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2014 Hyundai Elantra

Based on reports from 540 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
540
Crashes
58
Fires
20
Recalls
2
TSBs
140
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 540 complaints, 58 crashes, 20 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls dies while driving

17 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

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2

engine knocking

8 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

humming noise from wheels

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

157 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 54K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

108
0–30K
50
30–60K
58
60–90K
48
90–120K
26
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (108 reports) • Median: 54K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (157 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine157 (29%)
Brakes85 (16%)
Electrical45 (8%)
Other45 (8%)
Airbags32 (6%)
Steering28 (5%)
Speed Control26 (5%)
Fuel System24 (4%)

2014 Hyundai Elantra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, with 157 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 54K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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38
16
30
17
50
18
50
19
49
20
32
21
49
22
64
23
86
24
20
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

17V769000Jan 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.

23V651000Park OutsideApr 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Elantra is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2014 Hyundai Elantra vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

540

Class avg

215

2.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 540 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2014 Hyundai Elantra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Hyundai Elantra is related to the engine, with 157 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has 540 complaints, 58 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Hyundai Elantra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Elantra problems start?
Based on 303 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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