Question 1

Is the Hyundai ELANTRA GT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai ELANTRA GT has 154 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2013 (6 complaints), 2020 (9 complaints), 2016 (9 complaints). Years to avoid: 2018 (73 complaints), 2017 (30 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Hyundai ELANTRA GT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2018, 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT. The 2018 model has the most complaints (73) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT are 2013 (6 complaints), 2020 (9 complaints), 2016 (9 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2020	9	ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE TO GET TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS,...	Above Average
2019	17	i was driving down the toll road I 80 in ohio as i...	Average
2018	73	CAR SHUT OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY RANDOMLY STARTED...	Avoid This Year
2017	30	3RD CYLINDER PISTON FELL APART INSIDE IS MOTOR . ...	Below Average
2016	9	The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. The co...	Above Average
2014	10	The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The conta...	Above Average
2013	6	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. TH...	Excellent Reliability

Hyundai ELANTRA GT — All Years

Hyundai ELANTRA GT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid