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Hyundai Elantra Gt: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2018 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2018 94 · 2025 87 · 2024 86 · 2015 85

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202587/100
Buy

21 complaints · 0 recalls

202486/100
Buy

52 complaints · 1 recalls

202364/100
Caution

90 complaints · 2 recalls · Park-it recall

202264/100
Caution

95 complaints · 5 recalls

202164/100
Caution

128 complaints · 6 recalls

202078/100
Buy

190 complaints · 0 recalls

201984/100
Buy

195 complaints · 0 recalls

201894/100
Buybest year

49 complaints · 1 recalls

201775/100
Buy

731 complaints · 0 recalls

201684/100
Buy

267 complaints · 1 recalls

201585/100
Buy

248 complaints · 0 recalls

201479/100
Buy

378 complaints · 0 recalls

201371/100
Buy

1,293 complaints · 0 recalls

201264/100
Caution

672 complaints · 4 recalls · Park-it recall

201164/100
Caution

459 complaints · 5 recalls · Park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2018?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2018 Hyundai Elantra Gt’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Gt head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Hyundai Elantra Gt as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.