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2024 Hyundai Elantra: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

52 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 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: 52 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 26.0

Unknown Or Other17Electrical System15Engine8Forward Collision Avoidance8Steering7Vehicle Speed Control6

What owners say

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

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the tachometer, the odometer, and the power steering became inoperable, nearly causing the contact to drive off the road. Additionally, the turn signal lights were not functioning. All the warning lights were illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure after a 10…
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving, check engine light illuminated, with a loss of power when accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with power train failure and received diagnostic code P040100. The vehicle was repaired; however, the issue persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer multiple times but still continued The manuf…
The vehicle horns worked intermittently during the first year, but don't work at all now. When the alarm operates, the lights will flash, but there is no sound from the horns. Based on feedback from owners' forums, there is an issue with the horn relay surface-mounted to the underhood fuse panel. This requires replacement of the fuse panel. Not having an operational horn is a safety issue for other motorists and me,…

Recalls: 1 campaigns

2024
CampaignComponentSummary
24V308000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the e…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 31 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,000

Fuel (your region) $2,000
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 2) $1,566

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,971vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Hyundai Elantra?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Unknown Or Other (17 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2024 Hyundai Elantra a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 57/100, computed from 52 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 01/05/2024. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2024 Hyundai Elantra really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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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.

57RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 52 NHTSA complaints on record (26.0/yr of exposure)
  • 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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