The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has a high safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 274 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

274

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 274 owners have filed complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Elantra. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine81

02Unknown Or Other29

03Structure8

04Air Bags8

05Steering8

274 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy

25–35mpg combined

22-32city

29-40hwy

$1,950-$2,700/yr

Across 10 configurations, the 2018 Hyundai Elantra returns 25–35 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Elantra - Automatic (AM7)

35mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

32 city40 hwy~$1,950/yr8/10 Clean

Elantra SE - Automatic (S6)

33mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city38 hwy~$2,050/yr8/10 Clean

Elantra - Automatic (S6)

32mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean

Elantra - Automatic (AM7)

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Elantra - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city36 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Elantra GT - Automatic (AM7)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Elantra GT - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

Elantra GT - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Elantra - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$2,700/yr5/10 Average

Elantra GT - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Hyundai Elantra

34States

30%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

2,36512%

FLFlorida

2,00510%

CACalifornia

1,3817%

PAPennsylvania

1,2627%

GAGeorgia

1,1736%

DEDelaware

8745%

NYNew York

7814%

NJNew Jersey

6463%

OHOhio

5693%

MDMaryland

5553%

AZArizona

5553%

MOMissouri

5463%

DCWashington DC

5443%

NCNorth Carolina

5273%

ILIllinois

4542%

RIRhode Island

4432%

TNTennessee

4182%

WA348

OK323

NH280

IN268

AL241

OR212

CT204

WI198

UT191

VA172

MA166

CO150

LA144

SC140

NV135

MN121

MI108

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

Buying a 2018 Hyundai Elantra?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2018 Hyundai Elantra a good car to buy?

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 35 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $600 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Elantra?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, based on 274 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.