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2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT has 59 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT

Engine
170
Structure
117
Electrical
86
Other
83
Steering
65
Powertrain
59
Latches & Locks
45
Airbags
21
Brakes
18
Lights
13
Speed Control
13
Suspension
13
Wheels
9
Tires
5
Seat Belts
5
Visibility
3

59

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 18, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESThe vehicle has experienced ongoing powertrain and electrical malfunctions over several months. The ...
Apr 22, 2025POWER TRAINWas driving the car on a two lane road and engine shut off. Had to coast to side of road. Had car to...
Feb 10, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINETiming chain looseness, Sudden loss of engine power/motive power. Vehicle was sold, unknown if avail...
Jan 22, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy car has been stalling and shaking for months on acceleration. This has put me in unsafe situatio...
Dec 25, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2017 Elantra with 107,000 miles (it has a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty) on it has just experi...
Oct 28, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWas driving my car noticed that it was running a little rough and took it in for an oil change think...
Aug 6, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing t...
Jun 28, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOur Hyundai Elantra Se 2017, engine blown. Started with knocking sound and when we stopped on the si...
Jun 28, 2024POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI'm having issues with my car and I don't feel safe riding in it. While driving it start to coast. ...
Jan 26, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFor the past two weeks, the car has intermittently stalled out and the engine, oil, and battery ligh...
Jan 10, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Dec 31, 2023POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMy vehicle keeps shutting down while I’m driving. It happened 5 times in the past week and twice tod...
Sep 26, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEwhen driving (typically at a low speed) the engine will shut off with no warning.
Jul 13, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe engine is making weird noises and the vehicle is stalling and is not accelerating. If am trying ...
May 20, 2023POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEHave had the vehicle throw a code for a misfire 4 times in the 30,000 miles I have driven it. The ti...
Jan 29, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI’ve been having problems with my timing chain and power train for over a year. Got the timing chain...
Oct 26, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated upon coming to a complete stop, the vehi...
Oct 18, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEEngine has about 84,000 miles on it and car recently through a code reading E78 and E79. Further res...
Oct 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Sep 7, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUNKNOWN. Battery died out on my twice, every two years. Motor needed to be replaced after 5 years.

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