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Hyundai Elantra GT 2015–2017 (GD)

Hyundai Elantra GT
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Price
$18,800–$19,800
MPG
27
  • Watch-out: Below-average tech
  • Watch-out: Below-average comfort
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How it scores for you10 scores
European-honed hatchback practicality - 23 cubic feet behind the seats - at compact-sedan money, minus any real polish or pace.
Reliability58

Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; its only recall was serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.

Safety50

Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.

Running costs59

About $2,400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 59% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility63

23 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 63% of other hatchbacks we track.

Passenger space58

Hatch practicality shines: 23 cu ft behind the seats and easy rear access beat sedan classmates.

Driving fun45

Light and reasonably willing with a European-market chassis, though numb steering caps the fun.

Tech35

Basic era equipment; available nav on upper packages - unremarkable overall.

Comfort42

Firm-ish ride and average noise; comfortable enough for the money.

Value retention55

Typical resale value for a hatchback.

Capability0

No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.

Safety & recalls1 recall

Not yet rated by NHTSA.

1 recall · 8 common complaint areas across 2015–2017

  • Engine — 171 complaints (2017)
  • Recall — Airbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module (2016)
  • Structure — 117 complaints (2017)

2017

  • Complaint clusterEngine171 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    The Engine stalled completely at highway speeds. It was then towed to the dealership and was diagnosed with engine rod bearing failure. Hyundai is denying the warranty extension for this engine failure based on an incomplete 'Service Campaign 966' that does not appear on the NHTSA public recall data

  • Complaint clusterStructure117 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE

    Paint is peeling on hood and roof. Hyundai has recalled some vehicles with white paint but there are other colors affected. My car color is symphony silver.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical87 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    I am writing to formally log a critical safety and product reliability complaint regarding my Hyundai Elantra GT. The vehicle has suffered catastrophic engine failure characterized by severe rod knock. This failure occurred without any prior warning from the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic systems, exp

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other77 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    unknown, stalls randomly after driving for about 10 minutes

  • Complaint clusterSteering66 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    I bought a vehicle used and it malfunctions in six days. It is a safety hazard to me the driver and other drivers on the roads. The vehicle is weighing heavy on the passenger side the car is not parallel. Also the vehicle stalls while driving. The pedal stops giving power to the car. I attempte

2016

  • RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module26V307000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

  • Complaint clusterEngine75 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    While driving the car will stall regardless of speed or distance. Hyundai dealership states that this is due to a drop in oil pressure due to a faulty oil pump. I replaced this pump 18 months ago on 6/7/2023 with 87K miles. The car is displaying the same issue again on this date (1/14/2025) with

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other34 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Unknown

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain25 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Vehicle started to violently lurch when shifted into drive. A week later loud clunking sound also started when shifting into drive. Sometimes would not go into drive and had to use manual 1st, 2nd, etc. Reverse was fine, no issues. No dash lights ever came on. Auto parts store had error code P0722.

  • Complaint clusterSteering19 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    I was driving normally down the road and all of a sudden I lost control and couldn’t turn my vehicle apparently the control arm rusted from the subframe, causing me to swerve hit a curb and cause more damage to the front end. Thank God I was on a not so busy street! I could have killed myself or som

  • Complaint clusterAirbags18 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    My daughter and friend were in an accident, traveling 50 miles an hour and hit the center barrier on the highway. The air bags didn’t employ. The Minnesota Department of Transportation came up on the accident right away and got them safely off the highway so they wouldn’t get hit by other cars.

2015

  • Complaint clusterEngine54 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    Vehicle routinely (3,000-5,000 miles, depending on oil used) maintained by qualified mechanics. Around 129,000 miles the engine began to knock / rattle. Mechanic was unable to determine the cause, but the rattle was only present between 0-40mph and would settle at higher speeds. Mechanic also noted

  • Complaint clusterBrakes45 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the engine had misfired; however, the cause of the failure could

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other34 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    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

  • Complaint clusterSteering25 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    When driving the car loses power steering and is harder to control. I am at risk because I cannot control the car how I am suppose to. I have called before but there are no Hyundai service dealers close to me. There was nothing prior but now that it is happening there are warning lamps on.

  • Complaint clusterAirbags19 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    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 hosp

Cost to own$19,500 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$18,800–$19,800

Estimated used price, by model year

2017$7,500–$8,800
2016$6,800–$8,000
2015$6,200–$7,200

$2,400/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $18,800–$19,800
Efficiency27 MPG
Seats5
DrivetrainFWD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

24

Highway MPG

32

Combined MPG

27

Horsepower

173 hp

Doors

4

Cargo volume

23 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

51 cu ft

Limited data — dimensions unavailable.

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