2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2017 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 | 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2017 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 761 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 171 | 156 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,500 mi | 46,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 286 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 111 |
| Structure | 0 | 132 |
| Steering | 3 | 71 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 27 |
| Power Train | 2 | 62 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 19 | 33 |
| Stalling | 18 | 121 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 96 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 49 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 30 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2017 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.