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Hyundai Elantra by year

The Elantra is a wagon sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and 1.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 85 recalls and 8,196 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1525351995200020052010201520201995: 21–22 MPG combined1996: 22–24 MPG combined1997: 22–24 MPG combined1998: 22–24 MPG combined1999: 22–24 MPG combined2000: 22–24 MPG combined2001: 25 MPG combined2002: 25 MPG combined2003: 25 MPG combined2004: 24–26 MPG combined2005: 24–26 MPG combined2006: 24–26 MPG combined2007: 27–28 MPG combined2008: 27–28 MPG combined2009: 26–28 MPG combined2010: 26–29 MPG combined2011: 26–32 MPG combined2012: 26–32 MPG combined2013: 30–32 MPG combined2014: 27–31 MPG combined2015: 27–31 MPG combined2016: 27–31 MPG combined2017: 25–35 MPG combined2018: 25–35 MPG combined2019: 25–35 MPG combined2020: 26–36 MPG combined36 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Elantra1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl21–221112
1996 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl22–243100
1997 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl22–243115
1998 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl22–24055
1999 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl22–242128
2000 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl22–241197
2001 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl256315
2002 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl256342
2003 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl255234
2004 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl24–265182
2005 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl24–264137
2006 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl24–261155
2007 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl27–286267
2008 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl27–287314
2009 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl26–284254
2010 Elantra2.0L 4-cyl26–293380
2011 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–325433
2012 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–324653
2013 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl30–3241,324
2014 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl27–312388
2015 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl27–313262
2016 Elantra1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl27–312293
2017 Elantra1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–354768
2018 Elantra1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–350283
2019 Elantra1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–351251
2020 Elantra1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26–363254

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Hyundai Elantra problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Elantra, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine1,545
  • Steering1,016
  • Air Bags904
  • Electrical System755
  • Unknown or Other598
  • Service Brakes420

Selling a Hyundai Elantra: questions

How much is a junk Hyundai Elantra worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Elantras with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Hyundai Elantras that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Elantra (1,324). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, steering and air bags.

Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most recalls?

The 2008 Elantra has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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