2009 Hyundai Elantra vs 2011 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 250 | 432 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 129 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 74,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 130 | 74 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 77 |
| Engine | 13 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 51 |
| Suspension | 2 | 66 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 28 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 23 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 46 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 11 |
| Stalling | 5 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 17 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra
2011 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.