2017 Hyundai Elantra structure problems
134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All four rear/side door latch mechanisms have exhibited intermittent failure to release the door from the interior and/or exterior handle. Repeated operation or increased force can sometimes cause the door to release. This creates a potential safety hazard because an occupant may be unable to exit…”
filed Sep 5, 2026
“Doors are not unlocking on open from the outside both front doors from inside and out do not open unless you pull three or four times the rear doors the passenger side rear door does not open at all. It’s like it doesn’t unlock and the driver side rear door only opens if you pull a handle like four…”
filed Aug 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Elantra | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Elantra | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Elantra | 15 | 5% |
| 2016 Elantra | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 Elantra | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 Elantra | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Elantra | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 Elantra | 16 | 2% |
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.