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Model year 2017

2017 Hyundai Elantra

  • 765owner complaints
  • 4recalls
  • 37involved a crash
  • 50,666median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 5, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

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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.

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Wheel bearing, tires or wheels17 reports
Airbag warning light or recall32 reports
Seat belt or seat problems10 reports
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early47 reports
Paint peels or body rusts41 reports
Suspension noise, struts or alignment12 reports
Headlights too dim or fail14 reports
Engine stalls or loses power while driving156 reports
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy28 reports
Check engine light or misfire113 reports
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing76 reports
Burns oil or oil level rises37 reports
Doors, latches or locks fail33 reports
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middle half of reports, median tick. Darker bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2017 Hyundai Elantra765
        Median 2017 model here (94 vehicles)269
        Median 2017 sedan here (27)178

        765 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.

        Complaints filed by year

        716
        3517
        4418
        6719
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        12821
        12522
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        3326

        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

        DP22-003opened Sep 12, 2022
        Engine · model years 2017 to 2021

        Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.

        NHTSA summary
        The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan as

        Recalls that include the 2017 Hyundai Elantra

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        17V-213Mar 28, 2017
        Steering:Electric Power Assist System

        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
        Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
        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.
        17V-063Jan 26, 2017
        Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

        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
        Risk: A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
        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.
        16V-956Dec 30, 2016
        Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

        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
        Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
        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.
        16V-232Apr 21, 2016
        Air Bags:Frontal

        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
        Risk: An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
        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.

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