2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt
Common Problems
Ranked from 294 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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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Doors failing to unlock or open properly
104complaintsHigh severityOtherMultiple doors on the vehicle fail to unlock or open from both inside and outside, posing a significant safety risk.
- 2
Door Latch Malfunction
87complaintsSafety riskOtherDoors fail to open from inside or outside, posing a significant safety risk.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Door Malfunction (Driver and Rear Doors Not Opening)
66complaintsSafety riskOtherMultiple rear and driver doors have stopped opening from both inside and outside, posing a significant safety hazard.
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Engine Stall During Operation
51complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine unexpectedly stops during driving, requiring the vehicle to be restarted.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical system failures including headlight and brake light issues
28complaintsMedium severityElectricalHeadlights and brake lights frequently malfunction, turning on and off unexpectedly while the car is not in use.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Oil Consumption Issues
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, leading to frequent refills and potential engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Misfire Due to Ignition Coil Failure
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences misfires and rough idle due to ignition coil failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Unintended Acceleration
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle experiences unintended acceleration, posing a significant safety risk.
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Door Locking Issues
3complaintsLow severityOtherMultiple instances of doors failing to unlock or open from the outside, posing a safety concern.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Knocking and Rattling
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces unusual knocking and rattling sounds without any visible signs of a fault.
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Loss of Power During Operation
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle experiences a sudden loss of power and may stall during operation, increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Steering Assist Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering assist malfunctions, requiring more effort to steer the vehicle, especially at low speeds.
Other years & sources
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.