2007 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 365
- 34 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- 42 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 26 reported crashes · 22 injuries · 19 fires
What owners report fails — 2007 Hyundai Elantra
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 42
- AIR BAGS 38
- STEERING 33
- SERVICE BRAKES 26
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25
4 recalls on record for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 20V061000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increas
- NHTSA 13V113000 · 2013 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk
- NHTSA 11V143000 · 2011 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-I THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE
- NHTSA 11V179000 · 2011 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-I A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2007 Hyundai Elantra 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 365 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper (42 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Hyundai Elantra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report problems with: visibility/wiper (42), air bags (38), steering (33), service brakes (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.