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2007 Hyundai Elantra vs 2007 Toyota Prius

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2007 Hyundai Elantra2007 Toyota Prius
NHTSA complaints2662,003
Recall campaigns64
Service bulletins (TSBs)55219
Investigations33
Crash reports21124
Fire reports139
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)27–2846
Median reported incident mileage75,000 mi52,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraToyota Prius
Exterior Lighting231,060
Electrical System32248
Structure20184
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9145
Service Brakes26127
Vehicle Speed Control9124
Air Bags4650
Steering3433

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1851
Rust / corrosion1813
Airbag warning light170
Steering problems80
Electrical failures819
Loss of power619
Brake problems058
Hesitation / surging051

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.