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2017 Hyundai Elantra GT problems

NHTSA has received 37 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT, and 57% of them involve engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (14%) and brakes (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
37 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 57% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Engine 57%
  • Drivetrain & axles 14%
  • Brakes 8%
  • Electrical system 5%
  • Fuel system 5%
  • Suspension 5%
  • Cruise control 3%
  • Steering 3%

What the data shows

None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra gt. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact pulled to the shoulder of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to viles automotive group (905 callahan dr, knoxville, tn 37912) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Reported at 85,000 miles, July 2020

At 77,000 miles while driving, dashboard lights came on. Engine shut off, loud noise came from engine, obvious engine failure not sure if from fuel pump. Car had regular service maintenance. Not under hyundai 100k warranty since I am the second owner. Ceased engine related to oil - most likely failed oil pump.

Reported at 77,000 miles, June 2020

While driving on the highway there was a mechanical noise that came from the engine - the entire motor block gradually began to shake more and more, the engine light came on, and within 30 minutes the entire car died - would not start. Had to have it towed and reviewed my mechanic. Misfires on cylinder 3, and a spark plug was pulled and noticed that the gap was closed - something in the engine had hit the plug to close the gap. Massive amount of engine knock. Car only has 67k miles on it.

Reported at 67,000 miles, March 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while her husband was driving 50 MPH, he lifted his foot off the accelerator pedal and started to hear an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to drive to his employer's parking lot. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure.

Reported at 90,000 miles, June 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal to gain forward momentum, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact observed that the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was operating in "LIMP Mode" and was able to exit the highway. The contact stopped and had the vehicle towed to a dealer.

Reported at 115,600 miles, August 2024

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