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Hyundai Elantra vs. Honda Civic Reliability Comparisons

Hyundai Elantra Reliability vs. Honda Civic Reliability:
Hyundai Elantra Reliability vs. Honda Civic Reliability:

You won't find Hyundai Elantra or Honda Civic reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Hyundai Elantra and Honda Civic reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic have been recently.

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Hyundai Elantra Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Hyundai Elantra   19 Elantras, 5.5 months of data per Elantra, average 4400 miles

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2012 Honda Civic 68 Civics, 8.3 months of data per Civic, average 10600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.6
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Hyundai Elantra 43 Elantras, 9.3 months of data per Elantra, average 12100 miles9
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Honda Civic 26 Civics, 10.2 months of data per Civic, average 16900 miles9
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Hyundai Elantra 35 Elantras, 9.8 months of data per Elantra, average 22200 miles

Redesigned for this model year.24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Honda Civic 41 Civics, 9.3 months of data per Civic, average 25500 miles25
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Hyundai Elantra   24 Elantras, 9.0 months of data per Elantra, average 32700 miles

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2009 Honda Civic 64 Civics, 9.5 months of data per Civic, average 37400 miles22
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Hyundai Elantra 28 Elantras, 9.4 months of data per Elantra, average 38300 miles41
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid   12 Civic Hybrids, 6.3 months of data per Civic Hybrid, average 43100 miles

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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid   13 Civic Hybrids, 8.4 months of data per Civic Hybrid, average 58100 miles

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2008 Honda Civic 85 Civics, 9.4 months of data per Civic, average 52800 miles24
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Hyundai Elantra 38 Elantras, 10.9 months of data per Elantra, average 56300 miles

41
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Honda Civic Hybrid   13 Civic Hybrids, 9.8 months of data per Civic Hybrid, average 76300 miles

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2007 Hyundai Elantra   19 Elantras, 9.5 months of data per Elantra, average 66100 miles

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2007 Honda Civic 80 Civics, 8.4 months of data per Civic, average 68300 miles

27
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Hyundai Elantra   20 Elantras, 7.2 months of data per Elantra, average 69200 miles

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2006 Honda Civic 66 Civics, 9.5 months of data per Civic, average 80700 miles

Redesigned for this model year.35
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Honda Civic 33 Civics, 9.0 months of data per Civic, average 92900 miles41
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Hyundai Elantra 31 Elantras, 9.2 months of data per Elantra, average 96000 miles92
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Honda Civic 37 Civics, 8.5 months of data per Civic, average 109800 miles23
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Hyundai Elantra   15 Elantras, 8.6 months of data per Elantra, average 83500 miles

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2003 Hyundai Elantra   13 Elantras, 9.5 months of data per Elantra, average 99100 miles

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2003 Honda Civic 25 Civics, 9.2 months of data per Civic, average 116000 miles

73
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Honda Civic 45 Civics, 8.5 months of data per Civic, average 130400 miles47
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Hyundai Elantra   20 Elantras, 9.1 months of data per Elantra, average 129800 miles

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2001 Hyundai Elantra   10 Elantras, 6.8 months of data per Elantra, average 147700 miles

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2001 Honda Civic 31 Civics, 8.3 months of data per Civic, average 144700 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Might partly explain why the reported repair frequency is so much higher than for other model years. Tramission might be a common problem area.98
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Honda Civic 34 Civics, 8.1 months of data per Civic, average 118900 miles

39
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Honda Civic 26 Civics, 9.3 months of data per Civic, average 142800 miles

70
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1998 Honda Civic   16 Civics, 8.4 months of data per Civic, average 148400 miles

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1997 Honda Civic   12 Civics, 5.3 months of data per Civic, average 169000 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Hyundai Elantra

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What Our Members Are Saying about Hyundai Elantra Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Hyundai Elantra: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 With no spare, I'm not sure what will happen when I have a flat halfway between Barstow and Blythe.
2012 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car has not had to be repaired yet, and the warranty gives me great peace of mind.
2010 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The reputation of the Elentra provides an element of assurance
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Consumer Reports rated #1. 5 year BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY, 10 year WARRANTY,10 year WARRANTY,10 year WARRANTY,10 year WARRANTY,10 year WARRANTY,10 year WARRANTY
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Despite having some early production problems like any newly designed car, it has never had a major issue. It has never broken down on me or left me stranded.
2006 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Very few repairs.
2005 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Over 4 years and almost 28000 miles my Elantra has been exceptionally reliable. Other relatives who own Elantras like mine also report similar reliability. None of us have experienced any major issues in over 4 years of owning Elantras.
2005 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I have put 55,000 miles on this car in less than 3 years, and it has not given me any trouble.
2005 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Outstanding dependability.
2005 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I keep very good records of every car I have ever owned. The Elantra (this will be the third one I have owned) has performed the best. The net investment (excluding maintenance, and operational costs for fuel fluids, tires etc.) was $6,500.00. The car had 63,000 miles on it when I sold it for $7.000.00 within 5 days of listing it to a private party.
2004 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Apparently this generation is quite reliable
2003 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 only breakdown was replace clutch at over 100000 miles
2003 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Almost zero problems in four years of ownership
2003 4dr Sedan 135-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 I bought this car new in Nov, 2003 and still have it. Other than routine maintenance including 2 timing belt replacements (preventative) at 66K and 125K. Major problems: The radiator began leaking at 98K miles and was replaced. Also had to replace a power steering belt in 2009 at about 90K. One headlamp cover seal now needs to be replaced and the seal for the driver side window is loosening and needs replacing. Overall, a very good, reliable car. Just turned 135K. Highly recommended as a used car. I would buy another Elantra.
2002 4dr Hatch 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 simple engine layout
2002 4dr Hatch 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Never had any mechanical problems since I bought it at 83,000 miles. It now has 128,000 miles. The worst problem it has had was a leak of power steering fluid which was fixed for under $20.
2002 4dr Hatch 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Japanese reliability at American prices, how can you go wrong?
Reliability and Durability of the Hyundai Elantra: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very high rating, superb warranty, and the free rodaside assistance is great!
2010 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Repeated trips for TPMS repair, key fob frequently locks doors unexpetedly, and on several occassions activated horn alarm when not intended.
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Cheap interior materials, knobs and buttons wear prematurely

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