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2017 Hyundai Elantra Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 120 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
169
Structure
120
Other
91
Electrical
90
Steering
70
Powertrain
58
Latches & Locks
46
Airbags
22
Brakes
18
Lights
13
Speed Control
13
Suspension
12
Wheels
9
Tires
5
Seat Belts
5
Visibility
4
Fuel System
3

120

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 5, 2025STRUCTUREBack door on driver's side will not open from inside or outside when door is unlocked. I have checke...
Feb 21, 2025STRUCTUREIdentical problem also reported under NHTSA 11632482 to an individual on other side of US and other ...
Jan 5, 2025STRUCTURE,ENGINERAPID LOSS OF POWER FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL. HAPPENED FOR ALL FOUR. SUDDENLY UNABLE TO OPEN FRONT O...
Dec 9, 2024STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe door locks are faulty and do not allow the door to open. This is the second time the vehicle has...
Oct 30, 2024STRUCTUREFront doors won't open from outside.
Oct 1, 2024STRUCTUREThe rear door no longer open and the front doors need to be tugged several times before opening. Thi...
Aug 1, 2024STRUCTUREDoors are locking up for what reason I don't know. This is a safety problem and the dealership wants...
Mar 14, 2024STRUCTUREpassenger front door wont open as of2-15-25 and rear door won't open as of 3-14-2024
Mar 7, 2024STRUCTURERight Rear Door (Right rear passenger) will not open. all other three doors open and close. Right re...
Nov 6, 2023STRUCTUREThe driver's side door handle does not open on the first attempt. I have to pull between two and six...
Oct 11, 2023STRUCTUREThe body of our car has been losing paint in big strips. As we drive, large paint chunks will fly of...
Aug 12, 2023STRUCTUREThe rear driver side door will not open from either the outside, nor the inside. This is a major saf...
Jun 21, 2023STRUCTUREExterior and interior door handles failed to open vehicle door. Handle may work upon repeated engage...
Jun 18, 2023STRUCTUREI attempted to open my rear passenger driver side door and it wouldn't open from the outside, then t...
May 6, 2023STRUCTUREDoor latch on back two doors failed and will not open at all. First door failed at 60,000 miles whil...
Feb 10, 2023STRUCTURE,ENGINESo my car has big patches of bare metal were the paint has peeled completely up bubbled up. Also my ...
Feb 3, 2023STRUCTUREPaint is peeling on hood and roof. Hyundai has recalled some vehicles with white paint but there are...
Jan 19, 2023STRUCTUREIn my 2017 white Elantra, the paint in the hood and top started peeling off. I have seen multiple el...
Jan 3, 2023STRUCTUREFor over a year, the front driver's side door handle has not worked properly. I would have to yank t...
Dec 18, 2022STRUCTUREDoor exterior handle will not open after the car is locked and then unlocked. It takes multiple pull...

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