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2007 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 10% of all 267 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Elantra model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 71,765 miles.

Engine complaints
26
10% of 267
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
71,765 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2007, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2007 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2007Aug 2010Sep 2011Mar 2014Jul 2017May 2020Jul 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2007 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (17%)
  2. 200617 (11%)
  3. 200726 (10%)
  4. 200862 (20%)
  5. 200930 (12%)
  6. 201040 (11%)
  7. 2011109 (25%)
  8. 2012161 (25%)
  9. 2013271 (21%)
  10. 2014180 (47%)
  11. 2015105 (40%)
  12. 2016123 (42%)
  13. 2017303 (40%)
  14. 2018150 (53%)
  15. 2019136 (54%)
  16. 2020117 (47%)
  17. 202125 (19%)
  18. 202213 (13%)
  19. 202322 (22%)
  20. 202413 (24%)
  21. 20254 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra have engine problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,765 miles.
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has the most engine complaints (303), compared with 26 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.