2017 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 6%of 770 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of the 770 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I go around curves (left hand) my traction control light will flash and I will not have control over my brakes (it will feel as if I am hydroplaning) this occurs randomly and for not set reason/ I am not speeding or hitting my brakes when this occurs. I have been told from my dealership that I needed tires, I got tires, and it is still happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11252968, filed 2019-09, 44,098 miles“Since I have had the car from 2017 to now, there has always been an issue with the engine. The car will shake and then slow for a few seconds and the engine light will pop on. The breaks are sometimes very hard. I sometimes have to push harder on them, but then they make a weird noise. It is quite scary.”
NHTSA complaint #11221410, filed 2019-06, 30,000 miles“Was driving on the highway at speeds of around 25-30 MPH...car in front of me slowed down so I attempted to slow down. I pressed on brake pedal but car did not stop. If felt like it started to start then slipped and gained speed resulting in a front end crash. This model has a recall but when I put in my VIN it says not affected bythe recall on these brakes but I'm seeing similar complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #11089916, filed 2018-04, 24,000 miles“When trying to make a sudden br.ake, the vehicle took longer to brake than it should have. The tires and brake pads were in great condition and I know this because I had got them checked out prior to my road trip which is when the incident took place. Out of all the cars I have driven, none of them have took that long to make a complete stop. If there had been a car in the intersection, I would have definitly hit them which is very scary. …”
NHTSA complaint #11355486, filed 2020-09, 70,000 miles“I took my vehicle in for an oil change and they stated that the ball joint are loose and struts/shocks are circle on the inspection form. I still have my warranty on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11396186, filed 2021-02, 59,311 milesRelated recalls
- 17V063000Jan 26, 2017Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power…Covers: Hyundai Elantra 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10173549Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a (Check Engine Light on) and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the input/output speed…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 48 | 6% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 55 | 21% |
| 2014 | 87 | 23% |
| 2013 | 283 | 22% |
| 2012 | 99 | 15% |
| 2011 | 44 | 10% |
| 2010 | 39 | 10% |
| 2009 | 27 | 11% |
| 2008 | 52 | 17% |
| 2007 | 38 | 14% |
| 2006 | 32 | 21% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 27 | 12% |
| 2002 | 34 | 10% |
| 2001 | 30 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 10% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 13 | 12% |
| 1994 | 5 | 7% |
| 1993 | 5 | 21% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
291 complaintsBody and structure
134 complaintsOther or unknown
131 complaintsElectrical system
112 complaintsSteering
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
53 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology