2017 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 767 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Engine (290), Structure (134), Unknown Or Other (131).
Key takeaways
- 767 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 37 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 290 | 38% |
| Structure | 134 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 131 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 111 | 14% |
| Steering | 71 | 9% |
| Power Train | 62 | 8% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 53 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 47 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 32 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-09-17
I leased my 2017 Hyundai Elantra new in July 2016 and later purchased it. As of September 2026, it has approximately 77,000 miles. I am reporting two unresolved safety concerns despite repeated repairs and more than five months of seeking assistance from Hyundai. Multiple ignition coils have failed during my ownership...
Engine - filed 2026-09-11
I bought my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE earlier this year with about 119,000 miles. It had good maintenance records when I bought it, and it now has about 128,000 miles. Since buying it, I've had two oil changes done along with new spark plugs, coils, front brake pads, and tires. About two days before the engine failed, I ...
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-05
All four rear/side door latch mechanisms have exhibited intermittent failure to release the door from the interior and/or exterior handle. Repeated operation or increased force can sometimes cause the door to release. This creates a potential safety hazard because an occupant may be unable to exit the vehicle through a...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.