Compact cars · CN7 generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 64 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,092 to own, including $1,694 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Hyundai Elantra.
Reliability
64/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,694
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$5,514
37 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$11,127
$9,791 – $12,462, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
132
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
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Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2017 worst (6/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 50/100 |
| 2023 | 27/100 |
| 2022 | 53/100 |
| 2021 | 64/100 |
| 2020 | 7/100 |
| 2019 | 11/100 |
| 2018 | 9/100 |
| 2017 | 6/100 |
| 2016 | 23/100 |
| 2015 | 44/100 |
No. It scores 64 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact cars of 2015–2024.
It scores 64 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,694 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $10,092 over 5 years: $2,884 in lost value, $1,694 in repairs and $5,514 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,127 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2017 worst (6/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.