2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra GT years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Elantra GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (21 complaints, 81%), typically at around 85,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 81% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 19% | 115,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake line corroded AFTER recall with treatment was done. Loss of brakes while driving on highway. Avoided collision but could've been highly fatal accident. Hyundai should've replaced a serious safety issue instead of covering it with a coating and hoping it holds. It is a XXX Car driven in [XXX]…
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT suffered leakage from the hydraulic brake lines located under the driver's seat which can cause sudden and total braking failure. The leakage was caused by severe rust and corrosion trapped by the underbody panels. The fuel line was also severely corroded, with imminent…
The Engine stalled completely at highway speeds. It was then towed to the dealership and was diagnosed with engine rod bearing failure. Hyundai is denying the warranty extension for this engine failure based on an incomplete 'Service Campaign 966' that does not appear on the NHTSA public recall…
I bought a vehicle used and it malfunctions in six days. It is a safety hazard to me the driver and other drivers on the roads. The vehicle is weighing heavy on the passenger side the car is not parallel. Also the vehicle stalls while driving. The pedal stops giving power to the car. I attempted to…
My vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealership In November 2025 to complete safety recall campaign KSDS (Campaign 966). Soon after picking up the vehicle after the dealer flashed the ECU, the vehicle went into a permanent, dangerous "limp mode" that severely limits the engine's RPMs…
Other Hyundai Elantra GT years
← 2016 Elantra GT · 2018 Elantra GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Elantra GT | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 Elantra GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 Elantra GT | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 Elantra GT | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 Elantra GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Elantra GT | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 Elantra GT | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra GT model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.