2017 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
87/100
#3 most-complained of 16 Elantra years
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra ranks 3rd worst of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 87 and 767 NHTSA complaints, mostly tied to Engine issues (40% share) plus four recalls covering steering, brakes, and airbags. It's rated Avoid relative to other Elantra years.
- Complaints
- 767
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 37 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 24 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30.5
- 27 city / 36.5 hwy
Top 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine303 (40%)
- Structure & Body186 (24%)
- Other131 (17%)
- Electrical System127 (17%)
- Steering71 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain62 (8%)
- Brakes53 (7%)
- Airbags32 (4%)
- Fuel System30 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (4%)
What owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor or fails to stop the vehicle, sometimes at low speeds around 10-15 mph, leading to front-end or rear-end collisions.
- Power steering assistance reportedly fails suddenly during turns at low speeds, causing loss of control and crashes into curbs or poles.
- Driver airbags reportedly fail to deploy or only partially deploy during collisions, sometimes with a torn or under-inflated bag noted by the owner.
- Owners report an unfamiliar beeping sound from the dashboard with no accompanying warning light before other symptoms appeared.
- Electric steering is described as unpredictable after minor impacts, with the wheel reportedly not responding as expected during a curve.
2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V213000Mar 28, 2017Steering99 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
- NHTSA 17V063000Jan 26, 2017Brakes33,803 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
- NHTSA 16V956000Dec 30, 2016Airbags110 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
2017 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 36.5 MPG
- Combined
- 30.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
- Compared with other Elantra model years, 2017 ranks 3rd worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 87 and 767 NHTSA complaints, so it's rated Avoid relative to other years of this model.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
- Engine complaints are the largest category, accounting for 303 complaints and 40% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 45,500 miles.
- Does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists four recalls for the 2017 Elantra covering steering (EPS motor connector), brakes (brake booster failure), and two separate airbag module replacements.
- How does the 2017 Elantra compare to other years like 2021 or 2016?
- The 2017 Elantra's Complaint Index of 87 is far higher than 2021 (7) and 2016 (47), both rated Best or Good, showing 2017 had comparatively more reported problems.