2010 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 501
- 111 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 190 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 71 reported crashes · 62 injuries · 3 deaths · 17 fires
What owners report fails — 2010 Hyundai Elantra
- STEERING 190
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 46
- AIR BAGS 42
- POWER TRAIN 30
- SERVICE BRAKES 27
3 recalls on record for the 2010 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 15V100000 · 2015 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing
- 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
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2010 Hyundai Elantra
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
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 2010 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 2010 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 501 consumer complaints on record for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (190 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2010 Hyundai Elantra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (190), electrical system (46), air bags (42), power train (30). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2010 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.