9.7

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$4,840
Average Mileage:
87,450 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace engine (5 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2017 Hyundai Elantra engine problems

engine problem

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2017 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #6

Jul 192023

Elantra LX 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 143,225 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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engine failure

I bought my 2017 Hyundai Elantra so I can use it. but it didn't last me more then 7 years!!! The engine died on it.

For the last two years it has been giving me problems and the dealer has been saying that their computer won't show what the problem it is so there for they don't know what's wrong!!! Every time I took it there to have it looked and explained what its doing, the service manager has been looking at me like I have no idea what I'm taking about ( since I am a woman I'm sure I don't !!!) so when the engine finally died. I took it there his answer was "I don't think it would be covered under warranty since you have too many Klm but I will try"!! I took him more then a month to tell me that it will not be covered under warranty as expected!!!!

I bought my car so I can use it not to sit in the garage. I would expect to at least have it for 10 years without major problems.

Hyundai Canada has let me down big time.

I will inform anyone of my bad experience with the company. and for sure NOT perches any Hyundai Vehicle...

Lira

- Ilira M., New Germany, NS, Canada

problem #5

Nov 202022

Elantra SE 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles

2017 Elantra started making clicking noises then completely stalled and would not move forward or in reverse. Turned it off and started it again and was able to drive it home, Battery Warning Discharge error was displayed. Tried to drive it to mechanic, it completely died and had to have it towed. Per the mechanic the motor seized up. Will cost $5294.02 for a used engine that may have the same thing happen once it hits over 100k miles.

- L K., Catlin, IL, IL, US

problem #4

Mar 032022

Elantra SE 2.0L Dohc

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,199 miles

THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN BACK HOME FROM WORK AND JUST DIED WITH NO NOISE. I took it to the import dealer and he hooked up to a machine and found 2 codes and replaced items the codes listed and started the car and the car sounded horrible, so the car mechanic said the car need a motor. I said, well, we can't take a lost so go ahead and order a motor. The motor cost 4,838.71 and 1,648.50 dollars for labor to fix. The car has a lien on it also.

- Darren H., Osborne, US

problem #3

May 302021

Elantra 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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engine failure engine failure

I feel that because I'm a woman that I've been taken advantage of by the credit company, Hyundai, Paul Blanco and by the warranty company. I'm being forced to pay for a car that has a blown engine that I've only owned for 1yr and 5 months. I feel that Hyundai should be held responsible for the damage to the car because there was no indication that there was a problem.

- Vernette J., Stockton, US

problem #2

Aug 182019

Elantra SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

While driving 70mph on the highway, it started to run very rough out of nowhere and although my foot was on the gas, it started to gradually slow down. The check engine warning light came on, so I exited. At the first stop light, it felt like it was going to die out completely. I was able to pull into a parking lot and turn off the car. This happened twice within two days. I took it to the dealer where I bought it 3 years ago (It's a 2017, but I purchased it in 2016) They said they did a diagnostic but couldn't find the code for what was wrong. I left it with them for two days and the mechanic drove it around, but it didn't do anything for him, so they sent me on my way and said unless the warning light comes on and stays on when I bring it into the shop, they have no way of knowing how to fix it! Now as I drive on the highway, it starts to run a little bit rough at 65mph. but the warning light hasn't come on. I have been staying in the right lane and not driving over 65. but this shouldn't be happening. I am frustrated because I can't believe it's having such issues and is not that old. Anyone else having this?

- michelehana, Gurnee, US

problem #1

Dec 202017

Elantra Limited 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,200 miles

Engine failure and eventual replacement on a new car with less than 2k miles is unacceptable. I gave Hyundai a chance and they failed.

- Richard B., Melbourne, FL, US

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