Is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra a good car?

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Active recalls (4)

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Air Bags — Frontal (campaign 16V232000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

• Steering — Electric Power Assist System — 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.…
• Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module — 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 t…
• Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Hydraulic — 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 — 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 …

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Elantra years to avoid

• 2011-2013 — Engine issues leading to potential stalling and excessive oil consumption

5-year cost forecast

• Year 1 (~15,000 mi): $200 — Oil and filter change, Tire rotation
• Year 2 (~30,000 mi): $350 — Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brakes
• Year 3 (~45,000 mi): $400 — Transmission fluid replacement, Alignment check
• Year 4 (~60,000 mi): $600 — Replace spark plugs, Brake pad replacement
• Year 5 (~75,000 mi):

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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.