2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Consumer Reviews

I've owned my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE (base model) for six years as of writing this review and have performed about 95% of the maintenance myself. I purchased it used with 71,000 miles, and it currently has 148,000 miles. Because I've done nearly all the work on it, I feel I can give an honest, no-nonsense review. One thing worth mentioning is that my engine has not suffered from excessive oil consumption like some owners have reported. I only need to add about half a quart between my 6,000-mile oil changes. Major Repairs Replaced the transmission cooler hoses, heater core hoses, rear U-shaped coolant hose, and all 10 hose clamps. This has been the biggest issue with my particular car. The smaller coolant hoses deteriorate internally over time, and the factory spring clamps gradually lose tension, causing slow coolant leaks around the 70,000-100,000 mile range. After replacing the hoses and clamps, the cooling system has remained leak-free. Replaced the front passenger-side engine mount at 72,000 miles after discovering it was cracked. I installed an inexpensive aftermarket replacement, and it has held up without issue. Replaced the ignition coils twice. This seems to be a common issue on this generation, but it's an inexpensive and easy repair. I even keep spare coils and a 10mm wrench in the trunk. Preventative Maintenance Spark plugs Transmission fluid (2 services) Front brake pads and rotors (2 replacements) Coolant (2 flushes) PCV valve Crankshaft position sensor Tires (2 sets) The original rear drum brakes are still in good condition and have not needed replacement. Unfortunately, my car was also the target of an attempted theft because of the well-known Hyundai/Kia security issue. That experience alone knocks another star off my rating, as it was a preventable problem. Pros Inexpensive replacement parts Very easy to service and repair Excellent fuel economy (34-37 MPG average) Mostly straightforward maintenance required for long-term ownership Cons Small coolant hoses and factory spring clamps are prone to developing leaks with age. Ignition coils tend to fail more often than expected (roughly every 30,000-60,000 miles in my experience). Higher theft risk due to the lack of a factory engine immobilizer on certain models. I've seen several examples of this generation Elantra exceeding 400,000 miles in owner groups (mostly highway-driven, I'd assume), so the drivetrain is clearly capable of lasting. Based on my ownership experience, I believe this car can realistically reach 250,000-300,000+ miles with regular maintenance. How does it compare to a 2017 Corolla? I'd still give the edge to the Corolla for overall reliability. Many Corolla owners seem to reach similar mileage doing little more than oil changes, tires, and basic maintenance. The Elantra is still a solid, inexpensive car to own, but the coolant hose issues and Hyundai/Kia theft problem keep it from matching Toyota's reputation. If it weren't for those two issues, I'd consider this a very close second to the Corolla in its class.

I say this because this car practically falls apart beyond this point. I had engine replace at 100,000 miles. Next...at 130,000 miles, the turbo has failed, causing the catalytic converter to also fail. I can't speak for why the other parts of the car suck, but the engine has known defects that hyundai has "solved" by ceasing to use this configuration ever again. They had to replace a lot of the engines under warranty early on...and the new engines also tended to get replaced too. Go figure. There's a good reason why this car is a one-of-a-kind that didn't get any extra generational iterations - it's so bad that both Hyundai and the buyer both were at a loss compared to alternatives.

What a ride! smooth, sailing on the Hwy, great car for traveling. excellent on gas, lots of room, comfortable seats, great winter driving, a total awesome ride!

This has been the best car that I have ever owned. I enjoy driving my car!! I wish that it would last me the rest of my life.

Almost all Hyundai Elantras and Kias Sportage 2017 ( check all Years) and your vin number for Recalls to see if they are part of Class Action Lawsuits or Engine Recalls. They are known to burn a lot of oil. Oil must top up inbetween 5000 mile oil changes to be safe. The engines develope knocking noises. Most times their will not even be any warning lights. Vehicle will lose power god forbid if you are on a Highway with kids in your vehicle. The Lawsuits do not cover Peace of Mind for some strange reason. Hyundai and Kia share parts and problems.

I have had very few problems with my Elantra. I try to keep it maintained as good as I can. Oil changes between $4 and 6,000 mi air filter cabin filter usually every 6 months. I put a set of four tires on it 2 years ago. New battery 2 years ago brand new set of front brakes and rotors 3 months ago. I have 53,000 mi on it and couldn't ask for a better car. One thing I have noticed mine likes to be driven on the highways. The next thing that I'm going to do is a a cooling change in probably going to do a brake flush. I bought my car brand new. I'm one owner and it has been a very good car thank goodness!!!

We had rented the Elantra a few times over the years, so when it came time to get a replacement vehicle, it was my preferred choice. It was affordable, and had all of the amenities we wanted in a price range. Five years on, we haven't had any issues. We've taken it on road trips from California to Montana and back. Along with going up and down the state. It is a solid and reliable car.

Bought this car last year with 66000 miles with a warranty and it ended up burning oil extremely fast and needing a new engine that was not covered under warranty.