Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 386 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V769000 Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 166 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46 complaints
- Unknown or Other 46 complaints
- Service Brakes 41 complaints
- Air Bags 32 complaints
Of the 386 complaints on file, 35 report a crash and 16 a fire; across all 386 complaints, owners report 31 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has an average reliability due to engine, brake, and electrical complaints. Recent recalls include ABS module leaks causing shorts, and brake pedal issues leading to continuous brake light illumination. While common failures can incur significant repair costs, they are not unusually high for this vehicle segment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| control unit/module | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Timing belt check
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flashing check engine light
- ABS warning light activation
- Unexpected brake pedal softness
- Persistent brake light illumination
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.