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2016 Hyundai Elantra Gt
Common Problems

Ranked from 75 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Failure Due to Oil Consumption Issues

    19complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine consumes excessive oil, leading to potential catastrophic failure without warning.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Engine Knocking and Misfire

    17complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine produces a knocking sound and misfires during operation.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    13complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine randomly stalls at idle, especially under stop-and-go traffic conditions.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Airbag Malfunction

    10complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The airbags do not deploy during a collision, posing a safety risk.

  5. 5

    Trunk Latch Malfunction

    9complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The trunk latch malfunctions, preventing the trunk from closing properly and posing a safety hazard.

  6. 6

    Engine Stalling and Loss of Power

    7complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine suddenly stalls or loses power while driving, often without warning.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Electrical System Failure Causing Random Stalls

    6complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Random electrical system failures cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, often without warning.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Brake Line Corrosion Causing Loss of Braking Power

    4complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    Corroded brake lines lead to complete loss of braking power without warning, posing a significant safety risk.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Trunk Independently Opens

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The trunk opens independently while driving, posing a safety risk.

  10. 10

    Engine Overheating

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine overheats and requires frequent water top-ups, indicating a potential cooling system issue.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Engine Stalling at Higher Speeds

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls at higher speeds, making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2015 Hyundai Elantra Gt2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt2019 Hyundai Elantra Gt2020 Hyundai Elantra GtAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.