The Lemon Index2007 Hyundai Elantra.
The 2007 Hyundai Elantra is better than average by owner complaints: 51 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 65, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 27 to 28 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Elantra year is 2015.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 267 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Hyundai Elantra year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 43K to 104K miles on the car (223 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 33K–102K miles
- wipers & visibility complaints mostly came at 60K–97K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 40K–115K miles
Recalls 6
- brakes 2020
On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.
- lights 2013
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
- airbags 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2007.
Show all 6 recalls
- airbags 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ELANTRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2008.
- lights 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES.
- lights 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 58 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Serviceability tip-rear suspension upper control arm flange bolt
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery…
- Windshield glass water leak
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedThrottle control system vulnerabilities2021–2023
- ClosedStop lamp switch failure2009
- ClosedEngine stalling - fuel pump failure2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Air bag sensor has failed three times. Car was taken to the dealer today and the dealer has ordered new sensor. Air bags on the car are currently not functional.
2007 Hyundai Elantra owner · NHTSA complaint 10296628
More owner reports
Speedometer/odometer read higher by 5-8% than actual testing. Hyundai replaced instrument cluster. Vehicle still reads high. Hyundai will not do anymore citing that reading is within specifications.
NHTSA complaint 10186918
Alarm system goes off under all weather conditions, times of day or night, under any circumstances.
NHTSA complaint 10200547
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 65; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Elantra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2007 Hyundai Elantra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (33%), electrical (24%) and suspension (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra have?
6 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra get?
27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Elantra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 43,500 and 104,000 miles. The middle report was at 73,000 miles, from 223 complaints.
Does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Elantra year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2014 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works