2017 Hyundai Elantra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 770 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 0% of the 770 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power drivers seat moves unexpectedly when making turns at intersections or sharp cornering. Feels like an issue with power seat mechanism/loose fasteners. Very uneasy feeling when cornering which I feel could catch a driver off guard and lead to a loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #11163130, filed 2018-12, 32,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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