUE TO THESE REPAIRS. WE HAVE CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY BECAUSE WE NO LONGER HAVE TRUST IN THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY SINCE IT WILL BE USED TO TRANSPORT OUR 4 MONTH OLD TO DAY CARE EVERY DAY. WE HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THE CAR 60 DAYS YET. *TR

  6. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 19, 2008

    FUEL PUMP FAILURE AFTER 2,000 MILES. *TR

  7. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 18, 2008

    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 APPLIES IT WONT GO ANY FURTHER BUT STARTED TO DECELERATE. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON SIDE AND CALLED HRA TO GET CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. JUST HOUR AGO GOT CALL BACK FROM DEALERSHIP STATING IT WAS ISSUE WITH FUEL PUMP AND THEY HAVE REPLACED IT AND CAR IS READY FOR PICKUP. THIS IS FIRST TIME THIS FAILURE HAPPEN WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. WE HAVE FELT COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING LIKE CAR WITH HAS SOME KIND OF THRUST (PROBABLY TRYING TO CHANGE GEAR IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). BUT THIS WAS FIRST TIME WHEN IT WONT TAKE ANYMORE GAS AFTER PUSHING GAS PEDAL. IT IS SERIOUS ISSUE AND MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO BE MADE AWARE OF IT OR SHOULD TAKE SOME ACTION AGAINST MANUFACTURER. *TR

  8. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 16, 2008

    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 7TH INFORMED ME I HAD A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED IT ON JULY 8TH. LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT WAS PROBLEM IN JUNE AND DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED CAR FROM DID NOT INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM PROPERLY. *TR

  9. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 15, 2008

    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 09/15/08 *JB

  10. Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 19, 2008

    WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN APRIL OF 2008. THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOOSES ENGINE POWER, SHUTS DOWN AND STOPS. THIS HAS NOW OCCURRED THREE TIMES. ON JUNE 6TH THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN TRAFFIC. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY REPAIRED A PVC HOSE THAT HAD COLLAPSED. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED, STRANDING US IN THE MIDDLE OF A DIVIDED, HEAVILY TRAVELED, ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THIS TIME THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. AFTER WAITING FIVE DAYS FOR THE PART TO BE DELIVERED, I PICKED UP THE CAR ONCE AGAIN. MY WIFE HAD EARLIER NOTICED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER WE BROUGHT IT HOME. ON JUNE 19TH I WAS OUT RUNNING ERRANDS WITH MY CHILDREN. THE VEHICLE, AGAIN SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I AGAIN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE MANAGER THEN INFORMED ME HE HAD JUST FOUND OUT HYUNDAI WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEMS ON THEIR 2008 ELANTRA MODELS. I THEN CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE VEHICLE. I ALSO ASK THE REPRESENTATIVE TO CHECK ON ANY RECALLS OR CAMPAIGNS AGAINST MY VEHICLE. AFTER CHECKING HIS SYSTEM HE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE NO CAMPAIGNS OR RECALLS REGISTERED AGAINST THE CAR. SO FAR THIS DANGEROUS EVENT HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN THE PAST FEW DAYS. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHEN WE USE THIS VEHICLE. SO FAR THE COLLAPSED PVC HOSE AND FUEL PUMP HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHOUT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO GASOLINE IN IT. I EXPLAINED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN, THE VEHICLE WAS REGISTERING 3/4 TANK. NOW THEY ARE CHECKING OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN THE VEHICLE. I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED THAT THEY ARE UNABLE DETERMINE THE DEFECT WITH THE VEHICLE. I AM ALSO DEEPLY CONCERNED THAT IF I HAVE TO USE THIS VEHICLE AGAIN IT WILL SHUTDOWN AGAIN AND I OR A FAMILY MEMBER MAY BE INJURED. *TR

  11. Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 7, 2008

    NEW 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS, HAD PROBLEMS IN 1ST GEAR ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD RUN VERY RUFF ,SOMETIMES STARTING THE CAR I WOULD TURN THE KEY AND IT WAS LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD HAD TO DO IT 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE THE STARTER WOULD CATCH ON AND START THE CAR. I ONLY DROVE THIS CAR FOR 12 DAYS BEFORE TAKING IT INTO THE DEALER FOR A COMPLETE CHECK UP ALSO THE ALARM WASNT WORKING. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS BAD (NEW CAR ONLY 1000 MILES????) AND IT SHOULD TAKE A FEW DAYS TO GET THE PART IN, THEN AFTER A WEEK THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE STILL WAITING ON THE PART AND THERE IS A "NATL BACK ORDER ON THIS PART" AND THEY SHOULD BE GETTING IN THE PART SOON THEY HOPE. WEEK 2 THERE STILL WAITING ON THE PART AND HE HAS 4 CARS WAITING FOR THE SAME PART ALL ELANTRAS (3FROM THEIR STOCK). WEEK 3 STILL WAITING, STILL NO PART, I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME THEY DONT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS OR POSSIBLE RECALLS ON THE PART AND PROMISED TO CALL ME BACK IN 24 TO 48 HRS, I HAD TO CALL THEM BACK 4 DAYS LATER ASKING WHY I DIDNT GET A CALL BACK, ANOTHER CUSTOMER CARE AGENT HELPED ME THIS TIME SAYING THAT SHE IS SO SORRY IM HAVING SUCH PROBLEM AND PROMISED TO CALL ME BACK THAT SAME DAY AFTER SHE HAD A CHANCE TO TALK TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP. IM ONCE AGAIN WAITING WITH NO CALL BACKS......THE CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THEIR HANDS FOR 22 DAYS WITH NO PART IN HAND TO REPAIR MY CAR????????. THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IT... *TR