2017 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 48 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving 45 MPH, the preceding vehicle abruptly stopped. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to immediately stop. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The driver's side air bag deployed. The contact sustained a whiplash that required medical attentions. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being operated at 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle brakes pulsated and jerked increasing the distance before a stop. The contact was not sure if a waring indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v063000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
- Engine 294 complaints
- Body & structure 134 complaints
- Electrical system 112 complaints
- Steering 71 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 62 complaints
- Latches & locks 53 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints