2017 Hyundai Elantra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,065
- 658 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 284 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 57 reported crashes · 35 injuries · 9 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Hyundai Elantra
- ENGINE 284
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 129
- STRUCTURE:BODY 126
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 106
- STEERING 70
4 recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 16V956000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 17V213000 · 2017 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the r
- NHTSA 17V063000 · 2017 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:H A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V232000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
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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 2017 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 2017 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA has 1,065 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (284 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Hyundai Elantra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (284), unknown or other (129), structure:body (126), electrical system (106). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 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.