2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT has 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (67% of all complaints), specifically: 3rd cylinder piston fell apart inside is motor . car only has 61,000 miles. vehicle was on highway.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

20 complaints

67%

• 3RD CYLINDER PISTON FELL APART INSIDE IS MOTOR . CAR ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS ON HIGHWAY
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO VILES AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (905 CALLAHAN DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912) TO BE DIAG
• AT 77,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING, DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. ENGINE SHUT OFF, LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, OBVIOUS ENGINE FAILURE NOT SURE IF FROM FUEL PUMP. CAR HAD REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE. NOT UNDER HYUNDAI 100K WARRANTY SINCE I AM THE SECOND OWNER. CEASED ENGINE RELATED TO OIL - MOST LIKELY F

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“3RD CYLINDER PISTON FELL APART INSIDE IS MOTOR . CAR ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS ON HIGHWAY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

13%

• The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. Additionally, while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and decelerated to 4
• my vehicle with apparently refurbished engine was purchased certified used through carvana in 2019 & was one of the recalled vehicles from 2017 (which I was NOT informed of at them of purchase)and is exhibiting the same signs as those in the recall, loss of power at acceleration, vibrating, etc & my
• The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal to gain forward momentum, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact observed that the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was opera

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. Additionally, while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and decelerated to 4”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

• Knock Sensor and decreased internal battery No harm to me or others Yes No No, 12-23-2023 date of incident.
• I am writing to formally log a critical safety and product reliability complaint regarding my Hyundai Elantra GT. The vehicle has suffered catastrophic engine failure characterized by severe rod knock. This failure occurred without any prior warning from the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic systems, exp

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Knock Sensor and decreased internal battery No harm to me or others Yes No No, 12-23-2023 date of incident.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• I bought a 2017 Hyundia Elantra GT on 2/14/22 for my 16 year old daughter cash $8000. The car ran good for about a month but I could smell fumes so I took the car to the dealership on 3/11/22. I had to replaced the catalytic converter with the Hyundia dealership, which cost me $2600. On 4/8/22, my 1

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I bought a 2017 Hyundia Elantra GT on 2/14/22 for my 16 year old daughter cash $8000. The car ran good for about a month but I could smell fumes so I took the car to the dealership on 3/11/22. I had to replaced the catalytic converter with the Hyundia dealership, which cost me $2600. On 4/8/22, my 1”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. Additionally, while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and decelerated to 4

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 30 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 3RD CYLINDER PISTON FELL APART INSIDE IS MOTOR . CAR ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS ON HIGHWAY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. Additionally, while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and decelerated to 4
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Knock Sensor and decreased internal battery No harm to me or others Yes No No, 12-23-2023 date of incident.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I bought a 2017 Hyundia Elantra GT on 2/14/22 for my 16 year old daughter cash $8000. The car ran good for about a month but I could smell fumes so I took the car to the dealership on 3/11/22. I had to replaced the catalytic converter with the Hyundia dealership, which cost me $2600. On 4/8/22, my 1
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)