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2017 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?

292 owners have reported engine problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 38% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 30,000–83,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

292 complaints 38% of all 2017 complaints 52,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Engine control module (ECU / ECM) 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (109 of 292). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Elantra year

2008 Elantra 41
2009 Elantra 13
2010 Elantra 20
2011 Elantra 97
2015 Elantra 95
2017 Elantra 292
2021 Elantra 16
2022 Elantra 11
2023 Elantra 20
2024 Elantra 8

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. See all 4 recalls for this year.

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Other 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems

Common questions

What are common 2017 Hyundai Elantra engine problems?

Complaints most often name the engine control module (ECU / ECM).

At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Elantra engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 30,000–83,000 miles. The middle value is about 52,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2017 Hyundai Elantra engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Elantra year has the most engine complaints?

The 2017 Elantra, with 292 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.