Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 380 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 #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 195 complaints
- Electrical System 48 complaints
- Air Bags 46 complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Service Brakes 27 complaints
- Structure 22 complaints
Of the 380 complaints on file, 45 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 380 complaints, owners report 48 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has a below-average reliability rating due to significant issues with the steering and brake systems. Recalls indicate potential electrical shorts in the ABS module and steering malfunctions. Frequent owner complaints further highlight persistent problems in these areas, leading to increased repair costs and downtime.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | very common |
| ABS module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| powertrain | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | 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.
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 40,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Inspect belts and hoses annually
- Flush coolant every 60,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Braking system warning lights
- Erratic engine performance
- Unusual electrical odors
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.