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Hyundai Elantra

2016 only

380 classified complaints 2 recalls

208,319 sold in the US for 2016.

18 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016 Hyundai Elantra have 380 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 55,970 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Elantra report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 59 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 55,970 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 55 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 72,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 36 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 32,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 35 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 72,500 miles. 5.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 34 complaints · 1.6/10k sold

Median onset: 57,000 miles.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 23 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 18 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 46,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 20,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Hyundai Elantra report for every year and full specs/safety data.