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5NPD84LF5HH••••••2017 Hyundai Elantra
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai Elantra build (40 vs 11).
40on this build
749on the model
71builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
6injuries
Most reportedStructure 12Engine 10Electrical System 5Air Bags 4
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashOct 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly over a concrete bar and drove up a hill. The contact depressed the brake pedal but to no avail. The contact steered the vehicle to the right direction…
EnginefireSep 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 35 mph, the engine seized. The driver detected smoke and oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The…
SteeringcrashDec 2018
Three different independent problems. Passenger airbag dashboard keeps flashing. Weird wheels sound while turning either side. Passenger's seat belt is not functioning
Service BrakescrashSep 2017
The vehicle has approximately 5,500 miles on it and it was being driven 10-15 miles an hour on a city street. When trying to come to a stop the brake pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. It hit another vehicle and after pumping the brake pedal the brakes…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2026
I am reporting an active odometer fraud case on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, VIN: [XXX]. The seller listed this vehicle on Facebook Marketplace claiming it had 65,000 miles and was in like-new condition. Upon running a CARFAX report, the vehicle shows over 300,000 actual miles. The…
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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 5NPD84LF5HH203675 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.