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Hyundai Elantra GT years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 120 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra GT since 2013, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2018 model year has 51 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and driver assistance problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2018
Owner complaints
120
Recalls
2
Worst year
2018
Best year
2013
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2013-2020

Hyundai Elantra GT years to avoid

More than twice the Elantra GT's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Hyundai Elantra GT years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Hyundai Elantra GT complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20132014201520162017201820192020

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Hyundai Elantra GT problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    81
  • Transmission
    12
  • Brakes
    11
  • Electrical
    9
  • Fuel system
    7
  • Driver assistance
    6
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Tires
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Visibility
    2

Hyundai Elantra GT problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2020-8Engine00
2019-14Engine00
2018-51Engine10,00010Avoid
2017-26Engine85,00000
2016-7Engine77,17010Fewest complaints
2015-1Engine00
2014-8Engine113,00000Fewest complaints
2013-5Airbags00Fewest complaints

Recalls 2

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Hyundai Elantra GT warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Hyundai Elantra GT

What years of the Hyundai Elantra GT should you avoid?

2018. It has more than twice the Hyundai Elantra GT's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2018 alone has 51, mostly about engine and driver assistance.

What is the best year for a used Hyundai Elantra GT?

2013, 2016 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 7 and 8).

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Elantra GT?

Engine, with 81 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (12) and brakes (11).

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra GT have?

2 recalls between 2013 and 2020. The 2018 model year has the most, with 1.

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