2017 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

288Engine complaints

37.6%Of all 765 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE288 · 37.6%

Unspecified / other131 · 17.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY128 · 16.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM107 · 14%

STEERING71 · 9.3%

Share of the 765 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON…”NHTSA complaint 11183249 — filed 02/28/2019

“THE CAR IS SLOW ACCELERATE LIKE SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH IT. IT STARTED THE YEAR 2018. THE CARE WAS PURCHASED 2/17/17 WITH 25 MILES ON…”NHTSA complaint 11166800 — filed 01/14/2019

“34000 MILES, EQUIPPED WITH SMART KEY. KEY WAS FUNCTIONING, ALLOWING ENTRANCE AND UNLOCK/LOCK/ALARM FUNCTIONALITY, BUT CAR WOULD NOT START. USED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAVE TOWED…”NHTSA complaint 11144499 — filed 10/31/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra: 288 of 765 complaints on file (37.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have in total?

765 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 37 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.