2013 Hyundai Elantra
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,858
- rank #110 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 4
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Steering
- 269 complaints (14%)
- Reported harm
- 159 crashes / 92 injuries
- 0 deaths; 56 fires
2013 Hyundai Elantra vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2017 Hyundai Elantra
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,065
- rank #350 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 4
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Engine
- 284 complaints (27%)
- Reported harm
- 57 crashes / 35 injuries
- 0 deaths; 9 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
793
2017 Hyundai Elantra has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
0
2013 Hyundai Elantra vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Top component overlap
Different families
Steering vs Engine
2013 Hyundai Elantra problem mix
- STEERING 269
- ENGINE 233
- AIR BAGS 166
- SERVICE BRAKES 163
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 152
2017 Hyundai Elantra problem mix
- ENGINE 284
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 129
- STRUCTURE:BODY 126
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 106
- STEERING 70
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra or 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
2017 Hyundai Elantra has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,065 vs 1,858). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).