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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPD74LFXHH••••••2017 Hyundai Elantra
That is about average for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — 11 complaints per build across 71 builds.
10on this build
746on the model
71builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Power Train 1Electrical System 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended.…
StructureJun 2022
Without warning, the rear, driver side door was unable to be opened from the inside or outside. Several months later in October 2023, the same issue has happened with the rear passenger side door. This a a safety issue because passengers will become trapped inside the vehicle…
SteeringSep 2021
When my teenage daughter drove our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, the power steering locked up on her while entering a busy interstate. Thankfully, she did not run into the barrier wall or nobody hit her from behind. Took it into the Hyundai dealership and apparently the torque sensor…
Exterior LightingNov 2020
My headlamp lightbulbs keep burning out. In 2020 alone I have switched them out 3 times each! Was told that's not normal. Today I switched the passenger side for the 3rd time this year. I'm sure before 2021 I will need to replace the driver side. It's getting expensive! Also my…
Power TrainJul 2020
Purchased a hyundai elantra 2017 from a dealership on july 7, 2020. The 2nd day it stalled on me feeling like it's in neutral with engine light on. I returned to the dealership and they replace the ignition coil as and said they ordered a part to return in 2 wks. This had…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPD74LFXHH047491 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.