Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 75 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V061000 ABS Module May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V100000 Electric Power Steering Assist may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V310000 Headliner Support Bracket may cause Injury NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 38 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 9 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
Of the 75 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 75 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring has significant recall and complaint issues, especially with steering and brakes. Recalls for ABS module moisture and EPS system faults suggest potential for costly repairs. Higher-than-average owner complaints on steering bolster these concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,000 | very common |
| ABS module | 60,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| Brake switch | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plugs replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel stiffness
- ABS warning light
- Unresponsive brake lights
- Unusual brake noises
- Sudden loss of power steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.