Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 770 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V213000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V063000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V956000 Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V232000 Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 291 complaints
- Structure 134 complaints
- Unknown or Other 131 complaints
- Electrical System 112 complaints
- Steering 71 complaints
- Power Train 62 complaints
Of the 770 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 770 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,600–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is rated average due to moderate complaints, particularly engine and structural issues. Several recalls, including steering and brake assistance, may affect long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| structure | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| steering | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 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 changes
- replace brake fluid
- coolant replacement
- inspect steering system
- inspect suspension components
- replace air filters
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light
- steering stiffness
- brake warning
- unresponsive airbag
- squeaking suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.