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2017 Hyundai Elantra

What 2017 Hyundai Elantra owners report most

Engine complaints dominate owner reports for this model year, with owners describing chemical odors near the front of the vehicle and associated physical symptoms such as headaches and burning eyes. Electrical system failures, structural issues with the trunk, and steering problems round out the most-reported areas, with crashes and fires appearing across multiple categories. The pattern across complaints points to unexpected losses of vehicle control — whether from an engine odor, a spontaneous shutdown, a trunk that opens while driving, or sudden power steering failure.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 38%
Owners report a strong chemical odor emanating from inside the cabin and near the front of the vehicle, accompanied by physical effects including headaches and burning eyes. · 5 fire · 4 crash · 6 injured
Structure safety 17%
Owners report the trunk opening on its own without warning while driving at various speeds, with the problem recurring even after dealer repair attempts. · 2 crash · 1 injured
Electrical System safety 15%
Owners report the vehicle shutting off entirely while in motion, causing simultaneous loss of power steering and power brakes, with multiple warning indicators activating at once. · 2 fire · 6 crash · 7 injured
Steering safety 9%
Owners report sudden power steering failure during active steering maneuvers, with at least one complaint describing a resulting collision with a roadside object. · 7 crash · 3 injured
Power Train safety 8%
61 reports (8%) · 2 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 756 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.