Compact cars · CN7 generation
Fair Below average
It scores 27 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,135 to own, including $1,674 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Hyundai Elantra.
Reliability
27/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,674
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$5,514
37 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,806
$12,149 – $15,462, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
115
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 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 27 out of 100, below average for compact cars; the 2021 scored better.
It scores 27 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,674 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,135 over 5 years: $3,947 in lost value, $1,674 in repairs and $5,514 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,806 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2017 worst (6/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.