Worst 2016 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 105 | 1 | 2 | 75,001 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 50 | 1 | — | 24,189 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 27 | — | — | 60,748 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 26 | 15 | 1 | 37,036 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | — | 2 | 46,375 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 2 | — | 38,435 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | 1 | — | 46,523 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 4 | — | 70,033 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 1 | — | 24,200 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 | 1 | 1 | 62,250 mi | |
| WHEELS | 10 | — | — | 17,837 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 9 | — | — | 81,240 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 1 | — | 31,254 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 48,255 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 17,550 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 1 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 2 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 65,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH PLATE | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2016 Hyundai Elantra
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~373,176 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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