Component Record

Hyundai Elantra 1997 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

20 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage20 complaints

20 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V095001Reported March 28, 2000 - 84,020 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 84,020 vehicles across all affected models.

00V095002Reported July 21, 2000 - 7,111 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 7,111 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train33 Engine28 Air Bags21 Visibility18 Electrical System15 Brakes15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.