2017 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
290 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I leased my 2017 Hyundai Elantra new in July 2016 and later purchased it. As of September 2026, it has approximately 77,000 miles. I am reporting two unresolved safety concerns despite repeated repairs and more than five months of seeking assistance from Hyundai. Multiple ignition coils have failed…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“I bought my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE earlier this year with about 119,000 miles. It had good maintenance records when I bought it, and it now has about 128,000 miles. Since buying it, I've had two oil changes done along with new spark plugs, coils, front brake pads, and tires. About two days before…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 Elantra | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 Elantra | 18 | 18% |
| 2022 Elantra | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 Elantra | 13 | 10% |
| 2020 Elantra | 105 | 42% |
| 2019 Elantra | 132 | 53% |
| 2018 Elantra | 140 | 50% |
| 2016 Elantra | 111 | 38% |
| 2015 Elantra | 91 | 35% |
| 2014 Elantra | 163 | 43% |
| 2013 Elantra | 233 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.