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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHD84LF1HU••••••2017 Hyundai Elantra
That is about average for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — 11 complaints per build across 71 builds.
14on this build
749on the model
71builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Vehicle Speed Control 2Power Train 2Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireNov 2025
The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that they were informed by a family member that when the vehicle was turned on and moved into the driveway, smoke was coming from underneath the hood, where the engine was located. A while later, when returning to the…
Air BagscrashApr 2025
I was currently in an accident and my airbags did not deploy. My safety was at risk because I am pregnant. The vehicle was inspected by insurance representatives or body shop. No warning or other symptoms of problems prior to failure
Electrical SystemfireApr 2025
Component or system failed: The electrical and/or engine system failed spontaneously. Gray smoke originated from under the hood, followed by black smoke and an intense fire. The vehicle is NOT available for inspection as it was declared a total loss and scrapped 30 days after…
EngineDec 2025
The contact owns 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The check engine warning light and the low coolant level warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that a bystander…
SteeringAug 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the electric power steering message was displayed. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that the vehicle was not…
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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 KMHD84LF1HU261459 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.