Should I Buy a Hyundai Elantra?

Complete buying guide for the Hyundai Elantra: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Hyundai Elantra model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Electrical System Malfunctions — 2 reports
• Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners — 2 reports
• Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction — 2 reports
• Transmission Slipping/Failure — 2 reports
• Distracting Driver Attention Warning System — 1 reports
• Brake Failure At Speed — 1 reports
• Engine Power Loss/Stalling — 1 reports
• Sunroof Spontaneous Explosion — 1 reports
• Excessive Vibration — 1 reports
• Inoperative Horn — 1 reports

All Model Years