The Lemon Index2024 Hyundai Elantra.
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra is so far better than average by owner complaints: 62 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 53, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 23 to 54 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Elantra year is 2015.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 62 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Elantra year. 2024 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 3K to 39K miles on the car (9 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- engine 2024
An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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 31 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Coolant leak from the Heat Exchange Port
- Vibration in the steering wheel when the cooling fan is operated
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1200–3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Dash lights come on randomly while driving it disables all safety features, engine ticking , randomly my driver side window goes down
2024 Hyundai Elantra owner · NHTSA complaint 11592053
More owner reports
All of the electric warning lights turn on and the power steering goes out while I am driving.
NHTSA complaint 11696505
My 2024 Hyundai Elantra limited keep slamming the breaks and Hyundai keep running me in circles and wonât fix it. I fear my vehicle will cause a collision. A case with Hyundai has been open for over 3 months.
NHTSA complaint 11771753
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.9× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 53; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Elantra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Elantra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (31%), automatic emergency braking (23%) and engine (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra have?
1 safety recall (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra get?
23 to 54 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Hyundai Elantra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra cost in fuel a year?
About $1200 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Elantra year is better than the 2024?
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