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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KMHD84LFXHU161831 · Checked Aug 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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KMHD84LFXHU•••••• 2017 Hyundai Elantra

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9on this build
743on the model
71builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 3 Service Brakes 2 Seat Belts 1 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Feb 2018
The contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brake pedal, but the vehicle accelerated. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2021
When driving on bumpy roads or a transition to a bridge on a freeway the ABS and traction control will fail. There will be the pulse sound of the ABS but no brakes and the brake pedal will go stiff and brakint will take an excessive amount of time. Sometimes letting go of brake…
Engine Jul 2021
I noticed the car losing power (2017 Elantra) took it to my local mechanic and got a misfire code on coil 3. Replaced it and the next day took a long trip to New Jersey, the car stalled at low speed with the CEL on pulled to the side restarted the car and proceeded to drive the…
Structure Oct 2020
Front and rear drivers side door handles inoperable. Unable to open from interior or exterior of the vehicle. Doors will lock and unlock, but not open
Exterior Lighting Aug 2020
I just drove the car off the lot everything was working fine while on the highway driving four hours home the lights went out the light is cutting off and on and now I get an alert check back brake light so now it is not 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 KMHD84LFXHU161831 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.