2008 Hyundai Elantra vs 2008 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 222 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 23 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,600 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 24 | 579 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 235 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 171 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 156 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 145 |
| Power Train | 29 | 54 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 77 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 40 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 10 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 58 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
2008 Hyundai Elantra
2008 Toyota Prius
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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.