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2017 Hyundai Elantra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of its 767 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and no fires or injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 26,983.5 miles. No related recalls are on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
29
4% of 767
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,984 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report tire sidewalls cracking, bubbling, or shredding, especially on stock Nexen and Hankook tires, sometimes within a couple thousand miles of purchase.
  • Some describe sudden tire blowouts or rapid air loss while driving at highway or low speeds, in one case leading to a loss of vehicle control.
  • Others report slow or mysterious air leaks traced to pinhole damage inside the tire, requiring repeated air top-offs before failure.
  • Several owners describe rattling, clunking, or clicking noises from the front suspension or strut mount area, sometimes tied to loose subframe components.
  • A few report a loose, unsteady feeling in the steering and pedals when turning right over bumps or uneven pavement at lower speeds.

When 2017 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2016, latest Aug 5, 2025.

2017 Hyundai Elantra suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2016Jan 2018Dec 2018Nov 2019Jul 2021Mar 2023Aug 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Aug 2025; peak Aug 2018 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Elantra model year

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

  1. 201016 (4%)
  2. 201188 (20%)
  3. 201270 (11%)
  4. 2013191 (15%)
  5. 201423 (6%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 201622 (8%)
  8. 201729 (4%)
  9. 201816 (6%)
  10. 20197 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 20212 (2%)
  13. 20224 (4%)
  14. 20234 (4%)
  15. 20245 (9%)
  16. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2017 Elantra, which is 4% of the 767 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2017 Elantra.
At what mileage do 2017 Elantra suspension or tire problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 26,983.5 miles.
Did any 2017 Elantra suspension or tire complaints involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to this problem area, with no fires or injuries reported.

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.