MSRP: $15,345 - $20,595
Invoice: $14,918 - $19,727
MPG: 28 City / 38 Hwy
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Hyundai Elantra Recalls & Reliability

Scorecard

Overall: 2012 Hyundai Elantra U.S. News Best Cars 8.8
Critics' Rating: 9.3
Performance: 8.4
Interior: 8.3
Safety: 9.4
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Pros & Cons

  • Outstanding fuel economy on all models
  • Good commuter car
  • Optional heated rear leather seats
  • Cheap interior materials

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Review Last Updated: 4/25/13

Recalls

There have been no safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

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Warranty

Hyundai covers all of its vehicles with one of the most comprehensive warranties on the market: a five-year/60,000-mile new vehicle warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and five years of unlimited roadside assistance.

Hyundai also offers a Trade-in Value Guarantee. Through this program, Hyundai determines what your car will be worth 24 to 48 months down the road. That’s the guaranteed value. If customers choose to purchase a new vehicle during this time frame and want to trade-in their old one, Hyundai will assess the old vehicle’s value, and one of two things will happen. If your Hyundai is worth less than the guaranteed value, you’ll receive the guaranteed value. However, if your Hyundai is worth more than the guaranteed value, you’ll receive the higher amount.

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