The Hyundai Elantra isn't exactly known for rugged durability, but it does have a surprising longevity. There are anecdotal accounts of Elantra models lasting for upwards of 300,000 miles, so that's certainly not out of the question. However, it's important to note that the Elantra, like other vehicles, is a product of its maintenance; the better You treat Your car, the better it will treat You. With proper care and maintenance, it's probably safe to assume that barring catastrophe, Your Elantra will last for upwards oF-150,000 miles. With preventative maintenance, top quality fluids, and nonaggressive driving, You're probably looking at close to 250,000. Add in a little luck to the previous, and You too could join the 300,000 mile club.
Michael Szymanski
August 13, 2020
I have 2012elantra with 264,500 miles doesn't leak a drop of oil and still runs like a top
Khalil Q.
October 13, 2020
I have a 2005 with about 94,700 miles on it. I had to get new breaks not too long ago. How long do you think it’ll last?
I have a 2006 Elantra still running, not currently used due to COVID-19: but in March 2020 I had over 394,000 km which is equal to 246,000 miles. I was driving over 6,000 km a month over the last year, or about 3750 miles a month...there's a driver's instructor driving a 2006 Elantra who has 800,000 km on it, which is over 500,000 miles...!
Roberta Rivas
March 25, 2021
Hi everyone, not to brag but Iam excited to see all of your elantras still surviving today. I have and am proud of my 2003 elantra with 365,517 original miles. Same engine no rebuild. I am proud of my classy beautiful lady. Her body needs work but she loves to live. Good luck everyone with your babies.
At 123,000 miles I'm told my 2012 has catastrophic engine failure. Failed to live up to expectations.
Sherry
December 6, 2020
My 2008 Elantra has 216,000 miles. Ive only had to replace the blower motor, the driver side window regulator, and alternator. Now I need motor mounts and shocks/struts. Those are expensive repairs but this car has been wonderful. It my 3rd Elantra. My son wants me to trade it in. I want to do the repairs and try for another 100,000 miles. Has anyone had there's for that many miles?
Keith J
November 11, 2020
On my second Elantra a 2014, Gave my 2008 to my son. Neither one has ever seen the inside of a Service Garage for anything but a oil change, in 2024 when warranty is off I will buy another. Best reliable auto ever made.
I have 59k on my 2018, 2.0 manual. I cant imagine this car not going 200k or more. It runs fantastic. Then again I baby it like nobodies business. Synthetic oil change every 4k.
Aaron B
July 9, 2020
I used to own a 2006 elantra and I never had engine issues. The brakes for me were the only problem, I traded it in at 210,000 for something newer it was still running well
I live in LA,Ca and my 01 Elantra has 143k+ miles. The engine is built like a tank. Im now having transmission issues. Its not the trans itself but a couple of sensors.
Kevin R
January 22, 2021
My 2013 Elantra is at 297,000. Replaced alternator & serpentine belt at 200K, replaced trans at 266K with replacement with 65K miles, fuel pump @ 285K. The secret? Maybe full synthetic oil every 7,500 mile. Very dependable. 1st Hyundai was a Sonata at 258K miles.
Abdulmalik
January 19, 2021
I have 2016 elantra have 170k kilometers no issues just noise inside the vehicle all good engine perfect changing oil every 3500k with filter also the transmission oil every 45k
Harold A.
April 9, 2020
Most suggest that the hyundai elantra will last at least until around 150,000 or longer. The powertrain of the vehicle is under warranty for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
Ian Webb
October 3, 2020
Traded at 250000k after drug addicts attempted to steal and damaged ignition, wonderful car, very powerful but economical. Thieves also damaged the automatic transmission selector
MCHyndaifan
January 6, 2021
Just bought 2013 Elantra for my daughter $3700. I didn't flinch or bargain on the fact of it's 200,525 miles. I previously owned a 2007 Sonata which had exactly 100,00 miles when I drowned it in a flash flood 18 months ago. Sad, I was going to pass it on to my daughter because knew it would last at least another 100,000 miles. I replaced the 2007 with a 2016 Sonata $15,000. Did this because I never had any problems with the other one having driven it for more than 12 years. I had experience and trust with Hyndai so buying the Elantra was a no brainer. All of the reporting here of Hyndai durability and longevity are amazing but don't surprise me. Just a good confirmation of what I already knew. My daughter is in love with her Elantra. A low maintenance car for a high maintenance girl!
Bryanna Tate
February 8, 2021
I have a 2014 Elantra & I bought it @ 64k miles in December 2017. I do Lyft & Uber and as of today, February 8, 2021, I’m at 193k miles. I’ll be taking it in for full service soon, but no complaints to say I drive so much. Plus I live in New Orleans & our roads are HORRIBLE (pot holes & uneven roads)
george
February 27, 2021
I have a 2006 elantra 175000 on it have to replace the cat
Brian
April 28, 2021
I have a 2012 elantra I bought at 7000mi with a salvage title. As of now in 2021 it's got 250,000mi and was almost totaled again in 2018. I've only done brakes, plugs (once at 125,000), and about 10 sets of tires. Drove highway over the mountains every day about 30,000mi a year. It needs rear shocks and maybe I should change the belt. :) Indestructible little car that's fun to drive too.
Sally B
August 6, 2020
I had a 2008 Hyundai Elantra trade it in with 254,000 miles. No problems. Got 2020
Mine currently has 171,000. And its been abused pretty heavily before I got it. Was told it had zero oil in it for a very brief time. Plan on giving it a heart transplant.
gale.
August 29, 2020
I have a 2009 elantra it has 285000 on it no problems replaced timing belt at 170000.
Sandra sloben
August 28, 2020
Red 4door Hyundai Elander hit by drunk driver got it on both ends got sandwiches and it still runs great !looks like he'll now im still waiting on them to fix it .there telling me it'sa toltal lost
George M
January 26, 2021
I have seen elantras that run all the way to 300,000KM on original engine and they ride perfectly fine not joking and i have a friend who owns a 2006 elantra with over 300.000km on the odometer and i own a 2006 elantra as well but i only have 160,000 on it and the car still looking brand new they are very strong cars and very reliable as well
Phori
February 4, 2021
2011 elantra, 450 000km and engine still smooth and quiet change every 7500km. 10 years now and planned on replacing with 2021 model, pity its not available in RSA, have to consider Mazda 3 now
WR18
February 12, 2021
I have a 2013 with about little over a 100k and its stills run like a new car. Maintenance checks regularly conducted. Purchased a 2012 Veloster for my son the now has 75k and we aren't looking to replace either vehicle.
Bob A
August 10, 2020
I have a hundred and eighty-one thousand miles on it it has a 5-speed and I beat it like a dog it won't break
Molly
June 18, 2021
2010 Elantra, got it used with only 17K miles in 2012. Had to have an engine replaced somewhere in the mid-late 20-teens but it was still under warranty, thank god. Now, in 2021, at 108K miles, it's just starting to have major issues, needing all brake silvers replaced, timing belt, spark plugs and other random things replaced. Hoping if I do these things now, it will get me another 2-3 years so I can save for a new car.
Eric
January 19, 2023
I’m at 262k on my 2013 Elantra never had any problems.
Tavares
January 25, 2023
I have a 2009 Hyundai ELANTRA with 340,000 miles on it. I am the only owner and bought it with only 10 miles on it originally. Love this car and will ride it til the wheels fall off. Proper maintenance is the key tbh. To put it in perspective it is 240,000 miles to the moon so we are on our way back to Earth. Hope we make it 😂
Nick
November 21, 2023
I've had a 2001, 2003, and currently a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. Have always taken excellent care of my cars, and the 2001 and 2003 exceeded 250,000 miles. I believe the 2003 is still running strong. My current 2005 is starting to burn a little bit of oil between oil changes but
Rahman
October 23, 2023
I HAVE 2022 elentra sel and I have already put 140k miles, am uber driver so far no issue
My 2008 Hyundai ELANTRA is at 239,000 right now!! Running good and strong but the body sounds little rough over bumps… and most everything is replaced.. Also all sudden now the shifter is locking up/can’t put it into park unless I use “shift release lock manually” .. Figuring that out as we speak.. Ughanyone have any suggestions?Will stay in drive or neutral
Bauker
May 16, 2023
I have just seen an elantra with 306000km on counter am just shock..
Had anyone had a 2013 heard of the engine failure for that year?? Looking to purchase a used Hundai elaborate or senata for my son who got totalled in our accord, and unfortunately insurance is not a good one.
Chris louis
April 25, 2023
I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra with 259,000 miles and still running great the motor .. Only problem is every bump I hit is a painful process.. The back end is so loud every bump goes into your soul is the only problem I have with car
I just purchased a2010 Elantra today, with 500840 miles on it, two hundred dollarsfor the car, a hundredfor a battery, and driving it everywhere. Seems tobe an awesomecar, excepta shimmy around75..
John
February 8, 2022
Ours didn’t last long
Steve
January 24, 2022
I have 220000 miles on 2009 elantra. Changed timing belts every 100000 replaced engine mounts service auto trans. Regularly. Car was driven all over the country by my son
JR
August 17, 2021
I have a 2009 Elantra. I had to replace the original battery last year in 2020. The a.c. Went at 9 years and the dealership did not do a great job fixing it. The thermostat had to be replaced this year, new steering column put in (under warranty) and this weekend, the serpentine belt broke. Mech. Said the alternator voltage is low. Not a bad car, I'd like to purchase a new car (not sure if I'll get another one) but it is a terrible time to buy a car right now (in 2021)...Car has 92,300 miles on it.
Marty
May 29, 2021
I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra bout new I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra bought new...now with 327,000 miles. It now has rust on the rear qt panel. It now needs a catalytic converter.....did AC work in the earlier years but it is the best vehicle for the money....it is still running smooth and the gas milage has never slipped from day one. Never dreamed I would have it this long.....hubby has been telling me to get another car for about 7 years....LOL
Jen
April 9, 2021
I have a 1999 five speed that is approaching 244k. Engine and trans are still going strong but I'm pretty much having to rebuild the suspension.
david
February 16, 2021
I have a 2017 Elentra SE, I bought it in March of 2019 with 63,000 miles on it. In 2 years I have put 50,000 miles on it absolutely no issues, a set of new tires, new brakes, and a battery, but that’s typical along with regular fluid changes. No ticks, leaks or anything i absolutely love my elentra
I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra 6 speed manual with just over 210,000 miles on it. Had some minor things done do it, but has been a solid car the whole time. Very low maintenance. Runs solid. No leaks.
Bazza
November 6, 2020
Just book a 3023 elaborate 188000ks is this good
Junior C.
October 8, 2020
I have my Elantra 08 Manual 5 speed 2.0L at 175,000.00 KM and still runs fine and I still get it’s top speed easily
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