Hyundai Elantra / 2017
2017 Hyundai Elantra problems
Owners have filed 1,074 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 26.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of structure at 12.3%.
Complaints1,074
Crashes58
Fires9
Injuries36
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 26.8% · 288
Structure 12.3% · 132
Unknown or other 12.1% · 130
Electrical system 10.3% · 111
Steering 6.6% · 71
Power train 5.8% · 62
Latches/locks/linkages 4.9% · 53
Service brakes 4.1% · 44
Severity
Of those complaints, 58 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 36 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Hyundai Elantra in this data, 2017 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 236 in the last three years against 474 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 41,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I bought my 2017 Elantra se 2.0 In april of 2020 my car keeps stalling when I let off the gas and when I make turns left or right at low speeds very scary and unsafe and also engine noises and shakes real bad sometimes as well I still owe 20000 for this lemon Hyundai should be held responsible for this as its been a serious problem for years from what I read very dangerous this happens on city streets and expressway Engine · reported at 119,000 miles
While accelerating on moderate incline engine has failed three times and souns like itâs flooding. After taking the vehicle to the dealership, they reported no engine failures or misfires were documented by the vehicles OBD. Engine has become excessively noisy, but after a 17 mile driving test by the dealership, they reported not experiencing any issues or hearing any noises. Vehicle Mileage: ~48.5K miles. Engine
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started staking and stalling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where coil #3 was replaced; however, the failure persisted. An appointment was scheduled with the dealer for a second diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 39,378. Engine · reported at 39,378 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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