Stalling and misfires
The 2017 Elantra has the most complaints of its generation. Owners report sudden loss of power, misfires and stalling, plus door handles that will not open.
Updated November 2026 · based on 796 owner complaints and 4 recalls
402 1.7x the Elantra average
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every Elantra year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2017 Elantra
Top problems and what they cost
Loss of power and stalling
The engine loses power or stalls, sometimes with no warning light first.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200; coils $150 to $350.
Engine
Misfires
Misfires on cylinders 1 and 4 with a blinking check engine light.
Fix: Ignition coils and plugs $200 to $450.
Engine
Doors will not open
Door handles that fail from inside or outside.
Fix: Door latch or handle $200 to $400.
Body
Recalls
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2017 Hyundai Elantra
- Confirm the steering (17V213), air bag (16V956, 16V232) and brake (17V063) recalls show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2017 Elantra has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
- Drive for 20 minutes and watch for a blinking check engine light.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.114 of the 796 owner complaints about the 2017 Elantra involve the electrical system (14%).
- Open every door from inside and outside.Doors, liftgates and tailgates use motors, latches and switches that wear. A door that will not latch or shows as open can drain the battery or open while driving.187 of the 796 owner complaints about the 2017 Elantra involve doors and latches (23%).
Questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Stalling and misfires. The 2017 Elantra has the most complaints of its generation. Owners report sudden loss of power, misfires and stalling, plus door handles that will not open.
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?
4 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Loss of power and stalling; Misfires; Doors will not open.
Crash rating shown for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.