2017 Hyundai Elantra vs 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 761 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 156 | 91 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 286 | 17 |
| Structure | 132 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 111 | 11 |
| Steering | 71 | 1 |
| Power Train | 62 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 53 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 121 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 96 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 38 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 26 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
2017 Hyundai Elantra
2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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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.