2007 Hyundai Elantra
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra.
Recalls on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra
Exterior lighting: switch
THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
Service brakes: control unit/module
On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DETERMINES THE SEAT'S FORE AND AFT POSITION AND ALLOWS THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT…
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 267 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2007 Hyundai Elantra at a glance
- Trims
- GLSLimitedSE
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
About the HD
The 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra is the HD generation and represented a clear step up in build quality and refinement over the car it replaced. It is powered by a 2.0-liter Beta II four-cylinder paired with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, driving the front wheels. The body is a four-door sedan, joined for 2009 by the Elantra Touring, a five-door wagon that was a separate design imported from Europe.
This generation brought standard electronic stability control and a full complement of airbags relatively early for the segment, along with a notably spacious interior that the EPA classified as mid-size. Interior materials and noise isolation improved markedly over the XD. The MD generation that followed in 2011 brought dramatic styling changes and a new engine family.
For used buyers, the HD Elantra is a sensible and inexpensive used compact with few systemic faults. The 2.0-liter engine remains a timing belt design requiring scheduled service. The four-speed automatic is dated but durable. The Elantra Touring wagon is the more practical and increasingly sought-after variant. As with any car of this age and price, service history and corrosion are the deciding factors rather than any specific mechanical weakness.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners have filed 267 complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2007 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2007 Hyundai Elantra listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.