Complaints
386
per 10K Sold
19.3
US Sales
200,415
Crashes
14
Fires
12
Injuries
8
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2018 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1130 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:49,571 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:7
#239 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:35,212 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
#324 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:44,951 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 130 | 2 | 7 | 49,571 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 39 | 2 | 3 | 35,212 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 24 | — | — | 44,951 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | 1 | — | 8,638 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | — | 886 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 27,123 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 1 | 1 | 36,708 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | — | 1 | 37,443 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | — | — | 33,100 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 6 | — | 89,250 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | — | — | 12,107 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 6,782 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch Plate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
130
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Avg Miles
49,571
Electrical Faults
39
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
35,212
Transmission / Drivetrain
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,951
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,638
Headlight/Taillight Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
886
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,123
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,708
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,443
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,100
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,250
Wheel Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,107
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,782
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch Plate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2018 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 386 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 130 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (130 complaints, avg 49,571 mi); Electrical Faults (39 complaints, avg 35,212 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (24 complaints, avg 44,951 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 38,969 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra include 14 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2018 Hyundai Elantra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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