2017 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 291about this part
- Share
- 38%of 770 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 291 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 38% of the 770 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a rear crankshaft seal leak in my car. I brought it to the dealership today, 4/4/19 and was told that it is an issue do to an accident. I did not have an accident that would cause this issue. I was told that now I have to replace the transmission. This car is a 2017 with 27,400 miles. I did not have an accident that would cause this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11193865, filed 2019-04, 27,400 miles“I first experienced the problem 08/14/18 driving home from work on i295n, the check engine light came on and the car didn't want to accelerate. On 08/16/18 the same problem occurred but this time it lasted until I made it late that evening. I took it to Hyundai of orange park 08/17/18 here in jacksonville and the problem could not be duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121615, filed 2018-08, 39,450 miles“While driving in the expressway or road the car will suddenly shut off. All of the lights will come on in the dashboard and I have to put the car in neutral or park to start it back up. It will also shut off if I'm turning slowly around a corner or if I come to a complete stop after driving for awhile.”
NHTSA complaint #11318596, filed 2020-03, 11,300 miles“Takata recall. I was driving on a highway and tried to speed up, my check engine light came on and the car was not speeding up or slowing down very well. It was slightly shaking. The check engine light turned off and the car was working normal again, but then the car screen started flashing and ended up shutting off.”
NHTSA complaint #11195571, filed 2019-04, 59,000 miles“My Elantra turned off while I was driving it, within 30 minutes the car turned off 3 freaking times, which almost caused an accident but I managed to turn vehicle on right away and move to the side of the road. No warning lights came on or check engine lights came, thank god I was alone and did not have my 5 year old with me. Hyundai needs to really look into all these problems asap”
NHTSA complaint #11245104, filed 2019-08, 62,175 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10143794Jul 18, 2018If 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…
- 10081505Aug 17, 2016This bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the thermostat on certain 2017 elantra vehicles. The thermostat may function improperly and may result in diagnostic trouble code…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 | 8 | 14% |
| 2023 | 20 | 20% |
| 2022 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 13 | 10% |
| 2020 | 109 | 43% |
| 2019 | 134 | 53% |
| 2018 | 142 | 50% |
| 2017 | 291 | 38% |
| 2016 | 111 | 38% |
| 2015 | 92 | 35% |
| 2014 | 166 | 43% |
| 2013 | 233 | 18% |
| 2012 | 139 | 21% |
| 2011 | 92 | 21% |
| 2010 | 15 | 4% |
| 2009 | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
134 complaintsOther or unknown
131 complaintsElectrical system
112 complaintsSteering
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
53 complaintsBrakes
48 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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