2017 Hyundai Elantra body & structure problems
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 132 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
132
Body & Structure complaints
12%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“APPROXIMATELY MAY 2019 I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS UNLOCKED. CURRENTLY, IT HAS BEEN STUCK CLOSED FOR NUMEROUS MONTHS NOW. TO ME, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ANYONE RIDING IN THE REAR SEAT. ESPECIALLY IF…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA has 132 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra body & structure — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.