Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 432 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V393000 Accessory Power Outlet May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V871000 ESC Malfunction may cause Loss of Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V629000 Front Coil Springs May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V115000 Headliner Support Bracket may cause Injury NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 91 complaints
- Air Bags 77 complaints
- Steering 75 complaints
- Suspension 66 complaints
- Electrical System 51 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 34 complaints
Of the 432 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 432 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has frequent problems with the engine, air bags, and steering, reflected by a significant number of complaints and multiple recalls. Notably, issues with the ABS module and electronic stability control highlight potential safety concerns. These factors, combined with common failures and their associated repair costs, contribute to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$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
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Illumination of ESC lamp
- Unstable steering behavior
- Unusual engine noises
- Airbag warning light
- Malfunctioning electrical components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.