Lemon Law Check › 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 756 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra:
| Engine | 167 complaints |
|---|---|
| Structure | 121 complaints |
| Electrical system | 92 complaints |
| Unknown or other | 85 complaints |
| Steering | 70 complaints |
| Power train | 60 complaints |
"My vehicle keeps shutting down while i’m driving. it happened 5 times in the past week and twice today. it happens when i’m driving slow to make a turn or after the car has been stopped for a while (i.g. stop light and drive through window). three out of five times were in are…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2023
"Often times the rear video backup camera built into the car blanks out when reversing, randomly. dealership said it’s possibly bad wiring but would be expensive to investigate, with me on the hook for paying if they can’t locate the issue. after going two years with this issue…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2021
"Left rear door will not open using either the inside or outside handle. door is unlocked and the child safety lock is off but the door will not open using either handle. happens every time you try to open the door after stopping. all the doors unlock but only the left rear one…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2019
| Steering:electric power assist system 28/03/2017 · 17V213000 | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. |
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| Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module 30/12/2016 · 16V956000 | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, th… |
| Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic 26/01/2017 · 17V063000 | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. |
| Air bags:frontal 21/04/2016 · 16V232000 | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybri… |
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.
If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Elantra has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.
Check My Elantra — Free →Based on 756 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra are engine, structure, electrical system.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.
A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Elantra has had engine or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.
Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.