Sixth generation (AD)
2017 Hyundai Elantra
The most reported problem on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is stalling, with 156 complaints, usually around 55,000 miles.
- 767owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 37involved a crash
- 51,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Elantra doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2017 model year.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 767 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 4.3 times the median of 178 for 2017 sedans on this site. Of the 12 Elantra model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2016 and 2018
- The 2017 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 77 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2016 draws 27 and the 2018 31.
- Top problem
- Stalling leads with 156 of the 767 complaints (20%), ahead of misfire at 114. A quarter of the 80 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 34,000 miles, and half by about 55,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 47 of the 767 complaints (6%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 37 reports mention a crash, 6 mention a fire and 24 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 17 of 37, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as stalling, misfire and engine failure. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2021 at 128 and have dropped every year since, to 59 in 2025. So far in 2026, 35 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 156 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
767 complaints is 2.8 times the median 2017 model on this site and 4.3 times the median 2017 sedan. Among the 9 Elantra model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai filed 157 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. 13 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 156 complaints
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission.
Check engine light or misfire 5 bulletins · 114 complaints
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
3 more on this problem
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a complaint of ?Check Engine Light on? and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
This bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the thermostat on certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The thermostat may not function properly and may result in Diagnostic Trouble Code P0128. Replacement of thermostat is required even without a P0128 code.
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT ON CERTAIN 2017 ELANTRA VEHICLES. THE THERMOSTAT MAY FUNCTION IMPROPERLY AND MAY RESULT IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0128. NO DRIVABILITY ISSUES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONDITION.
Doors, latches or locks fail 2 bulletins · 77 complaints
Certain Elantra (AD/ADa) and Tucson (TL) vehicles may experience an internal or external door handle being inoperative or requiring repeated attempts to open the door. If this condition occurs, replace the affected door latch.
CERTAIN 2017 ELANTRA (ADA) MAY HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE FASTENER SECURING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE(S). THIS MAY LEAD TO IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE(S).
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 47 complaints
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a (Check Engine Light on) and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the input/output speed sensor and oil pressure harness.
Paint peels or body rusts 1 bulletin · 41 complaints
Certain 2017-2018MY Elantra (ADa), Sonata (LFa), and Santa Fe Sport (AN) vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (âHMMAâ) may exhibit peeling or bubbling of the white paint in various areas of the vehicle, most commonly on or around ...
Engine misfire 1 bulletin · 33 complaints
Some 2017MY Elantra (AD/ADA) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine may experience Malfunction Indicator Light illumination with DTC P0300/P0301/P0302/P0303/P0304 (Cylinder âXâ â misfire detected). The bulletin provides information on the repair procedure.
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 1 bulletin · 28 complaints
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 1 bulletin · 17 complaints
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) ...
Complaints filed by year
128 complaints came in 2021. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
All 4 recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
Stalling, with 156 of the 767 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 55,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems start?
Of the 335 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 29,000 miles and half by about 51,000.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has more complaints than both the 2016 and the 2018: 77 a year against 27 and 31.
How many 2017 Hyundai Elantra complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
47 of them (6%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
No recall on file for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.