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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

248 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 248 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 22.55

Engine84Service Brakes54Unknown Or Other46Hydraulic26Steering25Air Bags22

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

I had a trunk latch recall done on my car in June 2024. Immediately after that, my trunk stopped opening with the key fob. The latch would click but not release. A few weeks ago, it started doing the same thing with the release lever by the driver's side. There was no way to get the trunk open, so I went to a different Hyundai dealership than where my recall was done at (due to travel costs from school). They had to …
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital and was treated for facial fractures. The contact was then transferred to another hospital for additional treatment…
Abs and traction control lights on as well as e brake light this is all after I had recall work that was supposed to fix this problem but only made it worse I am dealing with Hyundai but I don’t see a solution for this problem my car is inoperable and very unsafe it is my main source of transportation to and from my place of work and without this vehicle I am at a great loss I have lost brakes completely at times and…

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 27 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,300

Fuel (your region) $2,300
Maintenance band (your region) $0$841
Estimated running cost this year (age 11) $3,141

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02468101214$3,881vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (84 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 64/100, computed from 248 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

64RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 248 NHTSA complaints on record (22.5/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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