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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPD84LF1HH••••••2017 Hyundai Elantra
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai Elantra build (44 vs 11).
44on this build
749on the model
71builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 15Electrical System 12Structure 6Latches/locks/linkages 5
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle in a driveway, she was unaware if she was depressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into her barn, where it…
Electrical SystemfireApr 2022
Car stalled out. Parked it on should and 15-20 minutes later smoke started coming from the hood. Then fire from behind the engine
Fuel SystemcrashFeb 2022
The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the fuel warning light flickered and the radio activated and deactivated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the vehicle was performing as…
EngineFeb 2026
With no 'low oil' warning, the car's engine started may a knocking noise. Then, all kinds of warning lights started. Parked the vehicle and checked the oil the next day and there was NO OIL in the engine. This should not have been the case considering this car gets regular oil…
SteeringAug 2024
Power steering is loose or tight. It turns off while driving. Clunky sounds when it's working
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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 5NPD84LF1HH029507 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.