2017 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 770 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Engine (291), Structure (134), Unknown Or Other (131).
Key takeaways
- 770 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 | 291 | 38% |
| Structure | 134 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 131 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 112 | 15% |
| Steering | 71 | 9% |
| Power Train | 62 | 8% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 53 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 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%.
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- Cabin air filter
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| 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.
Engine - filed 2026-10-24
Vehicle Information: Year/Make/Model: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition Mileage: ~135,000 miles Engine: 2.0L Nu 4-Cylinder VIN: [XXX] Incidence Summary: Engine internal failure, metallic debris/shavings found in oil, severe knocking noise, high risk of sudden engine stall/failure while driving. Detailed Descript...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-19
My 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0L (outside Recall 157/17V063 VIN range) has suffered 7 intermittent brake failures since 06/03/2026 (~118,563 mi), involving total loss of braking power, a rock-hard pedal, and/or resistance during pedal depression. The vehicle is at Temecula Hyundai and available for inspection. SAFETY R...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-09
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 99,546, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the title mileage was 99,498. A Carfax report was obtained...
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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.