Hyundai Elantra GT Reliability Problems

Elantra GT owners have made 22 complaints over 8 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 8th in overall reliability out of 25 Hyundai models, with some engine and steering concerns.

The Most Common Elantra GT Problem

A list of some of the most common issues Elantra GT owners have to deal with.

  1. Panoramic Sunroof Explodes

    Hyundai refuses to acknowledge that their sunroofs have been exploding under normal driving conditions, but they’re offering plenty of coverage to owners if (or when) it happens thanks to a 2019 lawsuit settlement.

    Continue reading article "Panoramic Sunroof Explodes" An illustrated interior view of the panoramic sunroof.

  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

    Continue An illustrated interior view of the panoramic sunroof.

What Elantra GT Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Elantra GT Generations

Generations are groups of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways. The Elantra GT has 1 generation available in North American markets.

Elantra GT Key Numbers

  1. 22 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 43 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 1 recall campaign

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Elantra GT Class-Action Lawsuits

The Elantra GT has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Billy Glenn v. Hyundai Motor America et al

    1. Case Filed

      Plaintiff Billy Glenn filed the exploding sunroof lawsuit after the glass in his 2014 Santa Fe Sport exploded just months after purchasing the Hyundai. The sunroof was replaced, but Glenn claims the replacement sunroof also shattered and sent glass into the vehicle.

    Class Vehicles
    • Elantra GT
    • Santa Fe Sport
    • Sonata
    • Tucson
    • Veloster
    Location
    California

Recent Elantra GT News

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  1. Hyundai has proposed a settlement that would offer owners extended coverage in case their sunroofs explode.

    If approved, the settlement would double the existing sunroof warranty, reimburse certain previously-paid expenses, and even offer cash to those that decide to sell their car within the next 90 days.

    Hyundai still won’t admit the sunroof is defective, but they’re sure acting like it is.

    keep reading article "Hyundai Has Offered to Settle an Expoding Sunroof Lawsuit Settlement And It’s Good News for Owners"

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