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Reliability Database
Hyundai

Elantra

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.0)
5 Generations
23 Engines Rated
8,085 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
10 recommended 5 caution 8 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2006 XD
3 engines
1,365 complaints 🔥 14 ☠ 3
2.0L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2007-2010 HD
3 engines
1,303 complaints 🔥 58 ☠ 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2011-2016 MD
5 engines
3,356 complaints 🔥 74 ☠ 2
1.8L ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2017-2020 AD
6 engines
1,543 complaints 🔥 22 ☠ 4
1.4L Turbo 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.0)
→
2021-2025 CN7
6 engines
518 complaints 🔥 2 ☠ 1
1.6L Turbo 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
→
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