Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Hyundai Elantra has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 267 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 #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V179000 DRIVER'S AIR BAG/SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V143000 INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V280000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V122000 STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 46 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 42 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Service Brakes 26 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
Of the 267 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 267 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Hyundai Elantra faces multiple recalls, notably for airbag and brake issues, and numerous owner complaints, particularly related to air bags and visibility. These factors contribute to a below-average reliability rating, despite being fairly economical to repair compared to some competitors.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag sensor | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| brake light switch | 60,000–100,000 miles | $90–$200 | common |
| wiper motor | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| steering column | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 40,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light stays on
- Brake lights not activating
- Hard steering at low speeds
- Wipers not functioning properly
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.