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2014 Hyundai Elantra Gt
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
378 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (43% of complaints, typically reported near 85k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#131 of 373Among the 2014 models with a matured record, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra Gt ranks #131, scoring higher than 64% of them. See the 2014 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 11%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2014 Hyundai Elantra Gt, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Brakes (83)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
43%161 complaints · typically near 85k mi · 9 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and the engine revved abnormally. There was no warni…”
Brakes
22%83 complaints · 7 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the…”
Electrical system
12%46 complaints · typically near 5k mi · 2 in the last 2 years
“Breaks lock my car after driving for about 30 minutes and traction control light comes on”
Airbags
8%31 complaints · typically near 18k mi · 4 in the last 2 years
“There is a light is always on and it says passenger airbag off”
Check it against this car’s mileage
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Read all 378 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 48 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Hyundai before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 85k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report brakes problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any brakes symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.